Comparison

Chihu vs Hobby Mark

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chihu

This app helps you discover, track, and share your favorite books, movies, music, podcasts, and games. Organize your collections, write reviews, and connect with friends in a social space powered by NeoDB.

Highlights
  • Organize collections
  • Review and rate items
  • Social sharing
  • Custom list creation
  • Discover new content
Features
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Discover, Track & Share What You Love — Powered by NeoDB Dive into the world of culture with Chihu, the ultimate companion for exploring and managing your favorite books, movies, music, podcasts, games, and more. Seamlessly powered by the NeoDB platform. Key Features: • Organize Your Collections – Keep track of everything you’ve read, watched, listened to, or played. Create custom lists and easily manage your cultural library. • Review & Rate – Share your thoughts and opinions. Write reviews, leave ratings, and build your personal archive of experiences. • Join the Conversation – See what your friends are reading, watching, listening or playing across a vibrant social space connected to the Fediverse. Whether you're a cinephile, bookworm, audiophile, or just someone who loves to document your cultural journey, Chihu is your new favorite place to be.

About

Hobby Mark

Organize and track your entertainment interests like books, movies, TV shows, and games. Features include progress tracking, cloud sync, and an intuitive interface. Use guest mode or create an account for seamless data management.

Highlights
  • Track multiple hobby types (books, movies, TV, games)
  • Built-in search for new titles
  • Progress tracking (pending, in progress, completed)
  • Cloud sync across devices
  • Intuitive and modern interface
  • Guest mode for local data storage
Features
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Organize all your favorite hobbies in one place with Hobby Mark. A modern and easy-to-use app to track and manage your entertainment interests. Key Features: - Multiple hobby types Track books, movies, TV shows, video games, and board games all in one app. - Built-in search Easily find new titles to add to your collection with our integrated search tool. - Progress tracking Keep track of each hobby's status: pending, in progress, or completed. View your progress and statistics at a glance. - Cloud sync Create an account and sync all your data across devices. Your hobbies are always available, no matter where you are. - Intuitive interface Clean and modern design that makes organizing your hobbies fun and easy. - Guest mode You can use the app without creating an account, with all your data stored locally on your device. Perfect for: • Readers who want to keep track of books they've read • Movie lovers who want to organize their watchlist • Series fans who don't want to lose track • Gamers who want to manage their video game library • Board game enthusiasts organizing their game sessions Download Hobby Mark today and start organizing your hobbies efficiently.

Screenshots

Chihu4 screens
Hobby Mark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hobby Mark at none against Chihu's 4. Hobby Mark also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). Chihu's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Chihu sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hobby Mark asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Chihu against 5.0 for Hobby Mark. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chihu ships an update every 10 days, Hobby Mark every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Chihu versus Hobby Mark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChihuHobby Mark
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB62 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDennis da Silva NunesKilian Cerdan

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Chihu

One-time4
  • Kind Tip$0.99
  • Generous Tip$1.99
  • Bountiful Tip$2.99
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  • Supporter Tip$9.99
None

Hobby Mark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chihu free?
Chihu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hobby Mark free?
Hobby Mark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chihu or Hobby Mark?
Chihu and Hobby Mark are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Chihu or Hobby Mark have ads?
Hobby Mark shows ads; Chihu does not.
Which is updated more often, Chihu or Hobby Mark?
Chihu ships an update every 10 days, and Hobby Mark every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chihu was updated on October 9, 2026 and Hobby Mark on October 6, 2026.

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