# Ripple vs 探盒：PingBox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 探盒：PingBox at none against Ripple's 1. 探盒：PingBox also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Ripple's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ripple sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 探盒：PingBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ripple | 探盒：PingBox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Size | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [程辉 赖](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746728150) | [阳志 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794155446) |

## What reviewers say

### Ripple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ripple-message-widget/id6762260521)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ripple Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### 探盒：PingBox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pingbox/id6805423067)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ripple free?

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

### Is 探盒：PingBox free?

探盒：PingBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Ripple or 探盒：PingBox have ads?

探盒：PingBox shows ads; Ripple does not.

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