# Metricool vs BLK CARDS

The clearest difference is rating: BLK CARDS at 5.0 against Metricool's 2.6. BLK CARDS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Metricool's advantage is ratings volume (117 vs 1) and chart position (#162 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Metricool sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $30.00 per month. BLK CARDS asks for nothing beyond the download.

BLK CARDS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metricool has 117 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Metricool ships an update every 2 weeks, BLK CARDS every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Metricool | BLK CARDS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metricool/id1072510529/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blk-cards/id6443552250/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#162** | — |
| Size | 150 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Metricool Software SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072510528) | [EmerTech Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542233235) |

## What reviewers say

### Metricool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metricool/id1072510529)

**Currently charting:** #162 Top Free · Social Networking, #172 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app helps you manage, plan, and optimize your social media and digital advertising efforts. Schedule posts, engage with your audience from a unified inbox, and analyze performance across multiple platforms. It also allows for the management of ad campaigns.

**Highlights:** Schedule posts across multiple platforms, Unified inbox for messages and comments, Manage digital ad campaigns, Track social media analytics, Generate custom reports, Visual content calendar

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Mobile 5 | $30.00 | per month |


### BLK CARDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blk-cards/id6443552250)

Easily record any URL to NFC cards or tags in seconds. Share links instantly with a single tap on NFC-enabled smartphones, eliminating the need for manual entry or contact saving. Manage multiple URLs for different situations with a unique list feature.

**Highlights:** Record URLs to NFC cards/tags, Instant URL opening on NFC-enabled phones, Share social media, contact, and NFT links, Create and manage unlimited URL lists, No signup or profile creation required, Personalize digital business cards

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Metricool free?

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

### Is BLK CARDS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Metricool or BLK CARDS?

BLK CARDS is rated higher. Metricool averages 2.6 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while BLK CARDS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Metricool or BLK CARDS have ads?

Neither Metricool nor BLK CARDS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Metricool or BLK CARDS?

Metricool ships an update every 2 weeks, and BLK CARDS every 10 days. Most recently, Metricool was updated on October 24, 2026 and BLK CARDS on October 15, 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.*