Comparison

Cards Wallet App 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

Cards Wallet App

Securely store and manage essential payment card details like phone numbers, expiry dates, and CVVs. Quickly scan cards, search your vault by various criteria, and protect sensitive information with biometric locks.

Highlights
  • Scan cards to auto-fill details
  • Searchable card vault
  • Categorize cards with tags
  • Biometric lock (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • Reveal/copy sensitive info securely
  • Encrypted backups
  • Multi-language support
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Cards Wallet keeps the payment cards you still need to look up — bank phone numbers, expiry, CVV — in a private vault on your iPhone. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Scan a card with your camera to fill in details quickly • Search your wallet by nickname, bank, network, or last four digits • Tag cards with categories like Travel, Dining, or Bills • Store card details with Face ID / Touch ID lock • Reveal or copy number and CVV only when you unlock • Export and import encrypted backups (compatible with Cards Wallet 3.x / 4.0) • Use the app in English, French, Spanish, German, or Russian WHO IT'S FOR Anyone who still needs physical-card details handy for phone banking, travel, or accounts that ask for the full number — without leaving them in Notes. PRIVACY / NOTES Sensitive fields are stored in the iOS Keychain. Biometric lock is optional in Settings. Requires iOS 17 or later. Privacy Policy: https://mtaden.com/products/cards-wallet/privacy Terms of Use: https://mtaden.com/products/cards-wallet/tos

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

Cards Wallet App4 screens
Wallet Buddy!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Wallet Buddy! at 5.0 against Cards Wallet App's 3.8. Cards Wallet App's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (29 vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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. Cards Wallet App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Wallet Buddy! sells 5 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 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cards Wallet App ships an update every 10 days, Wallet Buddy! every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cards Wallet App versus Wallet Buddy!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCards Wallet AppWallet Buddy!
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (29 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings29 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMt. AdenKevin Tang

Customer experience

Cards Wallet App

All ratings28 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%

Wallet Buddy!

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cards Wallet App

Subscriptions3
  • Remove Ads7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Remove Ads Quarterly7 Days trial$6.993 Months
  • Remove Ads Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
5 purchases

Wallet Buddy!

One-time5
  • Export Pack - 3 Pack$2.99
  • Export Pack - 10 Pack$5.99
  • Export Pack - Unlimited$6.99
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  • Wallet Buddy Pro$9.99
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Cards Wallet App free?
Cards Wallet App 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, Cards Wallet App or Wallet Buddy!?
Wallet Buddy! is rated higher. Cards Wallet App averages 3.8 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Wallet Buddy! averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Cards Wallet App or Wallet Buddy! have ads?
Wallet Buddy! shows ads; Cards Wallet App does not.
Which is updated more often, Cards Wallet App or Wallet Buddy!?
Cards Wallet App ships an update every 10 days, and Wallet Buddy! every 9 days. Most recently, Cards Wallet App was updated on November 3, 2026 and Wallet Buddy! on November 4, 2026.

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