Comparison

HamsterBase vs 拾趣

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

Head to head
About

HamsterBase

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HamsterBase is a tool centered around privacy protection and offline friendliness for use in later reading. The well-designed HamsterBase features the following characteristics: Offline First: It can be used offline without relying on servers.Privacy First: It does not collect any data and prioritizes your privacy.Keyboard First: Almost all features can be easily accessed via keyboard shortcuts.No Data Hijacking: You can store data locally and enjoy seamless API integration with other software.No Subscription Required: It’s free to use during the beta period.Break Device Limitations: Through P2P synchronization, your database can break free from device limitations.Powerful Full-text Search: Unlock the power of comprehensive searches, accessing the full content of every saved webpage. HamsterBase works with all your favorite apps, such as Logseq, Obsidian, Notion, and Siyuan.

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拾趣

Features
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拾趣: 谐音拾取,也谐音失去 希望拾趣可以帮你拾起那些散落的、遗失的有趣内容。 **-- 功能:** 1. 不需要注册,下载就能用。 2. 数据使用 iCloud 保存,支持苹果多平台同步!不用担心数据丢失问题。 3. 支持通过文件夹和标签进行分类,文件夹可以自定义封面。 4. 支持自动根据来源分类,方便整理。 5. 新拟态设计,颜值超高。 6. 支持笔记摘录,保存到本地查看。 7. 支持时间轴查看记录。 **-- 和其他稍后读 app 的区别:** 1. 极简!纯原生代码设计,大小只有 7M。 2. 我们不做剪裁,内容使用定制的内置浏览器渲染,不会出现图片丢失、排版错误。因此解析速度很快,不会出现等待情况。 3. 内容离线可以保存为图片和 PDF。我们的 app 保存下来的内容和你看到的完全一致,无论是格式还是内容,不用再担心 404 了。 4. 清晰的阅读进度面板,可以看到实时阅读进度。 -- 隐私政策:https://indieappcreator.pages.dev/serendipity/PrivacyPolicy -- 用户协议:https://indieappcreator.pages.dev/serendipity/PrivacyPolicy -- 使用协议:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

HamsterBase3 screens
拾趣4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HamsterBase at none against 拾趣's 3. HamsterBase also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). 拾趣's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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. 拾趣 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. HamsterBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HamsterBase ships an update every 2 months, 拾趣 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
HamsterBase versus 拾趣: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamsterBase拾趣
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB7 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer纯洁 林亚军 谢

In-app purchases

None

HamsterBase

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

拾趣

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifeTime$7.99

Questions

Is HamsterBase free?
HamsterBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 拾趣 free?
拾趣 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HamsterBase or 拾趣 have ads?
Neither HamsterBase nor 拾趣 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HamsterBase or 拾趣?
HamsterBase ships an update every 2 months, and 拾趣 weekly. Most recently, HamsterBase was updated on October 30, 2026 and 拾趣 on November 4, 2026.

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