# Bridgemate App vs iTHUMP/Toxic+

Bridgemate App and iTHUMP/Toxic+ both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 98% of iTHUMP/Toxic+'s written reviews are positive against 20% of Bridgemate App's. iTHUMP/Toxic+ also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Bridgemate App's advantage is price (Free vs $59.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Bridgemate App is free to download; iTHUMP/Toxic+ costs $59.99 up front. Bridgemate App sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and iTHUMP/Toxic+ sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Bridgemate App against 4.9 for iTHUMP/Toxic+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 113 and 40 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Bridgemate App's written reviews are positive against 98% of iTHUMP/Toxic+'s.

Bridgemate App ships an update every 4 months, iTHUMP/Toxic+ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bridgemate App | iTHUMP/Toxic+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $59.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridgemate-app/id1002875994/reviews) | **[4.9 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ithumptoxic-plus/id1256626606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **113** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bridgemate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1002875993) | [Ian Pidgeon](https://appshunter.io/developer/578230586) |

## What reviewers say

### Bridgemate App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bridgemate-app/id1002875994)

Enhance your bridge game experience by reviewing scores, rankings, and competitor results in real time. Analyze your play with interactive feedback and even enter scores directly through the app. This tool is designed for players participating in bridge games that utilize the Bridgemate scoring system.

**Highlights:** Real-time score and ranking review, Competitor score comparison, Interactive play analysis, Score entry via app, Guide card for events, Hand record and contract information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 year Bridgemate app usage | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2 year Bridgemate app usage | $8.99 | one-time |


### iTHUMP/Toxic+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ithumptoxic-plus/id1256626606)

This app offers two powerful tools for magicians and mentalists. It functions as a remote viewing device and a secret thumper, enabling discreet communication between devices. It also includes a versatile magic calculator for number forcing, book tests, and data lookups.

**Highlights:** Remote viewing device, Secret thumper for vibrations, Number forcing calculator, Book tests and data lookups, Customizable lists and backgrounds, Standalone functionality, Multi-device connectivity (Bluetooth/WiFi)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iTHUMP - Bluetooth Interface | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pitata TH IAP | $20.99 | one-time |
| iTHUMP - BT Remote Interface | $24.99 | one-time |
| iTHUMP - CUPP Interface | $49.99 | one-time |
| iThump - Prevision Interface | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bridgemate App free?

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

### Is iTHUMP/Toxic+ free?

iTHUMP/Toxic+ costs $59.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bridgemate App or iTHUMP/Toxic+?

iTHUMP/Toxic+ is rated higher. Bridgemate App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 113 ratings, while iTHUMP/Toxic+ averages 4.9 from 40 ratings.

### Do Bridgemate App or iTHUMP/Toxic+ have ads?

Neither Bridgemate App nor iTHUMP/Toxic+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bridgemate App or iTHUMP/Toxic+?

Bridgemate App ships an update every 4 months, and iTHUMP/Toxic+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bridgemate App was updated on September 25, 2026 and iTHUMP/Toxic+ on September 27, 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.*