Comparison

BIN Checker vs Wallet Buddy!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BIN Checker

Instantly identify credit and debit card details, including issuing bank, card type, and country, using just the first six digits. Detect prepaid cards and validate card numbers offline. Offers fraud risk indicators and supports all major card networks.

Highlights
  • BIN/IIN Lookup
  • Prepaid Card Detection
  • Card Number Validator (Luhn Algorithm)
  • Fraud Risk Indicators
  • Offline Operation
  • Supports Major Networks
Features
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HOOK (visible before 'more' — most important) Instantly identify any credit or debit card's issuing bank, card type, country, and fraud risk — just from the first 6 digits. Trusted by fraud analysts, e-commerce merchants, and payment professionals worldwide. WHAT YOU CAN DO BIN / IIN Lookup — Enter any Bank Identification Number and instantly see the issuing bank name, card brand, card type, and country of origin. Prepaid Card Detection — Instantly flag prepaid cards before processing a transaction. Essential for merchants reducing chargebacks and fraud losses. Card Number Validator — Verify any card number passes the Luhn algorithm check. Works fully offline. Nothing leaves your device. Fraud Risk Indicators — See at a glance whether a card is prepaid, commercial, virtual, or issued from a mismatched country. Full Lookup History — Premium users get a complete searchable history of every BIN checked. Supports all major networks — Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, UnionPay, Maestro, RuPay, Mir, Elo, Hypercard, Diners Club. WHY PROFESSIONALS CHOOSE THIS APP No data stored or transmitted — card validation runs 100% locally on your device Works offline — no internet connection needed for card validation Fast — BIN lookup results in under one second Accurate — powered by a real-time global BIN database No login required — open the app and start looking up immediately WHAT IS A BIN NUMBER? A Bank Identification Number (BIN) — also called an Issuer Identification Number (IIN) — is the first 6 to 8 digits of any payment card. It uniquely identifies the institution that issued the card and is used worldwide for fraud prevention, payment routing, chargeback management, and transaction verification. FREE VS PREMIUM Free plan: 5 BIN lookups included. Card validation free forever. Premium: Unlimited BIN lookups + full history + early access to new features Monthly plan: $1.99/month Annual plan: $24.99/year — save over 79% vs monthly. 7-day free trial included. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Payment charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled 24 hours before the end of the current period Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings Any unused free trial is forfeited upon purchase of a subscription DISCLAIMER Results are provided for informational purposes only and may not be 100% accurate in all cases. Only your bank can confirm definitive card account information. For time-critical payments, contact your bank directly. Privacy Policy: https://iamhsg.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ Terms & Conditions: https://iamhsg.wordpress.com/terms-conditions/ Support: gosalapps@gmail.com

About

Wallet Buddy!

Securely manage all your credit, debit, and reward cards in one place. Easily add, organize, and access card details with features like scanning, quick copy, and powerful search. Track rewards and set payment reminders for better financial organization.

Highlights
  • Card management and organization
  • Card scanning and auto-population
  • Quick copy of card details
  • Secure local storage and encrypted backups
  • Rewards tracking and spending analysis
  • Manual payment reminders
  • Credit card statistics
Features
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Wallet Buddy! - Your Digital Card Management App Simplify your life with Wallet Buddy! - the ultimate app for securely managing your credit, debit, and reward cards—all in one place. Whether you're juggling multiple cards or looking to stay organized, Wallet Buddy has you covered. KEY FEATURES: - Card Management: Add, edit, and organize your cards with ease. - Card Import: Scan in cards and auto populate card details with the built-in scanner. - Quick Copy: Copy card numbers, expiration dates, or CVV with a single tap. - Photo Support: Store high-quality front and back images of your cards. - Customizable Views: View your cards in a list or in a customizable grid. - Powerful Search: Instantly locate cards by name, issuer, or custom tags. Even search by last 4/5 digits of a card. - Fuzzy Search: Fuzzy searching means typos won't stop you from accessing your cards quickly. - Smart Search: Search with Apple Intelligence and find cards with questions like "dining cards". - Intelligent Filters: Sort cards by type, network, or reward categories. - Pin Favorites: Keep your most-used cards readily accessible. - Rewards Tracking: Tag cards with reward categories and track spending in those categories. - Secure Local Storage: Your card information stays safe, stored locally on your device. - Encrypted Backups: Export secure password-protected backups to keep your data safe. - Dark Mode: Beautifully designed for day or night use. - Credit Card Statistics: Know your 5/24 status or other powerful summary statistics at a glance. - Manual Payment Reminders: For those cards that don't have autopay, set up payment reminders to never forget! WHY CHOOSE WALLET BUDDY? Your security is our top priority. Wallet Buddy! stores your card data completely locally and on-device, and password-encrypted backups ensure your information stays protected. WHO IS THIS FOR? - Credit card power users - People with many gift cards - Travelers managing reward programs - Organized individuals - Anyone looking for a secure digital backup for physical cards TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR CARDS Wallet Buddy! is designed to make card management simple, secure, and intuitive. With powerful features and a sleek design, it's the ultimate companion for your wallet. Download Wallet Buddy! Experience a smarter, safer way to manage your cards and make the most of your wallet. FREE & PRO 10 cards free; Pro unlocks unlimited cards and backups. Pro is a one-time purchase that also removes ads. Note: Data is stored locally. Regularly export backups in case of data loss. Optimized for iPhone | Supports iPad & Mac Secure | Simple | Always at Hand © 2024 Kevin Tang. All Rights Reserved. "Wallet Buddy!" is a trademark of Kevin Tang. All trademarks and brand names belong to their respective owners and do not represent endorsements of any kind.

Screenshots

BIN Checker4 screens
Wallet Buddy!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BIN Checker at 202 against Wallet Buddy!'s 6. BIN Checker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Wallet Buddy!'s advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. BIN Checker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Wallet Buddy! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wallet Buddy! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BIN Checker has 202 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BIN Checker ships an update monthly, Wallet Buddy! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BIN Checker versus Wallet Buddy!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBIN CheckerWallet Buddy!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (202 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings202 — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarjot SinghKevin Tang

Customer experience

BIN Checker

All ratings202 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Wallet Buddy!

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BIN Checker

Subscriptions2
  • Go Premium$1.991 Month
  • Go Premium$15.991 Year
4 purchases

Wallet Buddy!

One-time4
  • Export Pack - 3 Pack2 variants$2.99
  • Export Pack - 10 Pack2 variants$5.99
  • Export Pack - Unlimited2 variants$6.99
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  • Remove Ads2 variants$9.99

Questions

Is BIN Checker free?
BIN Checker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wallet Buddy! free?
Wallet Buddy! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BIN Checker or Wallet Buddy!?
Wallet Buddy! is rated higher. BIN Checker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 202 ratings, while Wallet Buddy! averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do BIN Checker or Wallet Buddy! have ads?
Both BIN Checker and Wallet Buddy! show ads.
Which is updated more often, BIN Checker or Wallet Buddy!?
BIN Checker ships an update monthly, and Wallet Buddy! every 9 days. Most recently, BIN Checker was updated on October 17, 2026 and Wallet Buddy! on October 16, 2026.

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