# Thanks Bud vs SessionStack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SessionStack at none against Thanks Bud's 1. SessionStack also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.5). Thanks Bud's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thanks Bud sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SessionStack asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Thanks Bud against 5.0 for SessionStack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Thanks Bud ships an update every 10 days, SessionStack every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thanks Bud | SessionStack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thanks-bud/id6789999151/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sessionstack/id6807861664/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nikhil Daftary](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789999153) | [Joannes van Eijk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870672067) |

## What reviewers say

### Thanks Bud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thanks-bud/id6789999151)

Easily remember names and key details about people you know. Quickly search for individuals using partial information and access their details before social events. The app prioritizes privacy and stores data locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Save names and one key detail, Search with partial names and details, Organize people for events, View relationships between people, Optional phone number and email, Share people or groups, Local data storage

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom groups | $7.99 | one-time |


### SessionStack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sessionstack/id6807861664)

Effortlessly plan your conference schedule in Las Vegas. This app helps you browse thousands of sessions, uses AI to filter options based on your preferences, and suggests optimal itineraries to avoid conflicts and travel time.

**Highlights:** Browse 2,200+ conference sessions, AI-powered filtering and suggestions, Optimized itinerary planning, Avoid scheduling conflicts, Venue and travel time considerations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thanks Bud free?

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

### Is SessionStack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thanks Bud or SessionStack?

Thanks Bud and SessionStack are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Thanks Bud or SessionStack have ads?

Neither Thanks Bud nor SessionStack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thanks Bud or SessionStack?

Thanks Bud ships an update every 10 days, and SessionStack every 4 days. Most recently, Thanks Bud was updated on October 31, 2026 and SessionStack on October 31, 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.*