# Search Ops vs Scripting

The clearest difference is price: Scripting at Free against Search Ops's $4.99. Scripting also leads on chart position (#125 vs unranked). Search Ops's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scripting is free to download; Search Ops costs $4.99 up front. Scripting sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Search Ops asks for nothing beyond the download.

Search Ops ships an update every 2 weeks, Scripting fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Search Ops | Scripting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **112** |
| Positive reviews | — | 98.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#125** |
| Size | 18 MB | 518 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan McCaffery](https://appshunter.io/developer/507873948) | [Shenzhen Yin Shi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1722020232) |

## What reviewers say

### Search Ops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-ops/id6453696339)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scripting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scripting/id6479691128)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Free · Developer Tools, #142 Top Grossing · Developer Tools (US App Store)

This app allows users to build and run custom scripts using TypeScript or JavaScript directly on their mobile devices. It provides access to native device APIs and allows for the creation of widgets, custom keyboards, and more. An integrated AI assistant can help run scripts and generate code.

**Highlights:** Build custom widgets and toggles, Access native iOS APIs, Design UI with TSX & SwiftUI, Integrated AI assistant for code generation, Advanced mobile code editor, Real-time script preview with CLI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Search Ops free?

Search Ops costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scripting free?

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

### Do Search Ops or Scripting have ads?

Neither Search Ops nor Scripting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Search Ops or Scripting?

Search Ops ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scripting fortnightly. Most recently, Search Ops was updated on October 7, 2026 and Scripting on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*