Comparison

SimpleTestTracker vs Search Ops

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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/

About

Search Ops

Features
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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

Screenshots

SimpleTestTracker3 screens
Search Ops4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SimpleTestTracker at Free against Search Ops's $4.99. Search Ops's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

SimpleTestTracker is free to download; Search Ops costs $4.99 up front. SimpleTestTracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Search Ops asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleTestTracker ships an update every 2 months, Search Ops every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SimpleTestTracker versus Search Ops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleTestTrackerSearch Ops
PriceFree β€” better$4.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.416.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthias SanterRyan McCaffery

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SimpleTestTracker

One-time1
  • Pro Version$12.99
None

Search Ops

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimpleTestTracker free?
SimpleTestTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Search Ops free?
Search Ops costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimpleTestTracker or Search Ops have ads?
Neither SimpleTestTracker nor Search Ops shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimpleTestTracker or Search Ops?
SimpleTestTracker ships an update every 2 months, and Search Ops every 2 weeks. Most recently, SimpleTestTracker was updated on May 19, 2026 and Search Ops on October 7, 2026.

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