Comparison

HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker vs Crypto Watcher

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker

Monitor cryptocurrencies and stocks with real-time charts, prices, and news from global exchanges. Features include customizable alerts, portfolio tracking, and filtered social media updates. Built for long-term investors.

Highlights
  • Real-time data from 240+ global exchanges
  • Customizable charts with indicators
  • Real-time news and filtered social posts
  • Price alerts and smart alert brackets
  • Unlimited watchlist and portfolio tracker
  • Auto-sync with ERC20 wallets
  • Crypto screener for trending coins
Features
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HODL is the crypto tracker for real-time prices, charts, news and your portfolio, with stocks in the same watchlist. New: Hermes, your own AI agent, in HODL Bots. HODL BOTS – YOUR AI AGENTS (HERMES) • Chat with Hermes about coins, stocks and markets; research answers come with tables and sources. • Hermes can update your watchlist, portfolio, transactions and price alerts for you. • Create your own bots, for example a daily market summary or a price watch. • Talk by voice or have answers read aloud. • Your own isolated Hermes workspace, with your normal HODL account. Hermes provides information, not investment advice. TRACK CRYPTO & STOCKS • Real-time prices for cryptocurrencies across many exchanges and for US stocks • Charts with adjustable time ranges, chart types and indicators • Portfolio tracker: holdings, transactions, value and performance • Coin and company profiles • Top gainers, losers and trending assets • Home screen widget NEWS, SOCIAL & RESEARCH • News for your coins and stocks • Social posts and trending discussions for each asset • Daily summaries of Wall Street research (Premium) PRICE ALERTS (3 FREE, UNLIMITED WITH PREMIUM) • Alerts for any price target or percentage change • Smart bracket alerts: HODL resets your alert targets above and below the price automatically PLANS • Free: watchlist and portfolio with up to 25 symbols, 3 price alerts, prices, charts, news, social posts and the widget • HODL Premium: unlimited symbols, unlimited price alerts with smart brackets, Wall Street research. USD 6.99 per month or USD 59.99 per year • HODL Bots: everything in Premium plus Hermes, your own AI agent. USD 29 per month or USD 239 per year Eligible new subscribers get a 7-day free trial. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS HODL Premium and HODL Bots are auto-renewable subscriptions with a monthly or yearly period. The prices above are US prices; your local price is shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase or at the end of the free trial. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Email us for help, questions or feedback: support@hodlfinance.com Privacy Policy: https://www.hodl.mobi/privacy.htm Terms of Use: https://www.hodl.mobi/terms.htm

About

Crypto Watcher

Monitor live cryptocurrency prices and track your portfolio with this lightweight app. Quickly view currency values and 24-hour percentage changes on the dashboard. Tap to see detailed charts and information for each coin.

Highlights
  • Add cryptocurrencies to watch list
  • View live prices and 24-hour percentage changes
  • Access detailed coin information and charts
  • No login required
  • Lightweight and simple interface
Features
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We created this simple and light-weight app to track our cryptocurrency trades and to stay up-to-date with others that we are interested in. It's for a quick glance at live prices. No login necessary. Features: 1) Add Currency from the most traded Cryptocurrency / Alt Coins and Tokens. 2) From the main screen (dashboard), see all the current traded values of the currency along with the percentage change over the last 24 hours. 3) Tap on the watch list to see the details and charts of the coin. Disclaimer: These cryptos mentioned in the app are recommendations and what we invested in for our portfolio, and with any investments, there are inherent risks. We are not liable for any lose, so please do your research and invest responsibly. Thank you and good luck.

Screenshots

HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker4 screens
Crypto Watcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker at 4.8 against Crypto Watcher's 3.7. HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 33%) and ratings volume (35K vs 11). Crypto Watcher's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Crypto Watcher sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker has 35K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker's written reviews are positive against 33% of Crypto Watcher's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker ships an update every 4 days, Crypto Watcher every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker versus Crypto Watcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHODL Bitcoin & Crypto TrackerCrypto Watcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (35K ratings) — better3.7 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings35K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.19.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHODL Media Inc.Arch Square

Customer experience

HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker

All ratings35,393 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews346 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative27.2%

Crypto Watcher

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral9.1%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes on open
  • Charts not loading
  • Transactions randomly disappearing from portfolio
  • Cost basis calculations incorrect
  • Portfolio percentages not matching list

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to change currency
  • More chart customization options
  • Sync with wallets and exchanges
  • Price alerts/notifications
  • Minimize bottom half of display

Crypto Watcher

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker

Subscriptions9
  • HODL Basic$4.991 Month
  • HODL Premium7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • HODL Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • HODL Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • HODL Premium7 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • HODL Pro Monthly7 Days trial$29.001 Month
  • HODL Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • HODL Premium7 Days trial$83.991 Year
  • HODL Pro Annual7 Days trial$299.001 Year
3 purchases

Crypto Watcher

One-time3
  • Pack of 100 CWC Coins$1.99
  • Pack of 200 CWC Coins$2.99
  • Pack of 500 CWC Coins$4.99

Questions

Is HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker free?
HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crypto Watcher free?
Crypto Watcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker or Crypto Watcher?
HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker is rated higher. HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35K ratings, while Crypto Watcher averages 3.7 from 11 ratings.
Do HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker or Crypto Watcher have ads?
HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker shows ads; Crypto Watcher does not.
Which is updated more often, HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker or Crypto Watcher?
HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker ships an update every 4 days, and Crypto Watcher every 3 days. Most recently, HODL Bitcoin & Crypto Tracker was updated on October 23, 2026 and Crypto Watcher on October 22, 2026.

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