# Trade Hounds vs XXTRA Seat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Trade Hounds at none against XXTRA Seat's 11. Trade Hounds also leads on ratings volume (322 vs 13). XXTRA Seat's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XXTRA Seat sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 4.1 for XXTRA Seat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trade Hounds has 322 ratings behind it against 13, 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 75% of XXTRA Seat's.

Trade Hounds ships an update every 3 weeks, XXTRA Seat weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trade Hounds | XXTRA Seat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trade-hounds/id1438568937/reviews)** | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xxtra-seat/id6748836621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **322** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **79.2% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 152 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **14.0.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Material Management Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1416673196) | [XXTRA Seat LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827524482) |

## 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


### XXTRA Seat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xxtra-seat/id6748836621)

Connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts to share rides and find adventure buddies. Post your available seats or search for trips to trails, parks, and water destinations. Discover community events and build your rider profile to explore together.

**Highlights:** Share available seats in vehicles or boats, Search for rides by adventure type, Discover community events and meetups, Create detailed rider profiles, Share trip details for safety

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Interact | $0.99 | per month |
| Creator Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Month(Free for 1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Month(Free for 2 week) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Month(Free for 6 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Month(Free for 1 year) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium - 1 Year(Free for 3 month) | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year(Free for 6 month) | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium - 1 Year(Free for 1 year) | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium - 12 Month | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trade Hounds free?

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

### Is XXTRA Seat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Trade Hounds or XXTRA Seat?

Trade Hounds is rated higher. Trade Hounds averages 4.2 out of 5 from 322 ratings, while XXTRA Seat averages 4.1 from 13 ratings.

### Do Trade Hounds or XXTRA Seat have ads?

Neither Trade Hounds nor XXTRA Seat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trade Hounds or XXTRA Seat?

Trade Hounds ships an update every 3 weeks, and XXTRA Seat weekly. Most recently, Trade Hounds was updated on October 29, 2026 and XXTRA Seat on October 24, 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.*