BuildCores vs The Completionist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BuildCores
This app offers a revolutionary 3D PC building experience, allowing users to visualize and assemble virtual computer components. It features an intelligent compatibility engine and global price comparison to ensure optimal builds and savings.
- Full 3D PC builder simulator
- Interactive 3D component assembly
- Intelligent compatibility engine
- Global price comparison
- Live sales feed
- Build management and syncing
- Performance estimator
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BuildCores is the next-generation Part Picker and PC Builder in 3D. We combine a powerful component database with revolutionary full 3D viewing, giving you the ultimate PC building experience right on your phone. See a simulation of your real-life PC before you build it. FULL 3D PC BUILDER SIMULATOR See Your Build Come to Life: Don't just pick parts, assemble them! We're the only PC Parts Picker that lets you see your components in a fully interactive 3D space. Check Fit & Aesthetics: Rotate, zoom, and inspect your build from every angle to ensure everything looks and fits exactly how you want it to. INTELLIGENT COMPATIBILITY ENGINE Build with Absolute Confidence: Our core mission is perfect compatibility. BuildCores automatically cross-references every part you select—from CPU and motherboard sockets to RAM clearance and PSU wattage—to prevent any issues. Eliminate Guesswork: Stop worrying about returns and headaches. Our system acts as your expert guide, ensuring every part works together flawlessly. GLOBAL PRICE COMPARISON & LIVE SALES FEED Find the Lowest Price, Guaranteed: Compare real-time prices for every component across top retailers like Amazon, Newegg, and Best Buy. We support retailers across the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, and more. Regional Price Tracking: Our price comparison isn't limited to one country. Find the absolute best deal by checking prices across different regions. Never Miss a Deal: The dedicated Sales Feed is your secret weapon, alerting you to the latest discounts and price drops on the parts you need, saving you money automatically. POWERFUL ACCOUNTS & BUILD MANAGEMENT Your Builds, Synced Everywhere: Create a free BuildCores account to save, edit, and manage unlimited custom PC builds. Seamless & Organized: Start a build on the go and access it anytime. Your personalized part lists and dream machines are always just a tap away. KEY FEATURES FOR EVERY PC BUILDER: Massive Component Database: An ever-expanding library of CPUs, GPUs, motherboards, RAM, SSDs, and more, with specs and pricing updated hourly. Performance Estimator: Get FPS estimates to see how your build will perform in popular games. Easy Sharing: Export your build list in a Reddit-friendly table or simple text to share with communities like /r/buildapc for feedback. Terms of Service: https://www.buildcores.com/terms
The Completionist
Effortlessly track your gaming achievements and monitor progress in one convenient location. This app provides real-time updates and personalized insights to help you reach new milestones and showcase your accomplishments.
- Track gaming achievements
- Monitor progress
- Showcase accomplishments
- Real-time updates
- Personalized insights
- User-friendly interface
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Track your gaming achievements effortlessly with our sleek and user-friendly app. Stay motivated, monitor your progress, and showcase your gaming accomplishments in one convenient place. With real-time updates, personalized insights, and easy-to-use features, reaching new milestones has never been more satisfying. Download now and level up your achievement-tracking game!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BuildCores at 72% against The Completionist's 0%. BuildCores also leads on price (Free vs $0.99). The Completionist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
BuildCores is free to download; The Completionist costs $0.99 up front. BuildCores sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. The Completionist asks for nothing beyond the download.
BuildCores ships an update every 6 weeks, The Completionist daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BuildCores | The Completionist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 211 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Harshdeep Kahlon | Petrus Arnoldus van Zyl |
Customer experience
BuildCores
The Completionist
Bugs and requests
BuildCores
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when changing parts
- Incorrect part information and links
- Inability to remove/edit builds
Requested features
5 requests- 3D visualization of builds
- More currency options
- Ability to add custom parts
- Improved compatibility checks
- Price history tracking
The Completionist
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BuildCores
- Supporter Monthly Creator$3.991 Month
- BuildCores PRO$4.991 Month
- Supporter Weekly Creator$5.997 Days
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- BuildCores Pro Weekly$7.997 Days
- Pro Yearly Discount$9.991 Year
- Supporter Monthly Creator$9.991 Month
- BuildCores PRO$11.991 Month
- Supporter Yearly Creator$11.991 Year
- Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
- Pro Yearly Discount$22.991 Year
- Supporter Yearly Creator$27.991 Year
- BuildCores PRO$34.991 Year
- BuildCores Premium$2.99
The Completionist
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do BuildCores or The Completionist have ads?
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