# Power plug vs TipFox

The clearest difference is rating: TipFox at 5.0 against Power plug's 4.3. TipFox also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 29 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Power plug's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Power plug costs $1.99 and TipFox $2.99 up front. TipFox sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Power plug asks for nothing beyond the download.

TipFox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Power plug's written reviews are positive against 75% of TipFox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Power plug ships an update every 29 months, TipFox monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Power plug | TipFox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-plug/id1022372781/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipfox/id1459763913/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 2 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marco Tini](https://appshunter.io/developer/544232459) | [foXnoMad, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1130542082) |

## What reviewers say

### Power plug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/power-plug/id1022372781)

This app provides a comprehensive pocket guide to electrical outlets in over 200 countries. It includes information on voltage and frequency for each country, allowing travelers to easily find compatible chargers. Users can also share this information with friends.

**Highlights:** Electrical outlet information for 200+ countries, Voltage and frequency details, Offline access to information, Shareable outlet data, Travel-focused utility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TipFox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipfox/id1459763913)

This app provides a global guide to tipping customs for travelers. It offers quick overviews and detailed country-specific information on how much to tip for various services, including restaurants, bars, taxis, and hotel staff. Learn etiquette and best practices to tip appropriately while abroad.

**Highlights:** Global tipping customs at a glance, Detailed country-specific tipping guides, Information on various services (restaurants, taxis, hotels), Tipping etiquette and best practices, Offline functionality, User comment section for feedback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TipFox Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Power plug free?

Power plug costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TipFox free?

TipFox costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Power plug or TipFox?

TipFox is rated higher. Power plug averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TipFox averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Power plug or TipFox have ads?

Neither Power plug nor TipFox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Power plug or TipFox?

Power plug ships an update every 29 months, and TipFox monthly. Most recently, Power plug was updated on September 21, 2026 and TipFox on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*