# SAR Tools vs MyCG

The clearest difference is rating: SAR Tools at 5.0 against MyCG's 1.2. SAR Tools also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.2). MyCG's advantage is ratings volume (446 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SAR Tools holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyCG has 446 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SAR Tools | MyCG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sar-tools/id1440394256/reviews)** | [1.2 (446 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycg/id1548947894/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **446** |
| Positive reviews | — | 5.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 47 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue](https://appshunter.io/developer/634554635) | [U.S. Coast Guard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435197546) |

## What reviewers say

### SAR Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sar-tools/id1440394256)

This app provides essential calculators and timers for marine search and rescue missions. It features tools for sector and expanding square searches, speed-distance-time calculations, and latitude/longitude lookups. The app also includes a search log and night mode for enhanced usability.

**Highlights:** Sector Search Timer and Calculator, Expanding Square Search Timer and Calculator, Speed, Distance, Time Calculator, Find Lat/Long functionality, Search Log with email export, Night Mode, Vibrate alerts for turns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MyCG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycg/id1548947894)

Stay informed about the United States Coast Guard with instant updates, the latest news, and an easy-to-use directory. Access information about upcoming events and more, all in one place.

**Highlights:** Instant notifications, Latest USCG news, Contact directory, Event updates

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 🎧 Useful for listening to podcasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗓️ Outdated information
- 🔗 Broken links
- 🤔 Misleading feedback articles
- 🚫 Removed features (beard poll)
- 💤 Lack of updates and relevance

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate unit information
- Glitchy and non-functional

**Requested features**

- Bring back beards poll
- Add rum rations
- Improve communication and transparency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SAR Tools free?

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

### Is MyCG free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SAR Tools or MyCG?

SAR Tools is rated higher. SAR Tools averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MyCG averages 1.2 from 446 ratings.

### Do SAR Tools or MyCG have ads?

Neither SAR Tools nor MyCG shows ads.

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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.*