# Waxstat vs OrcaSource

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OrcaSource at none against Waxstat's 2. OrcaSource also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%). Waxstat's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 2) and chart position (#82 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waxstat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. OrcaSource 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 OrcaSource. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waxstat has 50 ratings behind it against 2, 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 OrcaSource's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waxstat | OrcaSource |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waxstat/id6478833230/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orcasource/id6796074565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#82** | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [EMDAP TECHNOLOGIES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1734103298) | [OrcaSource LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796074567) |

## What reviewers say

### Waxstat

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

**Currently charting:** #82 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


### OrcaSource

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orcasource/id6796074565)

This app flips the traditional marketplace model. Buyers post what they need and set a price, allowing sellers to send offers directly. Sellers can proactively find buyers by browsing requests and sending their own offers.

**Highlights:** Post desired items and set prices, Receive offers directly from sellers, Proactively sell by browsing buyer requests, Send offers directly to interested buyers, Post bounties for item sourcing, Social-media style browsing feed

**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 OrcaSource free?

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

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

OrcaSource is rated higher. Waxstat averages 4.9 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while OrcaSource averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Waxstat or OrcaSource have ads?

Neither Waxstat nor OrcaSource shows ads.

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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.*