# Embark vs Coaster

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Embark at none against Coaster's 1. Embark also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coaster sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Embark asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Embark | Coaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Size | 37 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gridnet S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289208608) | [Michael Mathieu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451289797) |

## What reviewers say

### Embark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embark/id1437432340)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Coaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coaster-coast-watcher/id6642650729)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Embark free?

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

### Is Coaster free?

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

### Do Embark or Coaster have ads?

Coaster shows ads; Embark does not.

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