# GameTrack vs Auto Shiny Counter

The clearest difference is ratings volume: GameTrack at 1.3K against Auto Shiny Counter's 74. GameTrack also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Auto Shiny Counter's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GameTrack sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Auto Shiny Counter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for GameTrack against 4.6 for Auto Shiny Counter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GameTrack has 1.3K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of GameTrack's written reviews are positive against 67% of Auto Shiny Counter's.

GameTrack ships an update every 11 days, Auto Shiny Counter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GameTrack | Auto Shiny Counter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gametrack/id1136800740/reviews) | **[4.6 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-shiny-counter/id6749230127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | 59.8% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 171 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hidden Key LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136800739) | [Sebastian Hellenbrand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732932263) |

## What reviewers say

### GameTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gametrack/id1136800740)

Organize your game library, track playtime, and discover your next adventure. This app helps you manage your backlog, log sessions, and connect gaming accounts to see all your progress in one place.

**Highlights:** Organize game library, Track playtime and sessions, Connect gaming accounts, Discover new games, Manage backlog, View trophies and achievements, Track game deals

**Features:** Game Controller support, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GameTrack+ Legacy Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| GameTrack+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| GameTrack+ Legacy Annual | $5.99 | per year |
| GameTrack+ Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| GameTrack+ Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Auto Shiny Counter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/auto-shiny-counter/id6749230127)

This app automatically tracks your shiny Pokémon encounters across various hunting methods like wild encounters, soft resets, and eggs. It offers a manual mode for flexible tracking and works on multiple Nintendo devices. Keep your shiny hunts organized and never lose count again.

**Highlights:** Automatic shiny encounter counting, Manual tracking mode, Supports Switch, 3DS, and more, Organized hunt overview, Tracks wild, soft reset, and egg hunts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Shiny Counter Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Auto Shiny Counter Pro Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Lifetime PRO | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GameTrack free?

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

### Is Auto Shiny Counter free?

Auto Shiny Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GameTrack or Auto Shiny Counter?

Auto Shiny Counter is rated higher. GameTrack averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Auto Shiny Counter averages 4.6 from 74 ratings.

### Do GameTrack or Auto Shiny Counter have ads?

Neither GameTrack nor Auto Shiny Counter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GameTrack or Auto Shiny Counter?

GameTrack ships an update every 11 days, and Auto Shiny Counter fortnightly. Most recently, GameTrack was updated on November 11, 2026 and Auto Shiny Counter on November 5, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*