# ScreenView vs Protest

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScreenView at none against Protest's 2. ScreenView also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.8.3). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per year. ScreenView asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScreenView ships an update every 5 months, Protest every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScreenView | Protest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Size | 30 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.8.3 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sailmon BV](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082768941) | [Michaela Schmidleitner](https://appshunter.io/developer/624525376) |

## What reviewers say

### ScreenView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenview/id1185302238)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Protest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protest/id1452330194)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Protest PRO | $10.99 | per year |
| Protest PRO+ | $22.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScreenView free?

ScreenView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Protest free?

Protest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ScreenView or Protest have ads?

Protest shows ads; ScreenView does not.

### Which is updated more often, ScreenView or Protest?

ScreenView ships an update every 5 months, and Protest every 2 months. Most recently, ScreenView was updated on September 30, 2026 and Protest on September 30, 2026.

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