# The Dr vs The Plug

The Dr and The Plug are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. The Dr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $200.00 per month and The Plug sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $299.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Dr ships an update monthly, The Plug every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Dr | The Plug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Size | 50 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Grant Tighe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705089676) | [Ashley Gurnhill](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778316806) |

## What reviewers say

### The Dr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-dr/id6463820604)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Online Coaching | $200.00 | per month |


### The Plug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-plug/id6778316804)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $299.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Dr free?

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

### Is The Plug free?

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

### Do The Dr or The Plug have ads?

Neither The Dr nor The Plug shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Dr or The Plug?

The Dr ships an update monthly, and The Plug every 2 months. Most recently, The Dr was updated on September 20, 2026 and The Plug on September 17, 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.*