# PriceBuddy vs IA ONE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PriceBuddy at 88% against IA ONE's 0%. PriceBuddy also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.4) and device support (3 vs 1). IA ONE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PriceBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and IA ONE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PriceBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of PriceBuddy's written reviews are positive against 0% of IA ONE's.

PriceBuddy ships an update weekly, IA ONE every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PriceBuddy | IA ONE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pricebuddy/id6740782880/reviews)** | [2.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ia-one/id6804374217/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#44** |
| Size | 86 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Great Sitkin Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772148599) | [Ulan Hada Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894587408) |

## What reviewers say

### PriceBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pricebuddy/id6740782880)

This app automatically tracks Costco price drops on your recent purchases. It alerts you to potential rebates, allowing you to claim the difference back at the store within 30 days. Save money effortlessly by letting it monitor price adjustments for you.

**Highlights:** Automatic price drop detection, Rebate opportunity notifications, 30-day price adjustment tracking, Costco purchase monitoring, Easy rebate claim process

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Standard Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### IA ONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ia-one/id6804374217)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Grossing · Shopping (US App Store)

Never miss a restock again. This app lets you track desired products from supported retailers and receive timely alerts when they become available online or in nearby stores. Simply paste a product link to start monitoring.

**Highlights:** Product restock alerts, Multi-retailer watchlist, Online and nearby-store checks, Push notification preferences, Direct link to retailer, Apple Store availability monitoring

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PriceBuddy free?

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

### Is IA ONE free?

IA ONE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PriceBuddy or IA ONE?

PriceBuddy is rated higher. PriceBuddy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while IA ONE averages 2.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do PriceBuddy or IA ONE have ads?

Neither PriceBuddy nor IA ONE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PriceBuddy or IA ONE?

PriceBuddy ships an update weekly, and IA ONE every 2 days. Most recently, PriceBuddy was updated on October 20, 2026 and IA ONE 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.*