# iSHORT vs xCluster

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iSHORT at 9.0 against xCluster's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iSHORT | xCluster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcluster/id1644543785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 10 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/355542146) | [Peter Bourget](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644543787) |

## What reviewers say

### iSHORT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishort/id1489223302)

**In-app purchases:** none


### xCluster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcluster/id1644543785)

Visualize DX cluster activity on a world map and in a list. Filter spots by call sign or band, and set custom alerts for specific stations or countries. Integrates with popular DX services and provides call parsing for location data.

**Highlights:** Display DX spots on map and list, Filter by band and call sign, Set custom alerts, Integrates with DXSummit and PSK Reporter, Built-in call parser, Zoom and pan map

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSHORT free?

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

### Is xCluster free?

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

### Do iSHORT or xCluster have ads?

Neither iSHORT nor xCluster 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.*