Comparison

HamsterBase vs iRoast

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.

About

iRoast

Features
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iRoast 是一款专为手网烘焙咖啡爱好者设计的iOS应用,通过精确记录和可视化失重率数据,帮助用户实现更加个性化、可重复的烘焙效果。在传统烘焙中,烘焙师常常依赖视觉和听觉来判断烘焙程度,这导致烘焙结果的不一致性。通过失重率这一客观指标,iRoast 让手网烘焙更加精确、可控,帮助咖啡爱好者获得更加个性化的风味体验。

Screenshots

HamsterBase3 screens
iRoast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HamsterBase at Free against iRoast's $0.99. HamsterBase also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). iRoast's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

HamsterBase is free to download; iRoast costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HamsterBase ships an update every 2 months, iRoast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on May 14, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
HamsterBase versus iRoast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamsterBaseiRoast
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer纯洁 林嘉奇 龙

In-app purchases

None

HamsterBase

No in-app purchases

None

iRoast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HamsterBase free?
HamsterBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iRoast free?
iRoast costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HamsterBase or iRoast have ads?
Neither HamsterBase nor iRoast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HamsterBase or iRoast?
HamsterBase ships an update every 2 months, and iRoast every 4 days. Most recently, HamsterBase was updated on May 14, 2026 and iRoast on August 22, 2026.

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