# The Searcher vs Sefira

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sefira at none against The Searcher's 10. The Searcher's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Searcher sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $25.49 per 6 months. Sefira asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Searcher | Sefira |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-searcher/id528540509/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Jellyfish Connect Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/373521339) | [Recep Altas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683020314) |

## What reviewers say

### The Searcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-searcher/id528540509)

This app delivers a monthly metal detecting magazine filled with expert articles, identification guides, and the latest discoveries. It offers in-app purchases for current and back issues, along with subscription options for continuous access to content.

**Highlights:** Latest discoveries and finds, Identification and valuations, Expert articles and tips, Field tests, Research and club news, Digital magazine subscription

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Searcher Auto-Renewable Subscriptions | $25.49 | per 6 months |
| The Searcher Auto-Renewable Subscriptions | $40.99 | per year |
| Mar-18 (id:452400) | $2.99 | one-time |
| August 2012 (id:377274) | $3.99 | one-time |
| October 2012 (id:375096) | $3.99 | one-time |
| January 2013 (id:368121) | $3.99 | one-time |
| February 2013 (id:370918) | $3.99 | one-time |
| April (id:376145) | $3.99 | one-time |
| March Issue (id:373306) | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Searcher 3 Back-Issue Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |


### Sefira

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sefira/id6745504098)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Searcher free?

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

### Is Sefira free?

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

### Do The Searcher or Sefira have ads?

Neither The Searcher nor Sefira shows ads.

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