# Search Scanner vs ToughSync

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Search Scanner at none against ToughSync's 1. ToughSync's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ToughSync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Search Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Search Scanner | ToughSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Size | 30 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Maarten Meijer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528367174) | [Enfold Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532078799) |

## What reviewers say

### Search Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-scanner/id1531194983)

**In-app purchases:** none


### ToughSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toughsync/id1596366653)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| enable premium features | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Search Scanner free?

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

### Is ToughSync free?

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

### Do Search Scanner or ToughSync have ads?

Search Scanner shows ads; ToughSync does not.

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