# Restockd vs Cardiem

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Restockd at none against Cardiem's 1. Restockd also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 4). Cardiem's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cardiem sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Restockd asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Restockd against 5.0 for Cardiem. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Restockd has 2.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Restockd's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cardiem's.

Restockd ships an update every 5 days, Cardiem weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Restockd | Cardiem |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restockd/id6744979439/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardiem/id6759199750/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phrame Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810287235) | [Jessica Boe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877377621) |

## What reviewers say

### Restockd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/restockd/id6744979439)

Get instant alerts for high-demand product restocks, including collectibles, electronics, and GPUs. Avoid missing out on limited drops with real-time notifications and a customizable watchlist.

**Highlights:** Instant restock alerts, Monitor hundreds of products, Customizable watchlist, Real-time notifications, Fast and lightweight design

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Consistent real-time updates
- 👍 Helpful for collectors
- 👍 Easy to choose items to track
- 🚀 Better notifications than other apps
- 👍 Friendly and helpful developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working/crashing
- 🐛 Stopped sending restock alerts

**Reported bugs**

- App showing blank screen
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More options for restock notifications
- Dark mode option


### Cardiem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardiem/id6759199750)

This app connects trading card game players with local shops to find cards, build decks, and discover events. It offers real-time pricing, inventory checks, and a unique live experience at participating card shows.

**Highlights:** Find cards at local shops, Build competitive decks, Discover nearby events, Live card show experience, Price check mode, Retail alerts

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cardiem Gold | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Restockd free?

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

### Is Cardiem free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Restockd or Cardiem?

Cardiem is rated higher. Restockd averages 4.9 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while Cardiem averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Restockd or Cardiem have ads?

Cardiem shows ads; Restockd does not.

### Which is updated more often, Restockd or Cardiem?

Restockd ships an update every 5 days, and Cardiem weekly. Most recently, Restockd was updated on October 18, 2026 and Cardiem on October 6, 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.*