# XB Deals vs PatchRadar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PatchRadar at none against XB Deals's 13. PatchRadar also leads on ads (none vs shown). XB Deals's advantage is ratings volume (5.1K vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XB Deals sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. PatchRadar asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for XB Deals against 4.8 for PatchRadar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XB Deals has 5.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XB Deals | PatchRadar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xb-deals/id1210752819/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchradar/id6737758203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [IRONPAW](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076314982) | [PatchRadar GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777765076) |

## What reviewers say

### XB Deals

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xb-deals/id1210752819)

Track prices for Xbox games and add-ons in the Microsoft Store with instant notifications for price drops. Access comprehensive game details, including price history, reviews, and release dates. Compare prices across different marketplaces and regions to find the best deals.

**Highlights:** Xbox game and add-on price tracking, Instant price drop notifications, Detailed game information (history, reviews, screenshots), Price comparison across marketplaces, Set desired price alerts, Multi-region price tracking

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Subscription | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $23.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile access to deals
- 💡 Useful price tracking and notifications
- 👍 Helpful for finding discounted games
- 🚀 Accurate deal information
- 👍 Good for Xbox gamers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads and subscription prompts too frequent
- 🐛 Inconsistent or missing game listings
- 🐛 Unreliable search and filtering
- 🐛 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes reported

**Reported bugs**

- Search function not working properly
- Subscription issues and lost premium access
- Frequent app crashes and data loading failures

**Requested features**

- Add support for Xbox 360 and other consoles
- Ability to hide owned/GamePass games
- Improved search and filtering options
- Offer one-time purchase option instead of subscription


### PatchRadar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchradar/id6737758203)

Stay informed about the software and games you care about. Receive instant notifications for updates, patch notes, and sales. Discover new products tailored to your interests and request additions to the platform.

**Highlights:** Track favorite games and software, Instant update notifications, Discover new products, Request new product additions, Stay updated on sales and patch notes

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XB Deals free?

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

### Is PatchRadar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, XB Deals or PatchRadar?

PatchRadar is rated higher. XB Deals averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.1K ratings, while PatchRadar averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do XB Deals or PatchRadar have ads?

XB Deals shows ads; PatchRadar does not.

### Which is updated more often, XB Deals or PatchRadar?

XB Deals ships an update every 3 weeks, and PatchRadar every 3 weeks. Most recently, XB Deals was updated on September 25, 2026 and PatchRadar on September 11, 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.*