Comparison

Mactracker vs Facades

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mactracker

Access comprehensive technical specifications and historical data for all Apple Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro devices. Compare real-world performance using integrated benchmark scores.

Highlights
  • Detailed specs for all Apple devices
  • Processor, memory, and storage info
  • Supported OS versions
  • Original pricing and color options
  • Real-world performance scores
  • Historical Apple product catalog
Features
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Mactracker provides detailed information on every Apple Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro ever made, including items such as processor speed, memory, graphic cards, supported OS versions, price, color, storage, and expansion options. Also included is information on early Apple systems, Newton, Apple TV, Apple accessories, audio, displays, modems, printers, scanners, storage, Wi-Fi products, Mac pro apps, and operating systems. In addition to listing technical specifications, Mactracker allows you to gauge and compare the real-world performance with scores courtesy of Primate Labs Geekbench 6. Test your knowledge on nearly every device from 1976 to today with the Trivia feature. You can also track and manage your Apple product collection by adding details such as their model, color, serial number, condition, purchase date, and warranty coverage end date.

About

Facades

Discover and explore retail store histories with this comprehensive field guide. Browse a catalog of over 500 locations, track your visits, and learn about store renovations and closures. Features include detailed timelines and shareable visit receipts.

Highlights
  • Browse and search 500+ store locations
  • Track visited stores
  • Explore store history and timelines
  • Discover store renovations and closures
  • Create and share custom store lists
  • Find nearby stores with shortcuts
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Facades is a field guide to your favorite retail stores. Browse and search a catalog of more than 500 locations. Track which stores you’ve visited. Store Catalog: Facades includes a comprehensive directory of every official store opened since May 19, 2001. Browse & Search: Quickly sort stores with convenient categories. Browse store design styles and features. Search by name, location, year, or rollout number. Discover which stores have moved, renovated, closed, or been renamed. Timeline: Explore the history of any store with detailed documentation of notable events and grand opening information. Visit Receipts: Track which stores you’ve visited and share visit receipts to celebrate your accomplishments. Lists: Bookmark your favorite stores for quick reference or build custom lists to share with a friend. Shortcuts: Find nearby stores and search for any location with app shortcuts accessible from the Action button on iPhone 15 Pro. Facades is available on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

Screenshots

Mactracker4 screens
Facades4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Mactracker at 1.2K against Facades's 77. Mactracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mactracker against 4.9 for Facades. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mactracker has 1.2K ratings behind it against 77, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Mactracker's written reviews are positive against 96% of Facades's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mactracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Facades monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mactracker versus Facades: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMactrackerFacades
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.2K ratings)4.9 (77 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews95.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better77
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size347 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan PageMichael Steeber

Customer experience

Mactracker

All ratings1,152 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews944 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral7.2%
Negative5.1%

Facades

All ratings77 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%

Bugs and requests

Mactracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect information on some device specifications
  • Crashes when deleting last favorite
  • Startup sounds not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to compare devices
  • Implement metric measurements
  • Add notes/favorites sync across devices
  • Include product photos and descriptions
  • Add support for Apple Watch

Facades

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mactracker

No in-app purchases

None

Facades

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mactracker free?
Mactracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Facades free?
Facades is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mactracker or Facades?
Facades is rated higher. Mactracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Facades averages 4.9 from 77 ratings.
Do Mactracker or Facades have ads?
Neither Mactracker nor Facades shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mactracker or Facades?
Mactracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Facades monthly. Most recently, Mactracker was updated on September 23, 2026 and Facades on September 19, 2026.

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