Comparison

Raid Plaza vs JC HOBBY

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Raid Plaza

This app allows users to participate in remote raids for popular games, bypassing local limitations. It facilitates joining battles instantly by sending raid invites directly to your account, enabling you to challenge legendary bosses and build your collection.

Highlights
  • Effortless remote raid invites
  • Challenge legendary raid bosses
  • Earn credits via ads or packs
  • Instant in-game invitations
  • User-friendly interface
  • Safeguards personal information
Features
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Raid Plaza gets you into remote raids for the bosses you want, quickly and easily. Pick a boss, add your trainer code, and a host sends you a friend request and a raid invite within minutes. No waiting queues, no group chats: the fastest remote invites on the store. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Raid invites: Legendary, Mega, Shadow and every other raid in rotation. • Max Battles: invites to Max Battles, Gigantamax included. • Gifts from other regions: get the regional gifts you're missing. • Bring your friends: request invites for several trainer codes at once and raid together for the friendship bonus. • Follow every request: see each step live, and why a request ended if it didn't work out. • Raid map: find raids anywhere, scan an area, and ask for a host at the raid you want. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your trainer code. 2. Pick a raid boss, a Max Battle or a gift region. 3. Accept the friend request in the game and join the lobby when the invite arrives. Your next raid is just a few taps away. See you in the lobby!

About

JC HOBBY

This app connects hobby enthusiasts with a local store, offering a loyalty program, in-app shopping for trading cards and accessories, and easy pre-orders for new releases. Stay updated on community events, tournaments, and exclusive deals.

Highlights
  • Loyalty program for earning and redeeming rewards
  • In-app shopping for trading cards and accessories
  • Pre-order new game releases
  • Access to community events and announcements
  • Exclusive Discord deals
Features
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Welcome to the official JC Hobby app — your one-stop hub for trading cards, community events, and exclusive perks in Norfolk, Nebraska and beyond! JC Hobby was created not just as a store, but as a community cornerstone welcoming space where locals and visitors can come together around their shared passion for TCGs and tabletop games. Built on a foundation of inclusivity, connection, and fun, the JC Hobby app brings that same spirit to your fingertips. Key Features: • Loyalty Program: Earn points every time you shop in-store or through the app and redeem them for exclusive rewards and discounts. • In-App Shopping: Browse and purchase your favorite products — from singles and sealed packs to graded slabs and accessories — all from the palm of your hand. • Pre-Orders Made Easy: Be first in line for the latest Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Lorcana, Yu Gi Oh!, One Piece, Star Wars Unlimited, and D&D releases. • Stay Connected: Access our latest events, announcements, and exclusive Discord deals through the app. • Community First: Get updates on tournaments, kids’ game nights, and more — all designed to keep you engaged and involved. Whether you’re a veteran collector or a curious newcomer, the JC Hobby app helps you stay plugged in to the most passionate hobby community in Northeast Nebraska. Download today and experience JC Hobby — Where Cards Meet Community.

Screenshots

Raid Plaza4 screens
JC HOBBY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JC HOBBY at 100% against Raid Plaza's 46%. JC HOBBY also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Raid Plaza's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (138 vs 21). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Raid Plaza sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. JC HOBBY asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JC HOBBY holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Raid Plaza has 138 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Raid Plaza's written reviews are positive against 100% of JC HOBBY's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raid Plaza ships an update every 2 weeks, JC HOBBY monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Raid Plaza versus JC HOBBY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaid PlazaJC HOBBY
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (138 ratings)4.9 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings138 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEvermore LabsSmart Points Ltd

Customer experience

Raid Plaza

All ratings138 ratings
Positive62.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative46.4%

JC HOBBY

All ratings21 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Raid Plaza

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App no longer works after update
  • Cannot select anything in the app
  • Free credits not obtainable
  • Ad videos don't run
  • Clicking 'x' on ad doesn't work
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  • App erroring out
  • Credits used but no raid invite
  • Friend request but no raid invite
  • Bot accounts don't send invites
  • Lobbies fill up before joining

Requested features

10 requests
  • Improve ad experience (less videos, no games)
  • Fix ad click issues
  • Better instructions for new users
  • Ensure full lobbies for raids
  • Refund for wasted credits/passes
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  • Fix bot behavior (sending invites)
  • Make app more reliable for all users
  • Ensure correct raid invites
  • Improve bot matching for raids
  • Fix issues with free credit collection

JC HOBBY

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Raid Plaza

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Starter7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Plus$8.991 Month
  • Raidquaza Bronze$8.991 Month
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  • Raidquaza Silver$14.991 Month
  • Premium Ultimate$19.991 Month
One-time5
  • 10 Credits Pack$0.99
  • 55 Credits Pack$4.99
  • 110 Credits Pack$9.99
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  • 225 Credits Pack$19.99
  • 1200 Credits Pack$99.99
None

JC HOBBY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raid Plaza free?
Raid Plaza is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JC HOBBY free?
JC HOBBY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Raid Plaza or JC HOBBY?
JC HOBBY is rated higher. Raid Plaza averages 3.6 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while JC HOBBY averages 4.9 from 21 ratings.
Do Raid Plaza or JC HOBBY have ads?
Raid Plaza shows ads; JC HOBBY does not.
Which is updated more often, Raid Plaza or JC HOBBY?
Raid Plaza ships an update every 2 weeks, and JC HOBBY monthly. Most recently, Raid Plaza was updated on November 3, 2026 and JC HOBBY on November 1, 2026.

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