Comparison

HamsterBase vs Bob's Note

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

Bob's Note

Features
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Collect and manage your favorite Hearthstone decks with Bob’s Note! Key Features: - Copy a deck code to your clipboard, and Bob’s Note will parse it automatically - Swipe left on a deck to delete it, or swipe right to give it a custom name - Discover popular decks that are updated periodically Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HamsterBase3 screens
Bob's Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bob's Note at every 4 days against HamsterBase's every 2 months. HamsterBase's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HamsterBase ships an update every 2 months, Bob's Note every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on May 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
HamsterBase versus Bob's Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamsterBaseBob's Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size119 MB53 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer纯洁 ζž—Wan ChenXi

In-app purchases

None

HamsterBase

No in-app purchases

None

Bob's Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HamsterBase free?
HamsterBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bob's Note free?
Bob's Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HamsterBase or Bob's Note have ads?
Neither HamsterBase nor Bob's Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HamsterBase or Bob's Note?
HamsterBase ships an update every 2 months, and Bob's Note every 4 days. Most recently, HamsterBase was updated on May 14, 2026 and Bob's Note on September 21, 2026.

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