# Dev Star vs Gauges+

The clearest difference is price: Gauges+ at Free against Dev Star's $1.99. Dev Star's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Gauges+ is free to download; Dev Star costs $1.99 up front. Gauges+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Dev Star asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dev Star | Gauges+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Hotsource ESD](https://appshunter.io/developer/365499603) | [SMJ Jewellery (HK) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721196677) |

## What reviewers say

### Dev Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dev-star-dev-network-tools/id6469692746)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gauges+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gauges-plus/id6758338556)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dev Star free?

Dev Star costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gauges+ free?

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

### Do Dev Star or Gauges+ have ads?

Neither Dev Star nor Gauges+ shows ads.

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