Comparison

Bitcoin RateChange vs Bitcoin HQ

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

Head to head
About

Bitcoin RateChange

Features
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Stay up to date with the current Bitcoin exchange rate. In the exchange rate section, you can find out the value of bitcoin in major world currencies. In the charts section, you can track trends in the course change over different periods.

About

Bitcoin HQ

Features
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Bitcoin headquarters for long-term holders. Track, stack and hold with clarity. Most Bitcoin apps push you to trade more, check more, and stress more. Bitcoin HQ was built for the opposite. Your headquarters for long-term holding, portfolio tracking, strategy tools, and the mindset framework to stay consistent while everyone else reacts. No trading. No leverage. No noise. Just clarity. BUILT FOR TRUST No private keys No transactions No custody Bitcoin HQ never touches your Bitcoin, only the data you choose to add FREE FEATURES Live BTC price (USD and EUR) Bitcoin Journey Bar - track progress to 1 BTC and beyond Halving Countdown Network health (hashrate, difficulty, mempool) Bitcoin news feed Bitcoin-themed games BITCOIN HQ PRO (subscription required) Unlock the full toolkit with a 7-day free trial. Monthly or annual subscriptions available. Portfolio Tracking & Wallets (PRO) Track your total BTC across multiple wallets Current value, cost basis, and performance at a glance Full P&L breakdown per wallet (EUR and USD supported) Watch-only addresses - no keys required Performance and Insights (PRO) Portfolio value and P&L charts over time Holdings breakdown with average buy price and unrealised returns Snapshot tool to export and share your progress Strategy Tools (PRO) DCA Journal - log every buy and track your average cost DCA Simulator - model long-term stacking scenarios Target Planner - estimate time to reach 0.1, 0.5, or 1 BTC What If Calculator - see future value at any BTC price Mindset and Discipline (PRO) This is where Bitcoin HQ is different. Stress Test - see how your portfolio reacts to major drops Emotional Risk Check - measure your mindset during volatility Proof of Conviction - track days held and cycles survived Fear and Greed Index - understand market psychology Because in Bitcoin, your biggest risk is not the market, it is your decisions. Real-time price and MA alerts with push notifications (PRO) GAMES A growing collection of Bitcoin-themed games built into your HQ. Because even your downtime should be about Bitcoin. Built by a long-term holder, for long-term holders. No trading. No leverage. No noise. Just clarity. The app you open when you want to stay grounded, stick to your plan, and think long term. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Bitcoin HQ Pro is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription. New subscribers can start with a 7-day free trial. Subscription auto-renews until cancelled in Settings. Cancel anytime. Prices displayed in the app reflect your local currency and storefront. Download Bitcoin HQ. Stack sats. Stay the course. Terms of Use: https://www.bitcoinhq.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.bitcoinhq.app/privacy

Screenshots

Bitcoin RateChange3 screens
Bitcoin HQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bitcoin RateChange at none against Bitcoin HQ's 4. Bitcoin RateChange also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Bitcoin HQ's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Bitcoin HQ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Bitcoin RateChange asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Bitcoin RateChange versus Bitcoin HQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBitcoin RateChangeBitcoin HQ
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYurii SushkoLuke Antony Peter Natzyu Borg

In-app purchases

None

Bitcoin RateChange

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Bitcoin HQ

Subscriptions4
  • Bitcoin HQ Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Bitcoin HQ Pro7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Bitcoin HQ Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Bitcoin HQ Pro$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Bitcoin RateChange free?
Bitcoin RateChange is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bitcoin HQ free?
Bitcoin HQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bitcoin RateChange or Bitcoin HQ have ads?
Bitcoin RateChange shows ads; Bitcoin HQ does not.

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