# WPQ Record vs API 653 helpmate

The clearest difference is device support: WPQ Record at 4 against API 653 helpmate's 2. WPQ Record also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WPQ Record sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and API 653 helpmate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WPQ Record ships an update fortnightly, API 653 helpmate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WPQ Record | API 653 helpmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 5 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shabbir Ahmed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1083166021) | [Austenite Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525502686) |

## What reviewers say

### WPQ Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wpq-record/id6461217142)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Auto-Renewing Subs | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Auto-Renewing Subs | $14.99 | per year |


### API 653 helpmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/api-653-helpmate/id6745550821)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| API 653 Premium - 1 Year Access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WPQ Record free?

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

### Is API 653 helpmate free?

API 653 helpmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do WPQ Record or API 653 helpmate have ads?

Neither WPQ Record nor API 653 helpmate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WPQ Record or API 653 helpmate?

WPQ Record ships an update fortnightly, and API 653 helpmate every 3 weeks. Most recently, WPQ Record was updated on October 11, 2026 and API 653 helpmate on September 30, 2026.

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