# Lottery vs Binder Buddy

The clearest difference is rating: Binder Buddy at 5.0 against Lottery's 4.4. Binder Buddy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months). Lottery's advantage is ratings volume (211 vs 12). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lottery sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Binder Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Binder Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lottery has 211 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Lottery ships an update every 9 months, Binder Buddy monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lottery | Binder Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (211 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lottery-scratch-games/id6476060019/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binder-buddy/id6746769130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **211** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 184 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Huajn Match 3 Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642869188) | [Reese Rosenbrook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812212125) |

## What reviewers say

### Lottery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lottery-scratch-games/id6476060019)

Experience the thrill of lottery scratch-off tickets without risking real money. This app offers a variety of virtual scratch cards with realistic effects and the chance to win big virtual prizes. It's designed for amusement and entertainment purposes only.

**Highlights:** Multiple scratch-off ticket types, Realistic scratching effect, Large virtual payouts, Multiple wins per ticket, Up to 1000x prize multiplier

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MINI OFFER | $0.99 | one-time |
| SMALL OFFER | $4.99 | one-time |
| ADVANCED OFFER | $9.99 | one-time |
| BIG OFFER | $14.99 | one-time |
| MEGA OFFER | $24.99 | one-time |
| HIGH ROLLER OFFER | $49.99 | one-time |


### Binder Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binder-buddy/id6746769130)

Track the prices of all your trading cards, including English, Japanese, and promo cards. This app provides daily updates from TCGPlayer's database, allowing you to manage your collection and stay informed about its value.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive card database, Daily price updates, Track English cards, Track Japanese cards, Track promo cards, Binder collection management

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lottery free?

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

### Is Binder Buddy free?

Binder Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lottery or Binder Buddy?

Binder Buddy is rated higher. Lottery averages 4.4 out of 5 from 211 ratings, while Binder Buddy averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Lottery or Binder Buddy have ads?

Lottery shows ads; Binder Buddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lottery or Binder Buddy?

Lottery ships an update every 9 months, and Binder Buddy monthly. Most recently, Lottery was updated on November 8, 2026 and Binder Buddy on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*