# BidNote vs GoGaucho

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GoGaucho at none against BidNote's 10. GoGaucho also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). BidNote's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BidNote sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. GoGaucho asks for nothing beyond the download.

GoGaucho holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 16 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

BidNote ships an update weekly, GoGaucho monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BidNote | GoGaucho |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bidnote-learn-create-earn/id1669999803/reviews) | **[5.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gogaucho/id6449792730/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 17 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gavin Wolfe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289105620) | [Jackson Cooley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579219481) |

## What reviewers say

### BidNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bidnote-learn-create-earn/id1669999803)

This platform offers educational materials and tutoring services tailored to specific college courses. Educators can create and sell content or offer tutoring, earning commissions through PayPal Payouts. It aims to provide a more effective and curated learning experience.

**Highlights:** Course-specific educational materials, Handwritten and typed content, Video lessons, Asynchronous tutoring, Document scanning, PayPal/Venmo commission payouts, Content review for fraud prevention

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier 2 Tutoring or Material | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tier 3 Tutoring or Material | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tier 4 Tutoring or Material | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tier 5 Tutoring or Material | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 6 Tutoring or Material | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tier 8 Tutoring or Material | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tier 10 Tutoring or Material | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tier 13 Tutoring or Material | $12.99 | one-time |
| Tier 15 Tutoring or Material | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tier 20 Tutoring or Material | $19.99 | one-time |


### GoGaucho

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gogaucho/id6449792730)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This campus app helps UCSB students manage their academic life. It provides access to class schedules, campus maps, and dining hall menus. Users can also receive registration reminders and view estimated wait times at dining facilities.

**Highlights:** View class schedules, Access campus maps, Check dining menus, Receive registration reminders, Estimate dining hall wait times, Share schedules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BidNote free?

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

### Is GoGaucho free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BidNote or GoGaucho?

GoGaucho is rated higher. BidNote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while GoGaucho averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do BidNote or GoGaucho have ads?

Neither BidNote nor GoGaucho shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BidNote or GoGaucho?

BidNote ships an update weekly, and GoGaucho monthly. Most recently, BidNote was updated on June 7, 2026 and GoGaucho on September 11, 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.*