# TipScan vs Tip Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TipScan at none against Tip Tracker's 3. TipScan also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Tip Tracker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tip Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TipScan asks for nothing beyond the download.

TipScan ships an update every 2 months, Tip Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TipScan | Tip Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Size | 18 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Junhyuk Kang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178598496) | [Forge 9 Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795866761) |

## What reviewers say

### TipScan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipscan-server-tip-tracker/id6803723379)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tip Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tip-tracker-tillside/id6808592145)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tillside Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Tillside Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Tillside Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TipScan free?

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

### Is Tip Tracker free?

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

### Do TipScan or Tip Tracker have ads?

Neither TipScan nor Tip Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TipScan or Tip Tracker?

TipScan ships an update every 2 months, and Tip Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, TipScan was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tip Tracker on October 29, 2026.

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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.*
