# Discard vs Binder Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: Binder Buddy at 5.0 against Discard's 4.2. Binder Buddy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Discard's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Discard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Binder Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Binder Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Discard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Binder Buddy's.

Discard ships an update every 3 days, Binder Buddy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discard | Binder Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discard-a-memory-game/id1507168845/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binder-buddy/id6746769130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 39 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rihab Mehboob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441916319) | [Reese Rosenbrook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812212125) |

## What reviewers say

### Discard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discard-a-memory-game/id1507168845)

Test your memory by memorizing playing cards and tapping the correct ones to advance through increasingly difficult levels. Features haptic feedback, custom decks, dark mode, and Game Center leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Memorize playing cards, Tap correct cards to advance, Increasing difficulty, Haptic feedback, Customizable card decks, Dark mode, Game Center leaderboards

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |


### Binder Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binder-buddy/id6746769130)

Track the prices of all your trading cards, including English, Japanese, and promo cards. This app provides daily updates from TCGPlayer's database, allowing you to manage your collection and stay informed about its value.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive card database, Daily price updates, Track English cards, Track Japanese cards, Track promo cards, Binder collection management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discard free?

Discard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Binder Buddy free?

Binder Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Discard or Binder Buddy?

Binder Buddy is rated higher. Discard averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Binder Buddy averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Discard or Binder Buddy have ads?

Neither Discard nor Binder Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Discard or Binder Buddy?

Discard ships an update every 3 days, and Binder Buddy monthly. Most recently, Discard was updated on October 21, 2026 and Binder Buddy on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*