# Video VectorScope vs Robot72

The clearest difference is price: Robot72 at Free against Video VectorScope's $3.99. Video VectorScope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence there is nothing between them.

Robot72 is free to download; Video VectorScope costs $3.99 up front. Robot72 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Video VectorScope asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video VectorScope | Robot72 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot72-sstv-decoder/id6764195382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **12** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bump To The Head Production, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494621429) | [晨阳 段](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791560858) |

## What reviewers say

### Video VectorScope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-vectorscope/id6753350678)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Robot72

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot72-sstv-decoder/id6764195382)

Decode amateur radio SSTV transmissions into images or encode your own photos as audio. This app offers a wide range of SSTV modes and runs entirely on your device for privacy.

**Highlights:** Auto-detect SSTV modes, Decode live audio or WAV files, Encode photos to SSTV audio, Extensive SSTV mode support, Decoding history with thumbnails, Save and share decoded images

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Robot72 Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video VectorScope free?

Video VectorScope costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Robot72 free?

Robot72 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Video VectorScope or Robot72 have ads?

Robot72 shows ads; Video VectorScope does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video VectorScope or Robot72?

Video VectorScope ships an update monthly, and Robot72 monthly. Most recently, Video VectorScope was updated on October 24, 2026 and Robot72 on October 25, 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.*