# Market Scope+ vs polaHelp

The clearest difference is price: Market Scope+ at Free against polaHelp's $9.99. Market Scope+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). polaHelp's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Market Scope+ is free to download; polaHelp costs $9.99 up front. polaHelp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Market Scope+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Market Scope+ | polaHelp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/market-scope-plus/id1642558540/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Market Scope Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642558542) | [Andras Balint](https://appshunter.io/developer/630385311) |

## What reviewers say

### Market Scope+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/market-scope-plus/id1642558540)

Connect with over 500 ophthalmic companies and 2,000 eye care practices globally. Share your expertise through surveys and access market research reports. Stay updated on industry news and participate in polls.

**Highlights:** Connect with eye care providers and companies, Participate in syndicated and sponsored surveys, Access practice benchmark reports, License market reports and data subscriptions, Read ophthalmic news, Participate in weekly polls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### polaHelp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polahelp/id6755364979)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| polaHelpPro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Market Scope+ free?

Market Scope+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is polaHelp free?

polaHelp costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Market Scope+ or polaHelp have ads?

Market Scope+ shows ads; polaHelp does not.

### Which is updated more often, Market Scope+ or polaHelp?

Market Scope+ ships an update every 6 weeks, and polaHelp every 6 weeks. Most recently, Market Scope+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and polaHelp on October 20, 2026.

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