# Simulator X vs Prank Luck Scanner

The clearest difference is rating: Simulator X at 2.5 against Prank Luck Scanner's 1.0. Simulator X also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prank Luck Scanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simulator X asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simulator X holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simulator X has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simulator X ships an update every 20 months, Prank Luck Scanner every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simulator X | Prank Luck Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulator-x-ray-scanner-chest/id990527228/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prank-luck-scanner/id1243789561/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 20 months** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denis Ivanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/874250666) | [Brandon Stecklein](https://appshunter.io/developer/498894252) |

## What reviewers say

### Simulator X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simulator-x-ray-scanner-chest/id990527228)

This entertainment app simulates an X-ray of the chest for humorous purposes. It's a joke application designed to prank friends and family, providing random results safely. It is not a real scanner and does not emit radiation.

**Highlights:** Chest X-ray simulation, Joke and prank functionality, Safe and harmless, Random result generation, Entertainment purposes only

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Prank Luck Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prank-luck-scanner/id1243789561)

This novelty app simulates a fingerprint scan to provide a random horoscope. It's designed for entertainment and pranks, offering customization for scan speed, custom responses, and themes.

**Highlights:** Simulated fingerprint scan, Random horoscope generation, Customizable scan speed, Set custom responses, Multiple themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Luck Scanner Premium | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simulator X free?

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

### Is Prank Luck Scanner free?

Prank Luck Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Simulator X or Prank Luck Scanner?

Simulator X is rated higher. Simulator X averages 2.5 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Prank Luck Scanner averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Simulator X or Prank Luck Scanner have ads?

Prank Luck Scanner shows ads; Simulator X does not.

### Which is updated more often, Simulator X or Prank Luck Scanner?

Simulator X ships an update every 20 months, and Prank Luck Scanner every 21 months. Most recently, Simulator X was updated on October 24, 2026 and Prank Luck Scanner on October 16, 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.*