# TrackerScan vs Before You Update

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TrackerScan at 16.6 against Before You Update's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TrackerScan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Before You Update sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrackerScan | Before You Update |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackerscan-detect-trackers/id6753617243/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **172** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 29 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Leon Boettger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537384790) | [3rd Prints LLC (Company/Organization)](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792811235) |

## What reviewers say

### TrackerScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackerscan-detect-trackers/id6753617243)

Actively search for and locate hidden Bluetooth trackers that your phone might not automatically detect. Get approximate distance information and play sounds on some trackers to help pinpoint their location, enhancing your privacy.

**Highlights:** Detects various Bluetooth trackers, Provides approximate distance to trackers, Plays sound on supported trackers, Extends privacy protection beyond native warnings, Keeps all data on device

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TrackerScan+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TrackerScan+ Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| TrackerScan+ Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


### Before You Update

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/before-you-update/id6792811113)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Founder Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrackerScan free?

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

### Is Before You Update free?

Before You Update is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TrackerScan or Before You Update have ads?

Neither TrackerScan nor Before You Update shows ads.

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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.*