# My Life vs Binder Buddy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Binder Buddy at 100% against My Life's 41%. Binder Buddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and ads (none vs shown). My Life's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Binder Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. My Life asks for nothing beyond the download.

Binder Buddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of My Life's written reviews are positive against 100% of Binder Buddy's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Life | Binder Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-life-simulation-game/id6511215182/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/binder-buddy/id6746769130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 220 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [国新 夏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538418070) | [Reese Rosenbrook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812212125) |

## What reviewers say

### My Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-life-simulation-game/id6511215182)

Simulate your ideal life by interacting with virtual characters. Build relationships, get married, and start a family to create your unique social network. Enjoy a life of your own design.

**Highlights:** Chat with virtual characters, Expand social network, Build friendships and romantic relationships, Simulate marriage and family, Develop your life story

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 My Life free?

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

### Is Binder Buddy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Life or Binder Buddy?

Binder Buddy is rated higher. My Life averages 3.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Binder Buddy averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do My Life or Binder Buddy have ads?

My Life shows ads; Binder Buddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Life or Binder Buddy?

My Life ships an update monthly, and Binder Buddy monthly. Most recently, My Life was updated on October 30, 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.*