# Computeractive vs DeterAlert

The clearest difference is device support: Computeractive at 2 against DeterAlert's —. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Computeractive sells 47 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months and DeterAlert sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Computeractive ships an update every 16 months, DeterAlert every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and May 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Computeractive | DeterAlert |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/computeractive/id631329420/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | **Every 16 months** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Future plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265) | [Deteralert Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/640058686) |

## What reviewers say

### Computeractive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/computeractive/id631329420)

Your friendly guide to PCs, gadgets, and the web. Get regular news updates, project ideas, and expert advice on popular reader queries, anti-virus software, and consumer rights. Learn to get the most out of your computer with clear, plain English explanations.

**Highlights:** News updates, Project ideas, Help and advice, Anti-virus software articles, Consumer rights features, PC and gadget guides

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

**In-app purchases (47)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $16.49 | per 6 months |
| 12 Month Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Issue 414 of Computeractive Replica App | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue 405 of Computeractive Replica App | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue 396 of Computeractive Replica App | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue 394 of Computeractive Replica App | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue 479 of Computeractive Replica App | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue 477 of Computeractive Replica App | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 670 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 672 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 673 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 674 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 675 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 678 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 679 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 683 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue 740 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue 739 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue 735 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Issue 734 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 726 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 722 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 723 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 720 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 718 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 716 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 712 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 710 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 709 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 708 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 707 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 706 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 705 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 704 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 695 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 692 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 693 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 691 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 690 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 689 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 688 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 687 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 684 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 686 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Active Issue 685 | $1.99 | one-time |


### DeterAlert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deteralert/id1579081124)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 3AlertPack | $2.99 | one-time |
| DeterAlert 10 Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10AlertPack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Computeractive free?

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

### Is DeterAlert free?

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

### Which is updated more often, Computeractive or DeterAlert?

Computeractive ships an update every 16 months, and DeterAlert every 20 months. Most recently, Computeractive was updated on September 19, 2026 and DeterAlert on May 18, 2026.

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