# Cortex vs TapRec

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapRec at none against Cortex's 1. Cortex's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cortex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TapRec asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cortex | TapRec |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ippocode Technologies LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852421273) | [Seungyoung Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883480556) |

## What reviewers say

### Cortex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cortex-local-ai/id6757537386)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cortex Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


### TapRec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taprec/id6760253985)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cortex free?

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

### Is TapRec free?

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

### Do Cortex or TapRec have ads?

Neither Cortex nor TapRec shows ads.

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