# Waxstat vs Aucword

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aucword at none against Waxstat's 2. Aucword also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Waxstat's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 4) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waxstat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Aucword asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Waxstat against 5.0 for Aucword. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waxstat has 50 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Waxstat's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aucword's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waxstat | Aucword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waxstat/id6478833230/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aucword-auction-notifications/id6759997767/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EMDAP TECHNOLOGIES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734103298) | [Sergio Vargas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848594460) |

## What reviewers say

### Waxstat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waxstat/id6478833230)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Easily compare prices for wax and hobby boxes with real-time updates from over 25 retailers. Find deals, scan UPCs, and stay informed about product releases and price changes. This app is a trusted source for sealed product data.

**Highlights:** Price comparison for wax and hobby boxes, Real-time price updates from 25+ retailers, UPC scanning for instant comps, Release calendar for new products, Price change notifications, Deals and secret wax deal finder

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hobbyist | $24.99 | per month |
| Dealer | $99.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Great for price comparison
- 💡 Must-have hobby app
- 🚀 Quick access to prices and availability
- 👍 Perfect for card shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Paywalled and adds friction
- 😞 Requires login for search
- 😞 Poor customer service
- 😞 Account suspended for IP issue
- 😞 Unable to use website or app

**Reported bugs**

- Can’t properly cache login credentials
- Account suspended for IP Address issue
- Can’t log into the app on phone

**Requested features**

- How to input a list of all cards


### Aucword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aucword-auction-notifications/id6759997767)

Never miss an eBay auction again. This app syncs your watchlist, providing real-time countdowns, price alerts, and timely notifications to help you bid at the right moment. Track auctions directly from your lock screen or home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Real-time countdown alerts, Lock screen live activity, Home screen widgets, Target price alerts, Automatic watchlist sync, eBay account connection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waxstat free?

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

### Is Aucword free?

Aucword is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Waxstat or Aucword?

Aucword is rated higher. Waxstat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Aucword averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Waxstat or Aucword have ads?

Neither Waxstat nor Aucword shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Waxstat or Aucword?

Waxstat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Aucword every 3 weeks. Most recently, Waxstat was updated on November 8, 2026 and Aucword on November 5, 2026.

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