TradeFindry vs hi.buddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TradeFindry
This app connects design professionals with brick-and-mortar vendors for goods and services. It aims to simplify the sourcing process for interior designers and other professionals in the industry. Initially launched in Phoenix, Arizona, with plans for expansion to more cities.
- Connects design professionals with vendors
- Simplifies sourcing of goods and services
- Mobile tool for interior designers
- Vendor directory
- Location-based services
Read full descriptionHide full description
TRADE FINDRY is the place where design professionals can find what they need, where they are. Interior Designer and Founder of Trade Findry, Debbie English, knew there was an easier way to connect the many brick-and-mortar vendors to the professionals who need their goods and services. Originally launched in Phoenix, Arizona, we have plans to bring this fabulous mobile tool to many more cities.
hi.buddy
Connect with like-minded individuals for shared activities and events. Discover new friends based on your interests, from concerts to board games, and foster meaningful social interactions.
- Interest-based friend matching
- Curated event listings
- City guide for activities
- Privacy controls for profile visibility
- Direct messaging within activities
- Focus on meaningful connections
Read full descriptionHide full description
hi.buddy is your friend who introduces you to new friends. The one who knows your interests and connects you to like-minded people. Your concert buddy, your cocktail buddy, your boardgame buddy, your beer buddy, your gym buddy hi.buddy is a tool that lets you focus on making new friends rather than looking for them. It is here for you to BE MORE SOCIAL IN YOUR OWN WAY. Hi.buddy is just a fresh perspective that tries to build meaningful interactions among people who have the same interests. Sometimes, we all feel lonely and disappointed when we go alone to our favorite musician's concert. Or when we are new in town and can't socialize or just can’t meet with our old friends as much as we used to. There are thousands of people who feel the same way. We need to find each other. Life is more enjoyable with people who like the same things as we do. If hi.buddy can help you to find one, we will be celebrating. We are trying to build an online common space for you to spend your significant time with meaningful connections. So, we have a curated event listing that can be used as a city guide to make it easier to find relevant activities. It’s free to download and use! *Nobody can find you on hibuddy unless you attend any activity. *If you requested to join in an activity, only the owner of that activity can see your profile *If you are accepted to an activity, other attendees can see your profile, too *The location of your event won’t be visible to anyone who doesn’t accept to activity. *If you’re not attending an activity with someone she/he can’t send you any direct message That’s it, don’t hesitate to join in! Payment Information: - Payments deducted from your iTunes account upon confirmation. - Subscriptions renew automatically until deactivated via user account settings. - Account billed no later than 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. - Users can manage subscriptions and disable auto-renewal post-purchase. - No refunds for unused subscription periods. Terms of use: https://hibuddy.app/terms-of-use Privacy policy: https://hibuddy.app/privacypolicy
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TradeFindry at none against hi.buddy's 6. TradeFindry also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). hi.buddy's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price and ads 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. hi.buddy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TradeFindry asks for nothing beyond the download.
TradeFindry ships an update every 7 months, hi.buddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TradeFindry | hi.buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Debora English | Gonca Camkerten |
Customer experience
TradeFindry
hi.buddy
In-app purchases
TradeFindry
No in-app purchases
hi.buddy
- Buddy Up$2.991 Month
- Buddy Up$5.991 Month
- Extra Activity Creation Credit$0.99
- Extra Request Package$0.99
- Extra Request Package$2.99
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Extra Activity Creation Credit$2.99
Questions
Is TradeFindry free?
Is hi.buddy free?
Do TradeFindry or hi.buddy have ads?
Which is updated more often, TradeFindry or hi.buddy?
Other comparisons















