Comparison

V vs Protocol Tracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

V

Features
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This app is designed for users who want to create and share business cards seamlessly, with additional support for document sharing. It currently supports free accounts only, with the option to unlock additional features using a tested license key (no payment required). Free Accounts Users can sign up for a free account using their email address. Free users are allowed to: Create and share one business card Upload and share one document Scan unlimited business cards and documents Tested License Key Feature Users can request a tested license key within the app to unlock extra capabilities: Create more business cards Upload more documents Enjoy increased storage Minor design improvements for a better user experience Upcoming Features We are actively working on new features, including the ability to upgrade to a paid license through Apple’s In-App Purchase system. These features are not currently available in the app. Account Deletion Policy You may delete your account at any time via Account Settings > Delete Account. A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email address to complete the process.

About

Protocol Tracker

Features
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Protocol Tracker is a compressed version of Emacs Org Mode and Bullet Journalling workflows. It stores all user data on the device, making using this app lightning fast and internet-free. It is intended to eliminate the burden of making todo lists and the annoyance of the limited features of other popular iOS task and habit trackers. It also combines into one platform unique tasks and repeating habits, making it the only app you need to use to access all of your to-do information. With detailed habit data storage, this app is perfect for tracking calories, workouts, complex procedures, health protocols, and more.

Screenshots

V4 screens
Protocol Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: V at 3 against Protocol Tracker's 1. V also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V ships an update every 3 weeks, Protocol Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
V versus Protocol Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVProtocol Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better26
Further details β€” not scored
Size48 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaing Ko KoFinnian Murphy

In-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

None

Protocol Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Protocol Tracker free?
Protocol Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do V or Protocol Tracker have ads?
Neither V nor Protocol Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V or Protocol Tracker?
V ships an update every 3 weeks, and Protocol Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, V was updated on October 7, 2026 and Protocol Tracker on October 10, 2026.

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