# Beckett Baseball vs HobbyMonitor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HobbyMonitor at 100% against Beckett Baseball's 24%. HobbyMonitor also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Beckett Baseball's advantage is ratings volume (245 vs 18) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beckett Baseball sells 37 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and HobbyMonitor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HobbyMonitor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beckett Baseball has 245 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Beckett Baseball's written reviews are positive against 100% of HobbyMonitor's.

Beckett Baseball ships an update every 5 months, HobbyMonitor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beckett Baseball | HobbyMonitor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beckett-baseball/id643353868/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobbymonitor-card-tracker/id6746389046/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **245** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beckett Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495996256) | [HobbyMonitor LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816594414) |

## What reviewers say

### Beckett Baseball

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beckett-baseball/id643353868)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Stay informed about the baseball card collecting hobby with this monthly magazine app. Get news, values for new and past sets, and insights into collecting trends. Essential for both new and experienced collectors.

**Highlights:** Baseball card news and features, Values for new and past card sets, Latest collecting trends, Upcoming card set previews, Reviews of new card releases, The Hot List with top cards and values, Price Guide with extensive ranges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (37)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beckett Baseball Auto Renewable Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Beckett Baseball Auto Renewable Subscription | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Beckett Baseball Auto Renewable Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Marrch 2016 | $7.99 | one-time |
| May-16 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Aug-16 | $7.99 | one-time |
| January 2017 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Jun 2020 Beckett Baseball | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sep 2020 Beckett Baseball | $7.99 | one-time |
| August 2017 | $7.99 | one-time |
| February 2024 (id:712447) | $9.99 | one-time |
| December 2023 (id:712453) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-78 (Baseb... (pp:1016962) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-77 (Baseb... (pp:1016969) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-74 (Baseb... (pp:1016983) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2025-90 (Baseb... (pp:1016906) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2025-89 (Baseb... (pp:1016913) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-87 (Baseb... (pp:1016920) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-86 (Baseb... (pp:1016927) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-84 (Baseb... (pp:1016934) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-83 (Baseb... (pp:1016941) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-81 (Baseb... (pp:1016948) | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2024-80 (Baseb... (pp:1016955) | $9.99 | one-time |
| January 2024 (id:712450) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2026-86 (Baseb... (pp:1136526) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2026-83 (Baseb... (pp:1136530) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2026-80 (Baseb... (pp:1136534) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2026-78 (Baseb... (pp:1136536) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2026-75 (Baseb... (pp:1136540) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2025-87 (Baseb... (pp:1113294) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2025-84 (Baseb... (pp:1113298) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2025-83 (Baseb... (pp:1113300) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2025-81 (Baseb... (pp:1113302) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2025-78 (Baseb... (pp:1113306) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2025-77 (Baseb... (pp:1113308) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2025-75 (Baseb... (pp:1113310) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2025-74 (Baseb... (pp:1113376) | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Digital option is better
- 👍 Cheaper than hard copy
- 👍 Contains the info
- 👍 Expanded price guide
- 👍 Great articles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult navigation
- 🐛 Hard to scroll
- 🐛 Bookmarks not working
- 🐛 Search not working
- 🐛 Prices missing for older cards

**Reported bugs**

- Bookmarks don't work
- Search doesn't work
- App won't load
- App keeps closing
- App freezes

**Requested features**

- Search or bookmark year and set
- Table of contents with clickable years
- Improve navigation and functionality
- Add prices for older cards
- Tabs or index for sets


### HobbyMonitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobbymonitor-card-tracker/id6746389046)

Manage your card collection with tools for tracking, market insights, and grading estimates. Organize your cards, understand their value, and make informed decisions about your collection. Features include collection building, price tracking, and pre-grading assessments.

**Highlights:** Build and manage multiple card collections, Add card details manually or via scans, Optional price tracking for value, Pre-grading estimates from card photos, Market Pulse for research, Product checklists for releases

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly v2 | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual v2 | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual v2 | $124.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beckett Baseball free?

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

### Is HobbyMonitor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Beckett Baseball or HobbyMonitor?

HobbyMonitor is rated higher. Beckett Baseball averages 4.6 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while HobbyMonitor averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do Beckett Baseball or HobbyMonitor have ads?

Neither Beckett Baseball nor HobbyMonitor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Beckett Baseball or HobbyMonitor?

Beckett Baseball ships an update every 5 months, and HobbyMonitor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Beckett Baseball was updated on November 1, 2026 and HobbyMonitor on October 30, 2026.

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