# Cards Wallet App vs Wallet Buddy!

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cards Wallet App | Wallet Buddy! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cards-wallet-app/id1493496603/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallet-buddy/id6738414239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mt. Aden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330984460) | [Kevin Tang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780758221) |

## What reviewers say

### Cards Wallet App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cards-wallet-app/id1493496603)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads Quarterly | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Remove Ads Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Wallet Buddy!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallet-buddy/id6738414239)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Export Pack - 3 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Export Pack - 10 Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Export Pack - Unlimited | $6.99 | one-time |
| Wallet Buddy Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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