# KAR vs RaffleHQ

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RaffleHQ at 100% against KAR's 65%. RaffleHQ also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2). KAR's advantage is ratings volume (588 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KAR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RaffleHQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RaffleHQ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KAR has 588 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of KAR's written reviews are positive against 100% of RaffleHQ's.

KAR ships an update every 9 days, RaffleHQ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KAR | RaffleHQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (588 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kar/id474669081/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rafflehq/id6776885016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **588** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 61 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kids Artistic Revue](https://appshunter.io/developer/474669084) | [Troy Bond](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794236618) |

## What reviewers say

### KAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kar/id474669081)

Access schedules, facility maps, results, and exclusive photos and videos for dance competitions. This app provides a direct connection to competition information in a user-friendly format.

**Highlights:** Competition schedules, Facility maps, Real-time results, Exclusive photos, Exclusive videos, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KAR Dance Schedule | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for keeping track of competition schedule
- 👍 Useful for dancers and parents
- 👍 Provides competition details and results
- 👍 Convenient to use at the competition

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
- 🐛 Inconsistent updates and live information
- 🐛 Crashes and fails to load videos/photos
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find specific information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access videos/photos
- Schedule information not always accurate or up-to-date
- Difficulty logging into parent account through the app
- Android compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Live stream option for remote viewing
- Ability to filter schedule by studio, day, or category
- Option to favorite specific dance numbers
- Improved real-time updates on current stage/awards


### RaffleHQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rafflehq/id6776885016)

This app provides tools for running various types of raffles and drawings for events. It offers features for free drawings, ticketed paid raffles, and suspenseful reverse drawings. Guests can participate and view results in real-time without needing to download the app.

**Highlights:** Multiple event types (Free Drawing, Paid Raffle, Reverse Raffle), Live guest experience with real-time updates, Guest self-registration or host-only entry, Customizable prize tables, Themed event visuals, Cloud-based winner history

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RaffleHQ Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| RaffleHQ Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock One Event | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KAR free?

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

### Is RaffleHQ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KAR or RaffleHQ?

RaffleHQ is rated higher. KAR averages 4.2 out of 5 from 588 ratings, while RaffleHQ averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do KAR or RaffleHQ have ads?

Neither KAR nor RaffleHQ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KAR or RaffleHQ?

KAR ships an update every 9 days, and RaffleHQ fortnightly. Most recently, KAR was updated on September 17, 2026 and RaffleHQ on September 28, 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.*