# Brief vs Jo4

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brief at none against Jo4's 2. Jo4's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jo4 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Brief asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Brief | Jo4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Ensign](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864635971) | [Rathnas LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531036568) |

## What reviewers say

### Brief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brief-quickly-capture-links/id6757131162)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jo4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jo4/id6758810209)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jo4 Pro | $17.99 | per month |
| Jo4 Pro+ | $139.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Brief free?

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

### Is Jo4 free?

Jo4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Brief or Jo4 have ads?

Neither Brief nor Jo4 shows ads.

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