Comparison

HamsterBase vs GetPaird.io Companion

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

GetPaird.io Companion

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GetPaird is the companion app for competitive and casual trading card game tournaments. Whether you play Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon TCG, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Lorcana, Star Wars: Unlimited, Flesh and Blood, or any other trading card game — GetPaird keeps you connected to your local tournament scene. FIND TOURNAMENTS NEAR YOU Browse upcoming events based on your location. Filter by game, format, city, or organizer. Never miss a tournament at your local game store again. JOIN IN SECONDS Scan a QR code or enter a tournament code to register instantly. Manage your registration, waitlist status, and entry payment — all from your phone. LIVE PAIRINGS & STANDINGS Follow your tournament in real time. See your table assignment as soon as pairings are posted, check live standings, and track your tiebreakers round by round. REPORT MATCH RESULTS Submit your match results directly from the app. Confirm or dispute results with your opponent. Support for standard best-of-3 matches and multiplayer pods (Commander, and more). MANAGE YOUR DECKLISTS Build, edit, and store your decklists for every game and format. Import cards in bulk, view mana curves and deck statistics, and submit your decklist to tournaments before the deadline. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Get notified when pairings are posted, when your opponent submits a result, or when your waitlist spot opens up. Stay informed without constantly refreshing. SUPPORTED GAMES • Magic: The Gathering (Standard, Modern, Pioneer, Legacy, Duel Commander, Commander, Draft, Sealed, and more) • Pokémon TCG • Yu-Gi-Oh! • One Piece TCG • Disney Lorcana • Star Wars: Unlimited • Flesh and Blood • Digimon Card Game • Dragon Ball Super Card Game • Altered • Riftbound TCG • And more to come BUILT FOR THE COMMUNITY GetPaird is designed by tournament players, for tournament players. Whether you're a casual Friday Night Magic regular or a competitive grinder traveling to regionals, GetPaird makes organized play smoother. Free to use. No ads.

Screenshots

HamsterBase3 screens
GetPaird.io Companion4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HamsterBase at 12.4 against GetPaird.io Companion's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
HamsterBase versus GetPaird.io Companion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamsterBaseGetPaird.io Companion
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size119 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer纯洁 林Jordane Lacombe

In-app purchases

None

HamsterBase

No in-app purchases

None

GetPaird.io Companion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HamsterBase free?
HamsterBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GetPaird.io Companion free?
GetPaird.io Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HamsterBase or GetPaird.io Companion have ads?
Neither HamsterBase nor GetPaird.io Companion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HamsterBase or GetPaird.io Companion?
HamsterBase ships an update every 2 months, and GetPaird.io Companion every 2 months. Most recently, HamsterBase was updated on October 2, 2026 and GetPaird.io Companion on October 24, 2026.

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