# ScanScribe vs Hourglass

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hourglass at none against ScanScribe's 1. ScanScribe's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanScribe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hourglass asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanScribe | Hourglass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Size | 19 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STOBI, s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694552852) | [kenji abe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461779902) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanScribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanscribe/id6450716323)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScanScribe Premium | $5.99 | one-time |


### Hourglass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hourglass-physics-simulation/id6670490622)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanScribe free?

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

### Is Hourglass free?

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

### Do ScanScribe or Hourglass have ads?

Hourglass shows ads; ScanScribe does not.

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