Comparison

BitCare vs Bitcoin HQ

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

Head to head
About

BitCare

Features
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Take control of your Bitcoin self-custody with a structured continuity framework. BitCare helps you understand your current setup, improve what matters most, prepare for recovery, and create Family Continuity for the people you trust. Designed for serious Bitcoin holders, BitCare guides you step by step to reduce risks, strengthen your self-custody setup, and prepare for situations where access may otherwise be lost. What BitCare does 1. Assess your setup Understand your current self-custody readiness through a structured assessment. 2. Improve what matters most Get clear, prioritized actions to strengthen your setup and address meaningful risks. 3. Document My Custody Record how your self-custody arrangement is structured so your recovery and continuity plans have a clear foundation. 4. Prepare a Recovery Plan Document how your Bitcoin can be recovered if something goes wrong. 5. Prepare Family Continuity Define how the people you trust can begin the continuity process if you can no longer act. Stay ready over time BitCare helps you maintain awareness of: - custody readiness - recovery preparedness - Family Continuity readiness - plan freshness and review needs So your setup can evolve as your circumstances change. Privacy-first and non-custodial BitCare is fully non-custodial. - BitCare never holds or controls your Bitcoin - no private keys or seed phrases are required - no wallet credentials are requested - no wallet access is required - BitCare does not execute transactions - sensitive recovery material should never be entered into the app BitCare stores only the information needed to provide the planning and continuity features you choose to use. Secure offline documents Recovery and Family Continuity plans can be exported as password-protected .bitcare documents. Encrypted exports are created for offline use and can be opened again through BitCare using the correct password. BitCare does not store exported files and cannot recover a lost export password. Important BitCare is an educational and organizational tool for Bitcoin self-custody and continuity planning. It is not a wallet, exchange, custodian, financial adviser, legal adviser, or tax adviser. You remain responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and security of your own setup and plans. Swiss-based. Privacy-first. Non-custodial. Built with a focus on clarity, structure, security, and long-term responsibility. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bitcoin HQ

Features
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Bitcoin headquarters for long-term holders. Track, stack and hold with clarity. Most Bitcoin apps push you to trade more, check more, and stress more. Bitcoin HQ was built for the opposite. Your headquarters for long-term holding, portfolio tracking, strategy tools, and the mindset framework to stay consistent while everyone else reacts. No trading. No leverage. No noise. Just clarity. BUILT FOR TRUST No private keys No transactions No custody Bitcoin HQ never touches your Bitcoin, only the data you choose to add FREE FEATURES Live BTC price (USD and EUR) Bitcoin Journey Bar - track progress to 1 BTC and beyond Halving Countdown Network health (hashrate, difficulty, mempool) Bitcoin news feed Bitcoin-themed games BITCOIN HQ PRO (subscription required) Unlock the full toolkit with a 7-day free trial. Monthly or annual subscriptions available. Portfolio Tracking & Wallets (PRO) Track your total BTC across multiple wallets Current value, cost basis, and performance at a glance Full P&L breakdown per wallet (EUR and USD supported) Watch-only addresses - no keys required Performance and Insights (PRO) Portfolio value and P&L charts over time Holdings breakdown with average buy price and unrealised returns Snapshot tool to export and share your progress Strategy Tools (PRO) DCA Journal - log every buy and track your average cost DCA Simulator - model long-term stacking scenarios Target Planner - estimate time to reach 0.1, 0.5, or 1 BTC What If Calculator - see future value at any BTC price Mindset and Discipline (PRO) This is where Bitcoin HQ is different. Stress Test - see how your portfolio reacts to major drops Emotional Risk Check - measure your mindset during volatility Proof of Conviction - track days held and cycles survived Fear and Greed Index - understand market psychology Because in Bitcoin, your biggest risk is not the market, it is your decisions. Real-time price and MA alerts with push notifications (PRO) GAMES A growing collection of Bitcoin-themed games built into your HQ. Because even your downtime should be about Bitcoin. Built by a long-term holder, for long-term holders. No trading. No leverage. No noise. Just clarity. The app you open when you want to stay grounded, stick to your plan, and think long term. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Bitcoin HQ Pro is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewable subscription. New subscribers can start with a 7-day free trial. Subscription auto-renews until cancelled in Settings. Cancel anytime. Prices displayed in the app reflect your local currency and storefront. Download Bitcoin HQ. Stack sats. Stay the course. Terms of Use: https://www.bitcoinhq.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.bitcoinhq.app/privacy

Screenshots

BitCare4 screens
Bitcoin HQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BitCare at 15.1 against Bitcoin HQ's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. BitCare sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per year and Bitcoin HQ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
BitCare versus Bitcoin HQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBitCareBitcoin HQ
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size71 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRicardo BernasconiLuke Antony Peter Natzyu Borg

In-app purchases

3 purchases

BitCare

Subscriptions3
  • Care (Annual)$99.001 Year
  • Care Plus (Annual)$199.001 Year
  • Care Premium (Annual)$399.001 Year
4 purchases

Bitcoin HQ

Subscriptions4
  • Bitcoin HQ Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Bitcoin HQ Pro7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Bitcoin HQ Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
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  • Bitcoin HQ Pro$69.991 Year

Questions

Is BitCare free?
BitCare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bitcoin HQ free?
Bitcoin HQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BitCare or Bitcoin HQ have ads?
Neither BitCare nor Bitcoin HQ shows ads.

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