SimpleTestTracker vs Search Ops
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SimpleTestTracker
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Manage your test cases and test results on multiple Apple devices (macOS, iOS) and keep data in sync: * Your data is saved on your device and your iCloud account only * Manage multiple products whichΒ - Individual categories, up two 2 levels with main and sub categories - Multiple product versions (test runs) per product - Multiple test destinations per product version * For test execution, add status and optionally notes * Extensive filter options for test plan and test execution With the pro version (in-app purchase) you get these additional features:: * Import and export test cases and results as CSV file, optionally include attachments * Auto-export data on startup as daily backup (optional) * Test statistics with filter for product, version and optionally destination * New test campaign wizard Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Search Ops
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Query ElasticSearch and OpenSearch databases * Free text strings, using compounds (AND/OR) and Date Ranges * View results as documents or in a table * Easily switch between hosts, indexes and filter on mapped data types Support ElasticSearch (v6.0 and above) and OpenSearch (v1.0 and above) * /_mapping * /_search * /_aliases Authentication: * Connection using a CloudID from Elastic.co or a direct host connection * Authenticate with Username/Password, Auth Token, API Token or API Key * Readonly access only. Requires a user with Viewer and Monitoring Role Privacy & Transparency: * Open Source business logic on Github * No tracking or analytics * Uses a local on device database (Realm) with encryption on Settings * Request Logs * Request Timeout * Max Document Size * Light / Dark Mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Search Ops at none against SimpleTestTracker's 1. Search Ops also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. SimpleTestTracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Search Ops asks for nothing beyond the download.
SimpleTestTracker ships an update every 2 months, Search Ops every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | SimpleTestTracker | Search Ops |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 16.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthias Santer | Ryan McCaffery |
In-app purchases
SimpleTestTracker
- Pro Version$12.99
Search Ops
No in-app purchases
Questions
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