# iCDS vs Crypto Heatmap & Widgets

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iCDS at none against Crypto Heatmap & Widgets's 2. iCDS also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Crypto Heatmap & Widgets's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crypto Heatmap & Widgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iCDS asks for nothing beyond the download.

iCDS ships an update every 2 weeks, Crypto Heatmap & Widgets every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCDS | Crypto Heatmap & Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icds-cds-pricer/id344971069/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **24** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Zucker](https://appshunter.io/developer/344971072) | [萌 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677463988) |

## What reviewers say

### iCDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icds-cds-pricer/id344971069)

This app calculates Credit Default Swap upfront fees using the official ISDA CDS Standard Model. It provides live calculations for various metrics, including dirty upfront, accrued amounts, and risk sensitivities, for multiple contract types and maturities.

**Highlights:** ISDA CDS Standard Model pricing engine, SNAC maturities for 1Y to 10Y, Dirty upfront fee calculation, Implied default probability chart, First-order risk metrics (CS01, DV01), Live overnight reference-rate curves, Regional contract pricing

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crypto Heatmap & Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crypto-heatmap-and-widgets/id6738864962)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Show widget on homescreen | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Widget Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCDS free?

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

### Is Crypto Heatmap & Widgets free?

Crypto Heatmap & Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which is updated more often, iCDS or Crypto Heatmap & Widgets?

iCDS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crypto Heatmap & Widgets every 5 months. Most recently, iCDS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Crypto Heatmap & Widgets on November 8, 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.*
