Comparison

Wallet Buddy! vs PerkRadar

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

Head to head
About

Wallet Buddy!

Securely manage all your credit, debit, and reward cards in one place. Easily add, organize, and access card details with features like scanning, quick copy, and powerful search. Track rewards and set payment reminders for better financial organization.

Highlights
  • Card management and organization
  • Card scanning and auto-population
  • Quick copy of card details
  • Secure local storage and encrypted backups
  • Rewards tracking and spending analysis
  • Manual payment reminders
  • Credit card statistics
Features
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Wallet Buddy! - Your Digital Card Management App Simplify your life with Wallet Buddy! - the ultimate app for securely managing your credit, debit, and reward cards—all in one place. Whether you're juggling multiple cards or looking to stay organized, Wallet Buddy has you covered. KEY FEATURES: - Card Management: Add, edit, and organize your cards with ease. - Card Import: Scan in cards and auto populate card details with the built-in scanner. - Quick Copy: Copy card numbers, expiration dates, or CVV with a single tap. - Photo Support: Store high-quality front and back images of your cards. - Customizable Views: View your cards in a list or in a customizable grid. - Powerful Search: Instantly locate cards by name, issuer, or custom tags. Even search by last 4/5 digits of a card. - Fuzzy Search: Fuzzy searching means typos won't stop you from accessing your cards quickly. - Smart Search: Search with Apple Intelligence and find cards with questions like "dining cards". - Intelligent Filters: Sort cards by type, network, or reward categories. - Pin Favorites: Keep your most-used cards readily accessible. - Rewards Tracking: Tag cards with reward categories and track spending in those categories. - Secure Local Storage: Your card information stays safe, stored locally on your device. - Encrypted Backups: Export secure password-protected backups to keep your data safe. - Dark Mode: Beautifully designed for day or night use. - Credit Card Statistics: Know your 5/24 status or other powerful summary statistics at a glance. - Manual Payment Reminders: For those cards that don't have autopay, set up payment reminders to never forget! WHY CHOOSE WALLET BUDDY? Your security is our top priority. Wallet Buddy! stores your card data completely locally and on-device, and password-encrypted backups ensure your information stays protected. WHO IS THIS FOR? - Credit card power users - People with many gift cards - Travelers managing reward programs - Organized individuals - Anyone looking for a secure digital backup for physical cards TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR CARDS Wallet Buddy! is designed to make card management simple, secure, and intuitive. With powerful features and a sleek design, it's the ultimate companion for your wallet. Download Wallet Buddy! Experience a smarter, safer way to manage your cards and make the most of your wallet. Note: Data is stored locally. Regularly export backups in case of data loss. Optimized for iPhone | Supports iPad & Mac Secure | Simple | Always at Hand © 2024 Kevin Tang. All Rights Reserved. "Wallet Buddy!" is a trademark of Kevin Tang. All trademarks and brand names belong to their respective owners and do not represent endorsements of any kind.

About

PerkRadar

Effortlessly manage all your credit card benefits in one central location. Avoid missing out on valuable credits and ensure you maximize your card's perks before they expire. Receive timely alerts and track your usage history.

Highlights
  • Track multiple credit cards
  • Monitor benefit balances
  • Benefit reset date monitoring
  • Expiration alerts
  • Usage history tracking
  • Visual progress bars
Features
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PerkRadar helps you track and maximize all your credit card benefits in one place. Never miss a credit or let a perk expire again! KEY FEATURES: • Track Multiple Cards - Add and monitor all your credit cards • Benefit Tracking - See remaining balances for travel credits, dining credits, and more • Reset Date Monitoring - Know exactly when benefits reset • Expiration Alerts - Get notified before credits expire • Usage History - Track how you've used your benefits • Progress Tracking - Visual progress bars show usage at a glance PRO FEATURES (One-time purchase): • Unlimited Cards - Track as many cards as you need • Custom Perks - Add your own benefits not in our database • Perk Insights - Analytics on usage, waste, and performance • Customized Notifications - Choose which benefits trigger alerts • Quick App Access - One-tap access to related apps (DoorDash, Uber, etc.)

Screenshots

Wallet Buddy!4 screens
PerkRadar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PerkRadar at none against Wallet Buddy!'s shown. Wallet Buddy!'s advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Wallet Buddy! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and PerkRadar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Wallet Buddy! against 5.0 for PerkRadar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wallet Buddy! has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wallet Buddy! ships an update weekly, PerkRadar every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Wallet Buddy! versus PerkRadar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWallet Buddy!PerkRadar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin TangXueqian Chen

Customer experience

Wallet Buddy!

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PerkRadar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Wallet Buddy!

One-time4
  • Export Pack - 3 Pack2 variants$2.99
  • Export Pack - 10 Pack2 variants$5.99
  • Export Pack - Unlimited2 variants$6.99
Show 1 more
  • Remove Ads2 variants$9.99
1 purchases

PerkRadar

One-time1
  • PerkRadar Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Wallet Buddy! free?
Wallet Buddy! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PerkRadar free?
PerkRadar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wallet Buddy! or PerkRadar?
Wallet Buddy! and PerkRadar are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Wallet Buddy! or PerkRadar have ads?
Wallet Buddy! shows ads; PerkRadar does not.
Which is updated more often, Wallet Buddy! or PerkRadar?
Wallet Buddy! ships an update weekly, and PerkRadar every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wallet Buddy! was updated on September 2, 2026 and PerkRadar on September 8, 2026.

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