# Hobbyverse vs Horizon. Media Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hobbyverse at none against Horizon. Media Tracker's 2. Hobbyverse also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Horizon. Media Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (19 vs 3). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Horizon. Media Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Hobbyverse asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hobbyverse against 5.0 for Horizon. Media Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Horizon. Media Tracker has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Hobbyverse ships an update every 3 weeks, Horizon. Media Tracker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hobbyverse | Horizon. Media Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobbyverse/id6737285930/reviews) | [5.0 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizon-media-tracker/id6766127744/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 42 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crispy Corp, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759227479) | [Tract Entertainment](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896205469) |

## What reviewers say

### Hobbyverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobbyverse/id6737285930)

Track your media consumption, gaming sessions, and reading progress. Level up your hero avatar by earning experience and achievements for your tracked activities. Connect with friends to share your hobby journey and discover new interests.

**Highlights:** Track movies and TV shows, Log board game wins and losses, Record reading progress, Level up hero avatar with experience, Earn achievements and medals, Connect with friends, Create custom lists

**In-app purchases:** none


### Horizon. Media Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizon-media-tracker/id6766127744)

This app consolidates your entertainment preferences, including movies, TV shows, music, and games, into a single profile. Track, discover, and share your tastes with friends, and receive personalized recommendations across all media. It offers a unified experience for all your entertainment tracking needs.

**Highlights:** Unified entertainment tracking, Personalized recommendations, Release calendar and notifications, Social features for friends, Customizable lists, Import from Letterboxd

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Horizon Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Horizon Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hobbyverse free?

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

### Is Horizon. Media Tracker free?

Horizon. Media Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hobbyverse or Horizon. Media Tracker?

Hobbyverse and Horizon. Media Tracker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 19 ratings respectively.

### Do Hobbyverse or Horizon. Media Tracker have ads?

Neither Hobbyverse nor Horizon. Media Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hobbyverse or Horizon. Media Tracker?

Hobbyverse ships an update every 3 weeks, and Horizon. Media Tracker every 2 days. Most recently, Hobbyverse was updated on October 30, 2026 and Horizon. Media Tracker on October 31, 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.*