# GL vs CV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GL at none against CV's 2. GL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CV sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GL | CV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Size | 39 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GL Technologies (HK) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490828301) | [Ibrahim Geyik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839694036) |

## What reviewers say

### GL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gl-s20-tool/id6499392074)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cv-creatorfit/id6754613415)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 CV Export Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 CV Export Credits | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GL free?

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

### Is CV free?

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

### Do GL or CV have ads?

CV shows ads; GL does not.

### Which is updated more often, GL or CV?

GL ships an update every 4 months, and CV every 4 months. Most recently, GL was updated on October 27, 2026 and CV on October 30, 2026.

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