Comparison

TidyCat vs BuyTracker

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

Head to head
About

TidyCat

Manage your inventory and record items with this smart application. Features include calendar integration for stock tracking and expiration dates, QR code generation for easy item identification, and smart search capabilities.

Highlights
  • Inventory tracking
  • Expiration date reminders
  • QR code generation
  • QR code scanning
  • Smart item search
  • Calendar integration
Features
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TidyCat is a smart application for recording items and inventory management. @ Calendar:diary, Stock In/Out, expiration date, Reminders. @ QR Code generation and scanning - Generating QR Code for items, print out the QR Code and paste it on the items and can display their information with scanning the QR Code and then easy to put back to the original organizing place after use the items. - Generating QR Code for furniture and locations, print out the QR Code and paste it on they, can displays all items inside at a glance with scanning the QR Code. @ Smart search: Smart algorithms search for items and diary content. @ Actions for items. ## Email ysfree@foxmail.com Payment will be charged to iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to account settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DUXFMenlrcVFNTFNS Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DUUlkb1daT1FmZUJJ

About

BuyTracker

Features
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Buytracker is a personal item tracker designed to help you keep a clear record of the things you own. Add a photo and save useful details such as purchase date, price, store, category, tags, and current status. Over time, MyItems turns your belongings into an organized personal archive. See how long you’ve owned each item, understand its cost per day, and explore statistics about what you own and how much it’s worth. Perfect for electronics, clothing, collections, home items, everyday purchases, and anything else worth keeping track of. Key features: • Visual item records with photos • Purchase price, date, and store tracking • Categories and multiple tags • Item status tracking • Days owned and cost per day • Detailed item statistics • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets • iCloud sync across devices • PDF, image export Organize what you own today—and keep a record worth looking back on.

Screenshots

TidyCat4 screens
BuyTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BuyTracker at every 3 weeks against TidyCat's every 6 weeks. TidyCat's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. TidyCat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and BuyTracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TidyCat ships an update every 6 weeks, BuyTracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TidyCat versus BuyTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTidyCatBuyTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宝琦 宋辉 彭

Customer experience

TidyCat

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

BuyTracker

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TidyCat

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Pro Subscription$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro TidyCat$29.99
1 purchases

BuyTracker

One-time1
  • 解锁物品数量$19.99

Questions

Is TidyCat free?
TidyCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BuyTracker free?
BuyTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TidyCat or BuyTracker have ads?
Neither TidyCat nor BuyTracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TidyCat or BuyTracker?
TidyCat ships an update every 6 weeks, and BuyTracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, TidyCat was updated on October 13, 2026 and BuyTracker on October 30, 2026.

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