# Beckett Baseball vs Cards HQ

Beckett Baseball and Cards HQ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Cards HQ's written reviews are positive against 24% of Beckett Baseball's. Cards HQ also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Beckett Baseball's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beckett Baseball sells 37 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Beckett Baseball against 4.5 for Cards HQ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 245 and 186 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Beckett Baseball's written reviews are positive against 67% of Cards HQ's.

Beckett Baseball ships an update every 5 months, Cards HQ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beckett Baseball | Cards HQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (245 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beckett-baseball/id643353868/reviews)** | [4.5 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cards-hq/id933992003/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **245** | 186 |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 184 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beckett Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495996256) | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### Beckett Baseball

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

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


### 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 Beckett Baseball free?

Beckett Baseball 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, Beckett Baseball or Cards HQ?

Beckett Baseball is rated higher. Beckett Baseball averages 4.6 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Cards HQ averages 4.5 from 186 ratings.

### Do Beckett Baseball or Cards HQ have ads?

Cards HQ shows ads; Beckett Baseball does not.

### Which is updated more often, Beckett Baseball or Cards HQ?

Beckett Baseball ships an update every 5 months, and Cards HQ monthly. Most recently, Beckett Baseball was updated on October 27, 2026 and Cards HQ on October 24, 2026.

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