# Founder Tools vs StartSmart by NexTax.AI

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: StartSmart by NexTax.AI at 14.0 against Founder Tools's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Founder Tools | StartSmart by NexTax.AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Idea LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736651957) | [Steven John Morello Jr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825150938) |

## What reviewers say

### Founder Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/founder-tools/id6705116658)

**In-app purchases:** none


### StartSmart by NexTax.AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startsmart-by-nextaxai/id6748315012)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Founder Tools free?

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

### Is StartSmart by NexTax.AI free?

StartSmart by NexTax.AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Founder Tools or StartSmart by NexTax.AI have ads?

Neither Founder Tools nor StartSmart by NexTax.AI shows ads.

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