# Over 40 vs RYOBI

The clearest difference is price: RYOBI at Free against Over 40's $1.99. RYOBI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (13K vs 27). Over 40's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 16.0). On rating, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

RYOBI is free to download; Over 40 costs $1.99 up front. Over 40 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RYOBI asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Over 40 against 4.7 for RYOBI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RYOBI has 13K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Over 40's written reviews are positive against 30% of RYOBI's.

Over 40 ships an update every 3 months, RYOBI every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Over 40 | RYOBI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/over-40/id381663967/reviews) | **[4.7 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryobi/id6504251252/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 29.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TLA Investments LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/305406557) | [One World Technologies, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/915404170) |

## What reviewers say

### Over 40

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/over-40/id381663967)

This app combines a powerful magnifying glass with a bright flashlight and a handy tip calculator. Easily read menus in dim lighting, find lost items in your car, or use the vanity mirror feature. Magnification ranges from 1x to 20x.

**Highlights:** Magnifying glass (1x-20x), Flashlight, Tip calculator, Freeze Frame feature, Vanity mirror

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Disable Ads Forever" feature | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful magnifier and flashlight
- 🚀 Works great for reading small print
- 💡 Convenient to have on phone
- 👍 Adjustable magnification
- 👍 Helpful for over 40 users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 💰 Ads even after paying for app
- 🔍 Grainy or blurry magnification
- 📱 Limited functionality on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Settings page causes app to freeze
- Flashlight turns off after 1 minute

**Requested features**

- Add photo capture option
- Improve magnification quality
- Provide better settings controls
- Extend flashlight duration


### RYOBI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ryobi/id6504251252)

Manage, monitor, and maximize your tools with this app. Register new purchases, track connected tools, and explore the product catalog. Access manuals, warranty information, and find nearby retailers.

**Highlights:** Product registration with OCR and barcode scanning, Monitor and manage connected tools, View tool status and metrics, Access product manuals and resources, Explore product catalog and details, Find nearest retailer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy registration process
- 👍 Useful app features
- 💡 Helpful for managing Bluetooth devices
- 🚀 Quick and easy tool registration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login/authentication issues
- 🐛 Receipt/registration problems
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 👎 Poor user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to get past login screen
- Failure to complete receipt uploads
- Incorrect product registration

**Requested features**

- Ability to delete registered products
- Support for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Over 40 free?

Over 40 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is RYOBI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Over 40 or RYOBI?

RYOBI is rated higher. Over 40 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while RYOBI averages 4.7 from 13K ratings.

### Do Over 40 or RYOBI have ads?

Neither Over 40 nor RYOBI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Over 40 or RYOBI?

Over 40 ships an update every 3 months, and RYOBI every 4 weeks. Most recently, Over 40 was updated on November 1, 2026 and RYOBI on November 5, 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.*