# 12 vs LISPO

The clearest difference is update cadence: LISPO at every 2 weeks against 12's every 39 months. 12's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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.

12 ships an update every 39 months, LISPO every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 12 | LISPO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Size | 17 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tamae Nomoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573941441) | [株式会社storage](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564019094) |

## What reviewers say

### 12

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12-official/id1573941439)

**In-app purchases:** none


### LISPO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lispo/id6476593024)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 12 free?

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

### Is LISPO free?

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

### Do 12 or LISPO have ads?

Neither 12 nor LISPO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 12 or LISPO?

12 ships an update every 39 months, and LISPO every 2 weeks. Most recently, 12 was updated on October 27, 2026 and LISPO on October 14, 2026.

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