# APPICS vs GM10

The clearest difference is rating: GM10 at 4.7 against APPICS's 4.0. GM10 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). APPICS's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. APPICS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and GM10 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GM10 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of APPICS's written reviews are positive against 94% of GM10's.

APPICS ships an update every 3 weeks, GM10 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | APPICS | GM10 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appics/id1353860042/reviews) | **[4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gm10/id6444276022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews | **94.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [APPICS AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353860041) | [Matthew Billman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653539349) |

## What reviewers say

### APPICS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appics/id1353860042)

This app rewards users for their time and contributions to social media through a decentralized system. Share photos and short videos, engage with content through upvotes and comments, and earn tokens that can be exchanged or staked. The more active you are, the greater your influence and rewards.

**Highlights:** Decentralized contribution-reward-system, Earn APX tokens for content and upvotes, Share photos and short videos, Upvote and comment on content, In-app wallet for token management, Stake tokens to increase voting power

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| variable_229_99 | $229.99 | one-time |
| variable_239_99 | $239.99 | one-time |
| variable_249_99 | $249.99 | one-time |
| variable_399_99 | $399.99 | one-time |
| variable_499_99 | $499.99 | one-time |
| variable_599_99 | $599.99 | one-time |
| variable_699_99 | $699.99 | one-time |
| variable_799_99 | $799.99 | one-time |
| variable_899_99 | $899.99 | one-time |
| variable_999_99 | $999.99 | one-time |


### GM10

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gm10/id6444276022)

Connect with fellow trading card enthusiasts on a dedicated social platform. Discover news, engage with the community, buy, sell, and even run your own brand shop. Find local shows to bridge the generation gap in collecting.

**Highlights:** Community engagement and news, Find local trading card shows, User profiles with transaction history, Online buying and selling, In-app randomizer for breaks, Brand shops for selling merchandise

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium | $24.99 | per month |
| BLUE | $1.99 | one-time |
| RED | $3.99 | one-time |
| PURPLE | $7.99 | one-time |
| GOLD | $9.99 | one-time |
| BLACK | $14.99 | one-time |
| GEM | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APPICS free?

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

### Is GM10 free?

GM10 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, APPICS or GM10?

GM10 is rated higher. APPICS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while GM10 averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do APPICS or GM10 have ads?

Both APPICS and GM10 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, APPICS or GM10?

APPICS ships an update every 3 weeks, and GM10 weekly. Most recently, APPICS was updated on September 29, 2026 and GM10 on October 5, 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.*