# Gi vs VisitorPad Buddy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VisitorPad Buddy at none against Gi's 17. VisitorPad Buddy also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Gi's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gi sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. VisitorPad Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gi ships an update every 9 days, VisitorPad Buddy every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gi | VisitorPad Buddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Size | 228 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志举 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151358442) | [Vipower Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664423275) |

## What reviewers say

### Gi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gi-pro/id6746477183)

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 梧桐岛一个月普通会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 优享会员1个月 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 梧桐岛优享会员1个月 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 车智星-OBD普通会员 12个月 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 车智星-OBD尊享会员 12个月 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 车智星-OBD普通会员 36个月 | $29.99 | one-time |
| vip会员 12个月 套餐价格(东亚) | $29.99 | one-time |
| 车智星-OBD普通会员 永久套餐 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 车智星-OBD尊享会员 36个月 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 车智星-OBD尊享会员 永久套餐 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 梧桐岛优享会员12个月 | $39.99 | one-time |
| vip会员 24个月 套餐价格 (东亚) | $50.90 | one-time |
| 车智星-OBD激活会员 12个月 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 梧桐岛尊享会员12个月 | $59.99 | one-time |
| vip会员 36个月 套餐价格 (东亚) | $67.90 | one-time |
| 梧桐岛优享会员36个月 | $69.99 | one-time |


### VisitorPad Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visitorpad-buddy/id6752937391)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gi free?

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

### Is VisitorPad Buddy free?

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

### Do Gi or VisitorPad Buddy have ads?

Neither Gi nor VisitorPad Buddy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gi or VisitorPad Buddy?

Gi ships an update every 9 days, and VisitorPad Buddy every 5 weeks. Most recently, Gi was updated on October 28, 2026 and VisitorPad Buddy on October 24, 2026.

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