# Letterboxd vs GG|

The clearest difference is rating: Letterboxd at 4.8 against GG|'s 4.2. Letterboxd also leads on ratings volume (88K vs 192) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). GG|'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Letterboxd sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per year and GG| sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Letterboxd holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Letterboxd has 88K ratings behind it against 192, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Letterboxd's written reviews are positive against 64% of GG|'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Letterboxd ships an update fortnightly, GG| every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Letterboxd | GG| |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterboxd/id1054271011/reviews)** | [4.2 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gg/id1320588074/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88K** | 192 |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | **63.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 135 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **15.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Letterboxd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054271010) | [Charles Watson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320588073) |

## What reviewers say

### Letterboxd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterboxd/id1054271011)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Social Networking, #55 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

This social networking app allows film enthusiasts to log movies, write reviews, and discover new films. Users can track their viewing history, follow friends' activities, and create custom film lists. Premium features offer advanced stats and streaming service filters.

**Highlights:** Log films with ratings and reviews, Browse popular and highly-rated films, Create and edit custom film lists, Follow friends and view their activity, Track viewing history and stats, Discover films via streaming service filters (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Letterboxd Pro (1 Year) | $18.99 | per year |
| Letterboxd Patron (1 Year) | $48.99 | per year |
| Video Store Rental | $3.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $4.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $5.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $6.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $7.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $8.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $9.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $14.99 | one-time |
| Video Store Rental | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for movie lovers
- 🚀 Smooth and intuitive interface
- 💡 Useful features like movie logging and reviews
- 👍 Helpful community and social aspects
- 👍 Comprehensive movie database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Logging out issues
- 🐛 Rendering and UI glitches
- 🔋 Audio playback issues with ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with user tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save or edit reviews
- Search and navigation issues
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between app and website
- Syncing and data loss problems when switching devices

**Requested features**

- Add TV show support
- Improve social features like notifications and commenting
- Implement offline functionality
- Add more customization options
- Introduce a cheaper tier for basic features


### GG|

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gg/id1320588074)

Connect with gamers, discover new titles, and track your gaming history. Build your community, organize your game library, and share your experiences. Find trending releases and hidden gems based on community feedback.

**Highlights:** Connect with gamers, Discover new games, Track gaming progress, Create personalized game lists, Rate and review games, Manage wishlists and backlogs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elite Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Elite Yearly | $48.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, intuitive user interface
- 🎮 Best game tracking/logging app available
- 📱 Simple and easy to use
- 🌟 Ad-free experience
- 👥 Social features and community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($5/month, $50/year)
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
- 🔍 Poor search algorithm and indexing
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🚫 Paywall on basic features (wishlist, backlog)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently on various devices
- Profile pages fail to load or show blank screens
- Games not loading in search results
- Unable to create accounts
- Cover art/images fail to load

**Requested features**

- iPad/tablet version
- Favorite games section (top 4-5 like Letterboxd)
- HowLongToBeat integration
- Multiple playthrough tracking
- Platform/console selection for games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Letterboxd free?

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

### Is GG| free?

GG| is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Letterboxd or GG|?

Letterboxd is rated higher. Letterboxd averages 4.8 out of 5 from 88K ratings, while GG| averages 4.2 from 192 ratings.

### Do Letterboxd or GG| have ads?

Letterboxd shows ads; GG| does not.

### Which is updated more often, Letterboxd or GG|?

Letterboxd ships an update fortnightly, and GG| every 6 weeks. Most recently, Letterboxd was updated on September 25, 2026 and GG| on September 17, 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.*