# Shade Button Widget vs Old Buddies

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Old Buddies at 100% against Shade Button Widget's 0%. Old Buddies also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Shade Button Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Old Buddies sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Shade Button Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Old Buddies holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Shade Button Widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of Old Buddies's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shade Button Widget | Old Buddies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shade-button-widget/id6482298492/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-buddies/id6754047070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hex Array Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621788839) | [Kevin Klein](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846432712) |

## What reviewers say

### Shade Button Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shade-button-widget/id6482298492)

This app provides a fun way to express sass and humor through a dedicated button. Access it from your home screen or lock screen to quickly generate and share witty captions or animated stickers. It's designed for moments when you need a touch of playful sarcasm.

**Highlights:** Home screen widget, Lock screen widget, Randomized shady captions, Shareable captions, Animated stickers, Resizable stickers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Old Buddies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-buddies/id6754047070)

Rediscover forgotten screen names and online identities from your contacts. Relive the nostalgia of the early internet era with an authentic Windows XP-inspired design and classic features.

**Highlights:** Rediscover forgotten screen names, See old buddies from contacts, Recreate buddy lists, Windows XP era design, Authentic nostalgia, Privacy focused

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock your old buddy list. | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shade Button Widget free?

Shade Button Widget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Old Buddies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shade Button Widget or Old Buddies?

Old Buddies is rated higher. Shade Button Widget averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Old Buddies averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Shade Button Widget or Old Buddies have ads?

Shade Button Widget shows ads; Old Buddies does not.

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