BuildCores vs GearsTrack
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
GearsTrack
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Every build starts with a plan. Parts scattered across browser tabs. Receipts in your email. Progress photos buried in your camera roll. Notes on paper that disappear. GearsTrack puts it all in one place. Whether you're restoring a classic, building a weekend track car, or modding your daily, GearsTrack is the project garage that keeps your build organized from first bolt to first drive. Track Every Detail Create projects for every vehicle in your garage. Log year, make, model, VIN, engine specs, and ownership info. Decode your VIN instantly to auto-fill vehicle details. Parts & Budget Build your parts list with costs, quantities, vendors, and order status. Track packages from USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, and Amazon. Paste a vendor link and GearsTrack pulls the price and product info automatically. Know exactly what you've spent and what's left in your budget. Issues & Diagnostics Log problems as you find them. Track severity, status, mileage, DTC codes, and attach photos. Nothing falls through the cracks. Timeline & Photos Document every wrench session with dates, mileage, and photo galleries. Build a complete history you'll actually want to look back on. Inspiration Boards Collect reference photos and product links for your build. Save styling ideas, compare options, and keep your vision organized. Sync Everywhere Your data syncs between the mobile app and gearstrack.com. Start a parts list on your phone in the garage, finish it on your desktop at home. Built Different We use account and app-usage information to operate and improve GearsTrack. See our Privacy Policy for details. Dark mode by default. Built by a gearhead who got tired of spreadsheets. Pro offers monthly and annual subscriptions that unlock unlimited projects and build report exports. Support an indie developer building tools for the community. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gearstrack.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: BuildCores at none against GearsTrack's shown. GearsTrack's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. BuildCores sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and GearsTrack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BuildCores ships an update every 6 weeks, GearsTrack every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BuildCores | GearsTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 211 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harshdeep Kahlon | Nicholas Arendash |
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
GearsTrack
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
GearsTrack
- Pro$2.991 Month









