# MacGameStore vs gamehouse+

The clearest difference is rating: gamehouse+ at 4.2 against MacGameStore's 2.9. gamehouse+ also leads on ratings volume (885 vs 17). MacGameStore's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. gamehouse+ sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. MacGameStore asks for nothing beyond the download.

gamehouse+ holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: gamehouse+ has 885 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of MacGameStore's written reviews are positive against 39% of gamehouse+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MacGameStore | gamehouse+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macgamestore/id1059033975/reviews) | **[4.2 (885 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamehouse-plus/id1162720228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **885** |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 38.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tuncer Deniz](https://appshunter.io/developer/484787341) | [Gamehouse LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284837569) |

## What reviewers say

### MacGameStore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macgamestore/id1059033975)

Discover and purchase thousands of Mac games from various developers. Stay updated on new releases and sales, manage your wishlist, and check system requirements on the go. A MacGameStore account is needed for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Browse thousands of Mac games, Discover new releases and sales, Check system requirements, Manage your wishlist, Purchase games on the go, Guest browsing available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### gamehouse+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamehouse-plus/id1162720228)

Access a vast collection of over 100 games across various genres, from puzzles to time management. Enjoy free play with ads or upgrade for an ad-free, offline experience with exclusive perks.

**Highlights:** 100+ games across multiple genres, New games released monthly, Instant Play games (no downloads), Ad-free VIP option, Offline play for VIPs, Exclusive in-game perks for VIPs

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GameHouse Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GameHouse Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GameHouse Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GameHouse Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GameHouse Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GameHouse Subscription Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| GameHouse Subscription Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| Handful of gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pile of gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Heap of gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient app for accessing games
- 🎨 Enjoyable game experiences
- 💡 Helpful for tracking new game releases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription price is too high
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and navigating games
- 🤯 Frustrating app and game updates
- 📺 Ads still present despite subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or fails to load
- Subscription issues and lack of customer support
- Purchased games not recognized or accessible

**Requested features**

- Ability to view games in chronological order
- Option to mark completed games
- Improved performance and stability
- Support for multiple languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MacGameStore free?

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

### Is gamehouse+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MacGameStore or gamehouse+?

gamehouse+ is rated higher. MacGameStore averages 2.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while gamehouse+ averages 4.2 from 885 ratings.

### Do MacGameStore or gamehouse+ have ads?

gamehouse+ shows ads; MacGameStore does not.

### Which is updated more often, MacGameStore or gamehouse+?

MacGameStore ships an update monthly, and gamehouse+ monthly. Most recently, MacGameStore was updated on September 20, 2026 and gamehouse+ on September 21, 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.*