# AncestryScan vs The Self Stack

The clearest difference is price: AncestryScan at Free against The Self Stack's $5.99. AncestryScan also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). The Self Stack's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

AncestryScan is free to download; The Self Stack costs $5.99 up front. AncestryScan sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The Self Stack asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | AncestryScan | The Self Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[3.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancestryscan-face-heritage/id6756631707/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **19** | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XYK LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861941308) | [Kari Sullivan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865565878) |

## What reviewers say

### AncestryScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ancestryscan-face-heritage/id6756631707)

This app uses AI to analyze your facial features and provide a detailed ancestry breakdown. Discover your regional heritage, compare results with family, and explore your unique genetic connections.

**Highlights:** AI facial feature analysis, Detailed ancestry composition, Interactive heritage map, Phenotype matching, Feature analysis breakdown, Personalized heritage story

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Scan Credit | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 Scan Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Scan Credits | $14.99 | one-time |


### The Self Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-self-stack/id6758219496)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AncestryScan free?

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

### Is The Self Stack free?

The Self Stack costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do AncestryScan or The Self Stack have ads?

Neither AncestryScan nor The Self Stack shows ads.

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