# Trade Hounds vs BashMaps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trade Hounds at none against BashMaps's 2. Trade Hounds also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (320 vs 54). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BashMaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Trade Hounds asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Trade Hounds against 4.2 for BashMaps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trade Hounds has 320 ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Trade Hounds's written reviews are positive against 73% of BashMaps's.

Trade Hounds ships an update every 3 weeks, BashMaps every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trade Hounds | BashMaps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trade-hounds/id1438568937/reviews) | [4.2 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bashmaps/id6468835366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **320** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 73.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Material Management Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416673196) | [BashMaps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710621107) |

## What reviewers say

### Trade Hounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trade-hounds/id1438568937)

This app connects skilled tradespeople, offering a platform to compare wages, showcase work, and share expertise. Users can ask project-related questions, discover new projects, and receive advice. It also provides opportunities for free stickers and gear giveaways.

**Highlights:** Compare wages with local tradespeople, Showcase your work, Get and give trade tips, Ask and answer project questions, Discover construction projects, Free stickers and gear giveaways

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤝 Supportive community
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🏆 Giveaways and contests
- 🔧 Helpful for tradespeople
- 🗣️ Ability to share work and get feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🌍 Limited geographic coverage
- 📋 Lack of certain trade categories
- 🔍 Difficulty finding relevant content
- 🔔 Persistent notification issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on app launch
- Notification issues
- Inconsistent performance
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Expand to more trades
- Add job posting/search functionality
- Improve content discovery and search
- Enhance photo/video sharing capabilities
- Integrate with other social platforms


### BashMaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bashmaps/id6468835366)

Connect with fellow RC enthusiasts to discover local spots, find events, and join clubs. Showcase your RC car collection in a virtual garage and engage with the community through a dedicated feed. Earn recognition for your contributions.

**Highlights:** Interactive map of RC spots, Discover local RC events and meetups, Virtual garage for RC car collections, Create and join RC car clubs, Community feed for updates and engagement, Earn trophies and awards

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BashMaps Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| BashMaps Pro | $54.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trade Hounds free?

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

### Is BashMaps free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Trade Hounds or BashMaps?

Trade Hounds and BashMaps are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 320 and 54 ratings respectively.

### Do Trade Hounds or BashMaps have ads?

BashMaps shows ads; Trade Hounds does not.

### Which is updated more often, Trade Hounds or BashMaps?

Trade Hounds ships an update every 3 weeks, and BashMaps every 5 weeks. Most recently, Trade Hounds was updated on October 5, 2026 and BashMaps on October 12, 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.*