# CompBuddy vs Tax Compare

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CompBuddy at 66 against Tax Compare's 1. CompBuddy also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CompBuddy against 5.0 for Tax Compare. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CompBuddy has 66 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CompBuddy ships an update every 9 months, Tax Compare every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CompBuddy | Tax Compare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compbuddy-total-compensation/id1531656987/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tax-compare/id1566478971/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hemant Bhonsle](https://appshunter.io/developer/442878468) | [Jon Barry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1323405125) |

## What reviewers say

### CompBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compbuddy-total-compensation/id1531656987)

This app helps you monitor your current total compensation and analyze job offers. You can model salary and stock growth, track historical earnings, and project future compensation packages up to eight years out. It requires no registration and is completely free to use.

**Highlights:** Track current total compensation, Analyze and compare job offers, Model salary and stock growth, Project compensation up to 8 years, No registration required, No ads or subscriptions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tax Compare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tax-compare/id1566478971)

Compare U.S. federal and state tax scenarios across different years, states, incomes, or deductions. Understand how presidential administrations impacted taxes and see potential changes by relocating. Detailed calculations are accessible with a tap.

**Highlights:** Compare tax scenarios, Analyze year-over-year changes, Compare state tax differences, View impact of presidential administrations, Access detailed calculations, No personal data collected

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CompBuddy free?

CompBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tax Compare free?

Tax Compare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CompBuddy or Tax Compare?

Tax Compare is rated higher. CompBuddy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Tax Compare averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CompBuddy or Tax Compare have ads?

Neither CompBuddy nor Tax Compare shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CompBuddy or Tax Compare?

CompBuddy ships an update every 9 months, and Tax Compare every 5 months. Most recently, CompBuddy was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tax Compare on October 13, 2026.

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