# HobbyMonitor vs Comp Buddy Live

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HobbyMonitor at 100% against Comp Buddy Live's 0%. HobbyMonitor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). Comp Buddy Live's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HobbyMonitor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Comp Buddy Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

HobbyMonitor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HobbyMonitor has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of HobbyMonitor's written reviews are positive against 0% of Comp Buddy Live's.

HobbyMonitor ships an update every 3 weeks, Comp Buddy Live every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HobbyMonitor | Comp Buddy Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobbymonitor-card-tracker/id6746389046/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comp-buddy-live/id6785682959/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 87 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HobbyMonitor LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816594414) | [Silo Studios L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785682961) |

## What reviewers say

### HobbyMonitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hobbymonitor-card-tracker/id6746389046)

Manage your card collection with tools for tracking, market insights, and grading estimates. Organize your cards, understand their value, and make informed decisions about your collection. Features include collection building, price tracking, and pre-grading assessments.

**Highlights:** Build and manage multiple card collections, Add card details manually or via scans, Optional price tracking for value, Pre-grading estimates from card photos, Market Pulse for research, Product checklists for releases

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly v2 | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual v2 | $59.99 | per year |
| Pro Annual v2 | $124.99 | per year |


### Comp Buddy Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comp-buddy-live/id6785682959)

Instantly identify trading cards and get real-time sold prices during live auctions. Track market trends, manage your collection, and make smarter buying decisions. Designed for collectors and flippers participating in live online auctions.

**Highlights:** Instant card identification with sold prices, Live auction sales data, Market trend analysis, Breaker assistant for team/spot evaluation, Watchlist for tracking cards, Share from other apps

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HobbyMonitor free?

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

### Is Comp Buddy Live free?

Comp Buddy Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HobbyMonitor or Comp Buddy Live?

HobbyMonitor is rated higher. HobbyMonitor averages 5.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Comp Buddy Live averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do HobbyMonitor or Comp Buddy Live have ads?

Neither HobbyMonitor nor Comp Buddy Live shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HobbyMonitor or Comp Buddy Live?

HobbyMonitor ships an update every 3 weeks, and Comp Buddy Live every 2 days. Most recently, HobbyMonitor was updated on October 16, 2026 and Comp Buddy Live on October 2, 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.*