Comparison

BLR. vs HobbyMate

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

Head to head
About

BLR.

Features
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BLR is an anonymous voice messaging app designed for Gen Z. Record your voice and send it without showing your name or profile Add fun voice filters with AI. Get anonymous replies. No pressure, no tracking—just real talk. What You Can Do: Send and receive anonymous voice messages Use AI to change how your voice sounds Reply without revealing who you are Upgrade to reveal messages and unlock more listens Perfect for: Confessions Compliments Inside jokes Just saying what’s on your mind BLR is a safe, expressive space made for this generation. No names. Just vibes.

About

HobbyMate

Features
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The all‑in‑one hub for hobby lovers. Discover and follow interest‑based communities, chat with nearby hobbyists, and never miss a workshop or game night again. • Find Your Crowd ‑ Filter members by location, age and skill. • Book Events & Workshops ‑ Reserve seats, pay securely in‑app and receive e‑tickets in Wallet. • Hobby Marketplace ‑ Buy, sell or trade gear, collectibles and DIY kits. • Private & Secure ‑ OTP sign‑in, report/block tools and GDPR‑compliant data handling. Level‑up your free time with HobbyMate and turn interests into real‑world friendships! https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BLR.4 screens
HobbyMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HobbyMate at none against BLR.'s 2. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. BLR. sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. HobbyMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BLR. ships an update weekly, HobbyMate every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
BLR. versus HobbyMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBLR.HobbyMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB87 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperPhone Sit ThwayVarun Rathi

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BLR.

One-time2
  • BLRPremium$4.99
  • BLRPremium$35.99
None

HobbyMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BLR. free?
BLR. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HobbyMate free?
HobbyMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BLR. or HobbyMate have ads?
Neither BLR. nor HobbyMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BLR. or HobbyMate?
BLR. ships an update weekly, and HobbyMate every 11 days. Most recently, BLR. was updated on October 28, 2026 and HobbyMate on November 5, 2026.

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