# AL BOSS vs Scan Tip

The clearest difference is rating: Scan Tip at 5.0 against AL BOSS's 2.9. Scan Tip also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). AL BOSS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (34 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scan Tip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AL BOSS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scan Tip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AL BOSS has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AL BOSS ships an update every 3 months, Scan Tip fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AL BOSS | Scan Tip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/al-boss/id1551248833/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-tip-receipt-scanner/id6741721331/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **34** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 93 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindfire Consulting Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/989682665) | [Chirag Narendra Kular](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792669286) |

## What reviewers say

### AL BOSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/al-boss/id1551248833)

Find alcoholic beverages available in Alabama ABC stores. Search by product, category, or store, and save favorites. Get directions to stores and stay updated on events.

**Highlights:** Product search by category, name, price, and size, Check product availability by store, Save favorite products and stores, Create private product notes, Get directions to ABC stores, View news and upcoming events

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scan Tip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-tip-receipt-scanner/id6741721331)

Effortlessly calculate tips with this intuitive tool. Quickly determine the correct amount to leave based on your bill and desired percentage. Perfect for diners and service industry professionals.

**Highlights:** Easy tip calculation, Intuitive interface, Bill splitting, Customizable tip percentages, Fast results

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scan Tip Pro Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Scan Tip Pro Annual | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AL BOSS free?

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

### Is Scan Tip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AL BOSS or Scan Tip?

Scan Tip is rated higher. AL BOSS averages 2.9 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Scan Tip averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AL BOSS or Scan Tip have ads?

Neither AL BOSS nor Scan Tip shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AL BOSS or Scan Tip?

AL BOSS ships an update every 3 months, and Scan Tip fortnightly. Most recently, AL BOSS was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scan Tip on October 2, 2026.

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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.*