# JSmartApp vs MVCLP

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MVCLP at none against JSmartApp's 3. MVCLP also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). JSmartApp's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JSmartApp sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MVCLP asks for nothing beyond the download.

JSmartApp ships an update every 7 months, MVCLP every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JSmartApp | MVCLP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Size | 7 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Julian Werfel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550842863) | [Minnesota Valley Cooperative Light and Power Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/1666699689) |

## What reviewers say

### JSmartApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jsmartapp/id1643991300)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### MVCLP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mvclp/id1666699687)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JSmartApp free?

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

### Is MVCLP free?

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

### Do JSmartApp or MVCLP have ads?

Neither JSmartApp nor MVCLP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JSmartApp or MVCLP?

JSmartApp ships an update every 7 months, and MVCLP every 2 months. Most recently, JSmartApp was updated on September 11, 2026 and MVCLP on September 16, 2026.

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