# Observatory - Game Discounts — Track video game prices

> Video game discount tracker with price history and sale notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by Roman Khazizov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/observatory-game-discounts/id6479194330 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Roman Khazizov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735116419)
- Category: Shopping, Games
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $2.99)
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2024-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/observatory-game-discounts/id6479194330/reviews.md

## What is Observatory?

Tired of waiting for the next big sale? Observatory has you covered.

FEATURES

- Track discounts from 30+ legitimate resellers.
- Add games to your waitlist.
- Get notifications when games from your waitlist go on sale.
- Import your wishlist from Steam.
- Search games.
- Filter games by genre, discount or price.
- View store-specific coupons if available.
- View price history chart.
- Customize the app with over 30 color schemes.

FAQ

Q: Why does the discount in the app not match the discount at the store?
A: It probably means that the data about prices is not updated on IsThereAnyDeal.com yet. The data is aggregated in multiple currencies from a lot of stores, so some delays are to be expected. This also applies to coupons, bundles, and review scores.

Q: The app is taking a long time to load and/or crashes. Do I have to submit a bug report?
A: Sometimes there is a high load on the servers due to some major sales. There also might be maintenance going on. You can always check the current service status on IsThereAnyDeal.com.

Q: Will these keys get my Steam account blocked?
A: No, all the stores within the app are legitimate key resellers, so there should be no "grey" keys whatsoever.

Q: I enabled notifications, but I'm not receiving them. What's wrong? 
A: Observatory doesn't use push notifications; it utilizes local notifications. For notifications to function, the app needs to be in a suspended state. If it's terminated (removed from your recent app list), background operations cease. If you want to manually check for recently discounted games, select the Discount Date filter on the Waitlist page.

DISCLAIMER

All the data about prices, stores, coupons, review scores and discounts is provided by IsThereAnyDeal.com. Observatory is not affiliated with IsThereAnyDeal.com in any way.

## Key features

- Track discounts from 30+ resellers
- Add games to waitlist
- Sale notifications
- Import Steam wishlist
- Price history charts
- Filter by genre, discount, price
- Store-specific coupons

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Observatory +1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Observatory +2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Observatory +3 | $6.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/observatory-game-discounts/id6479194330/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thank you!

*2024-11-27*

Found this through Reddit - just wanted to say thank you so much for making this and sharing it with the world ad-free!!! You are a wonderful human

**Developer response:** Thank you for using the app! In the near future I’ll add the feedback form, so please leave any requests or suggestions for improvement!

## Frequently asked questions about Observatory

### Why does Observatory's discount not match the store's discount?

Price data may not be updated on IsThereAnyDeal.com yet. Data is aggregated from many stores in multiple currencies, so some delays are expected for prices, coupons, and bundles.

### Why is Observatory slow or crashing?

High server load during major sales or ongoing maintenance can cause performance issues. You can check the current service status on IsThereAnyDeal.com.

### Are the game keys sold through Observatory legitimate?

Yes, all stores listed within Observatory are legitimate key resellers, ensuring no 'grey' keys are offered.

### Why am I not receiving sale notifications from Observatory?

Observatory uses local notifications, which require the app to be in a suspended state. If the app is terminated, background operations cease. Manually check the Waitlist page for discounts.

### What devices does Observatory support?

Observatory is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

### How often is Observatory updated?

The latest version, 1.4.4, was released on February 16, 2025, indicating regular updates.

### What is the age rating for Observatory?

Observatory has an age rating of 17+.

### Does Observatory have ads?

No, Observatory does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.4 — 2025-02-16

Added:

- Scroll progress bar on Waitlist tab.

Fixed:

- Attempting to fix the crash that might randomly happen when waking up the app from sleep.
- General performance fixes.

### 1.4.1 — 2024-12-04

New Features:

- You can now refresh prices on the list of pinned games

Bugfixes:

- Pinned games do not disappear after re-importing wishlist (this time for real)
- Fixed a bug where Steam library would not import correctly

### 1.4.0 — 2024-11-20

New Features:

- Log in with IsThereAnyDeal.com or Steam to sync your Library and Waitlist.
- Trailers are added to the game details page.
- Deals can now be sorted by various criteria like "Trending", "Newest", "Most Popular", etc.
- Ability to "mute" games that you already own on the Deals page.

Bugfixes:

- Pinned games no longer disappear when re-syncing your waitlist.

Misc:

- Big performance improvements across the board.
- Various design tweaks.
- Light theme is more consistent.

### 1.3.1 — 2024-08-29

Features:

- Added the ability to filter games by platform.

Fixes: 

- Fixed Steam wishlist import.

### 1.3.0 — 2024-08-25

- You can now pin games to the top of your waitlist and group them into a single category.
- Added a "Price History" chart, viewable on a game's page below the list of prices.
- The app now uses iCloud backup to sync your data between devices.
- Added an "Only Steam Keys" filter to the store selection page.
- Alert dialogs have been redesigned.
- Sorting and filtering the waitlist is now much faster.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-02.*