Comparison

Spyde vs Diecast Drawer

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

Head to head
About

Spyde

Identify car makes, models, and values by snapping photos or short clips. Engage in car spotting duels, claim territory on a map with your spotted cars, and complete collections. Compete on global leaderboards and complete timed challenges.

Highlights
  • Identify car make, model, and generation
  • Value cars at market price
  • Build and manage a virtual garage
  • Engage in Elo-ranked car spotting duels
  • Claim and defend territory on a map
  • Complete car model collections
  • Participate in timed car hunt challenges
Features
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Every car you spot is yours. Snap a car. Spyde names the make, model and generation, values it at its real market price, and parks it in your garage. SPOT – Daily drivers to hypercars, classics to one-offs. Photo or short clip. RACE – Put your catches on the line against real spotters. Elo-ranked duels and quick matches. MAP WARS – Every spot claims territory around you, and pricier cars claim more blocks. Hold your blocks to earn daily rent, and take them back when a rival moves in. COLLECT – Chase every model from Porsche, BMW, Ferrari and more until the set is complete. HUNT – Timed challenges for specific target cars. Find them and they pay more. RANK – Grow your garage value and climb the boards in your city and worldwide. SPYDE PRO – No ads, gallery uploads, AI renders of your own photos, gold badge. Spyde Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription (yearly or monthly) plus a one-time 30-day pass. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at purchase; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed or cancelled in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://spyde.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://spyde.app/privacy

About

Diecast Drawer

Organize your diecast car collection, track its value, and discover new releases. Features include cataloging with photos and notes, smart scanning for instant logging, and live pricing updates from eBay. Build wishlists and import existing collections.

Highlights
  • Catalog diecast cars with photos, rarity, and notes
  • Track collection value with live eBay pricing
  • Discover new releases from top brands
  • Smart Scan packaging recognition
  • Build and manage wishlists
  • Import/export collection data
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DiecastDrawer is the collector's companion for your diecast cars. Catalog your entire collection, track what it's worth, and discover the latest releases — all in one app built for serious collectors. Your Vault keeps every car organized with photos, categories, rarity, and notes. Browse the newest drops from Hot Wheels, Matchbox, MiniGT, Kaido House, Inno64, Pop Race, and Tarmac Works, and add them to your collection with a single tap. Use Smart Scan to identify a car from its packaging and log it instantly — entirely on your device. Know your collection's worth with live eBay pricing, see how its value changes over time, and spot your most valuable pieces. Build a wishlist of the cars you're hunting and import an existing collection from a spreadsheet in seconds. FREE FEATURES Unlimited vault with photos, categories, rarity, and notes Latest releases from seven top diecast brands Smart Scan packaging recognition (on-device) Wishlist with target prices Achievement badges DIECASTDRAWER PRO Vault Analytics — live eBay pricing, total collection value, set completion Collection Insights — value over time, composition, and your top cars Price Alerts — get notified when eBay prices drop below your target Import / Export — CSV import, PDF catalogue, and a shareable collection link Verified Pro collector badge on your community profile DiecastDrawer Pro is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Start collecting smarter today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spyde4 screens
Diecast Drawer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spyde at 4.9 against Diecast Drawer's 1.0. Spyde also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). Diecast Drawer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Spyde sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Diecast Drawer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spyde holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spyde has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spyde ships an update every 6 days, Diecast Drawer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spyde versus Diecast Drawer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpydeDiecast Drawer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB11 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperTKLabs LTDMark Kovacs

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Spyde

Subscriptions2
  • Spyde Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Spyde Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Spyde Pro 30-day pass$9.99
2 purchases

Diecast Drawer

Subscriptions2
  • Diecast Drawer Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Spyde free?
Spyde is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Diecast Drawer free?
Diecast Drawer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spyde or Diecast Drawer?
Spyde is rated higher. Spyde averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Diecast Drawer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Spyde or Diecast Drawer have ads?
Spyde shows ads; Diecast Drawer does not.
Which is updated more often, Spyde or Diecast Drawer?
Spyde ships an update every 6 days, and Diecast Drawer fortnightly. Most recently, Spyde was updated on November 5, 2026 and Diecast Drawer on October 31, 2026.

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