# Bills Digest vs Cards HQ

The clearest difference is monetization model: Cards HQ at free with in-app purchases against Bills Digest's subscription. Cards HQ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (186 vs 5). Bills Digest's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bills Digest sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months and Cards HQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bills Digest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cards HQ has 186 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bills Digest ships an update every 7 months, Cards HQ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bills Digest | Cards HQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bills-digest/id626142039/reviews)** | [4.5 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cards-hq/id933992003/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 41 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Magzter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406791755) | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### Bills Digest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bills-digest/id626142039)

This publication offers in-depth coverage of a professional football team, including offseason analysis, player changes, and coaching strategies. It provides insights into team performance and future prospects.

**Highlights:** Team offseason coverage, Analysis of player changes, Coaching strategy insights, Quarterback position outlook, Defensive performance review, Subscription options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bills Digest | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Bills Digest 30 | $17.99 | per year |
| Bills Digest | $20.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Digital Subscription | $25.99 | per year |
| Bills Digest June - July 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bills Digest August 2013 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bills Digest - July 2014 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bills Digest June/July 2015 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bills Digest - August 9, 2015 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bills Digest - August 14 2016 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bills Digest Issue 06 2025 | $2.99 | one-time |


### Cards HQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cards-hq/id933992003)

Stay updated with the University of Louisville Cardinals' sports news, opinions, photos, and videos. Get exclusive commentary and insider analysis from a trusted local source, all in one convenient app.

**Highlights:** Latest sports news, Opinions and commentary, Photos and videos, Insider analysis, Exclusive content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month of Full Access to Courier-Journal.com | $9.99 | per month |
| App Access | $9.99 | per month |
| App Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bills Digest free?

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

### Is Cards HQ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bills Digest or Cards HQ?

Bills Digest is rated higher. Bills Digest averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Cards HQ averages 4.5 from 186 ratings.

### Do Bills Digest or Cards HQ have ads?

Cards HQ shows ads; Bills Digest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bills Digest or Cards HQ?

Bills Digest ships an update every 7 months, and Cards HQ monthly. Most recently, Bills Digest was updated on September 6, 2026 and Cards HQ on September 26, 2026.

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