XRP vs HBAR?

I’m sure this is a question that has been posed countless times, but I’m fairly new to the crypto world (couple months). I’ve been trying to absorb as much information and education as I can, but of course it’s a lot to soak in. I was brought into the game with XRP on the suggestion of a buddy. On my own, I’ve started down the HBAR rabbit hole. In this crypto universe of tribalism, it seems many on either side hate the other. I understand the general idea of both of them, although the deep technicals kind of go over my head.

My main question is; are they actually competitors fighting for the same place in the world, or do they serve two different purposes? A nice, unbiased answer to whether they are or aren’t would be greatly appreciated!