# DTC vs validated.now

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DTC at 15.6 against validated.now's 26.0. 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DTC | validated.now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zikasha Consultancy LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791303362) | [TLD PARTNERS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895791805) |

## What reviewers say

### DTC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dtc-diamond-trade-centre/id1670126505)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### validated.now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/validatednow/id6796545758)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DTC free?

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

### Is validated.now free?

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

### Do DTC or validated.now have ads?

Neither DTC nor validated.now shows ads.

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