PS4 Second Screen vs MyGames Database
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PS4 Second Screen
Enhance your PlayStation 4 experience by connecting your mobile device. Control your console, view in-game content, and input text directly from your smartphone or tablet.
- Basic PS4 control
- Display second screen game information
- Enter text on PS4
- Connect mobile device to PS4
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Connect your PS4 and your mobile device with the PS4 Second Screen app to enjoy the following features: • Use your mobile device for basic control of your PS4. • Display information from second screen-compatible games on your mobile device. • Enter text on your PS4 with your mobile device. A Sony Entertainment Network account is required to use this app. Use of this app is governed by the license agreement at the following URL: (http://www.scei.co.jp/legal/index.html).
MyGames Database
Organize and manage your entire video game collection with a beautiful interface. Track your backlog, wishlist, and current games, while personalizing each entry with notes and ratings. Discover new games and enjoy advanced features for a complete library management experience.
- Intuitive Liquid Glass interface
- Comprehensive game database integration
- Personalize game entries with notes and ratings
- Track backlog, wishlist, and current games
- Barcode scanner for physical games
- Cloud backup and sync
- Unlimited library size (Pro)
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Catalog, organize, and track your video game collection across every platform you play on. MyGames Database opens instantly, keeps your library offline, and takes its colors from your own cover art — the ultimate library manager and backlog tracker for collectors. NOTE: Games are NOT playable in this app. This is a library tracking utility, not an emulator or storefront. --- WHAT IT DOES --- Physical retro shelf or digital backlog across PC and console, MyGames Database brings your gaming life into one unified space. • Instant, Even Offline: Your library lives on your device — browse, edit, rate, search, and sort it with no spinners, connection or not. (Adding new titles, screenshots, and trailers come from the internet.) • Massive Library Access: Instantly look up and add from 200,000+ titles powered by IGDB.com. • Total Collection Control: Log play status, write reviews, rate your titles, and keep strategy notes. • Seamless iCloud Sync: Safe, backed up, and synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • No Ads, Ever. --- FREE FEATURES (Up to 500 Games) --- • Cover-Led Design: A native interface that takes its color from your artwork, with full-bleed hero art on every game. • Smart Tracking: Track your Backlog, Wishlist, Now Playing, Completed, Retired, or Abandoned games. • Release Reminders & Play Nudges: Get notified the day a wishlist game launches, and nudged when a game you're playing sits idle. • Barcode Scanner: Scan physical media onto your shelf in seconds. • CSV Import & Export: Bring your existing library in from a spreadsheet. • Home Screen Widget: See what you're playing — and log a session — right from your home screen. • Rich Media: Browse high-res screenshots and watch official trailers. • Flexible Sorting: Sort by platform, rating, store, or tracking status. --- PRO FEATURES: UNLOCK THE POWER USER --- One premium upgrade unlocks everything: • Unlimited Library Size: No caps — perfect for massive collections. • Pro App Icons: Dress your Home Screen in Gold, Crimson, Emerald, or Violet. • Multi-Platform Tracking: Own a game on Switch, Steam, and PS5? Track separate copies under one title, each with its own playtime, store, and status. • Configurable Game Cards: Drag, drop, and resize fields in jiggle mode. Set an All Cards or per-game layout, track completion level, backlog priority, price paid, condition, and difficulty — and sync it all across devices. • Steam Library Import: Thousands of games in minutes, matched by Steam ID. • Deep Statistics Dashboard: Interactive charts breaking down your genres, platforms, ratings, and gaming habits. • Advanced Sorting & Filtering: Filter by developer, publisher, franchise, release year, community score, and theme. • Extended Game Details: Franchises, related games, developer histories, and artwork galleries. • Custom Collections: Themed groups with custom colors and icons, each shown off with its members' cover art. • Playtime Tracking: Log sessions and watch your hours add up. • Power-User Widgets: Smart Play Next, Backlog Progress, Upcoming Releases, and Game Stats. • 188+ Additional Platforms: A curated, categorized picker covering retro micro-consoles, arcade, VR/AR, streaming, and next-gen. • Advanced Exports: Professional PDFs with cover artwork, or clean CSV and JSON files. • Direct Developer Line: Email Dan directly with feature requests, bugs, or ideas. --- COMPREHENSIVE PLATFORM SUPPORT --- • Nintendo: Switch, Switch 2, 3DS, DS, GameCube, N64, SNES, NES, Game Boy family, Wii, Wii U • PlayStation: PS5, PS4, PS3, PS2, PS1, PSP, PS Vita • Xbox: Series X|S, One, 360, Original Xbox • Retro & Classic: Sega (Genesis/Dreamcast/Saturn), Atari (2600/5200/7800), Commodore 64, Neo Geo, Intellivision • Plus: PC, Mobile, and 188 more micro-consoles, VR headsets, and legacy systems available in Pro. Free up to 500 games. Pro unlocks unlimited capacity and every power-user tool. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyGames Database at 70% against PS4 Second Screen's 17%. MyGames Database also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). PS4 Second Screen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (3.7K vs 1.1K). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MyGames Database sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PS4 Second Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.
MyGames Database holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of PS4 Second Screen's written reviews are positive against 70% of MyGames Database's.
PS4 Second Screen ships an update every 3 months, MyGames Database weekly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.
| Parameter | PS4 Second Screen | MyGames Database |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (3.7K ratings) | 4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K — better | 1.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PlayStation Mobile Inc. | Daniel Colman |
Customer experience
PS4 Second Screen
MyGames Database
User reviews
PS4 Second Screen
From 3.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Responsive and easy to use
- 👍 Useful for typing in games
- 💡 Allows remote control of PS4
- 👍 Works well when connected
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🔒 Requires extensive data collection
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
- 🤔 Limited functionality beyond basic controls
MyGames Database
From 1.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient game organization
- 💡 Helpful for tracking game progress
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 🎨 Clean and simple interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and data loss issues
- 🔒 Limited game library
- 💤 Lack of customization options
- 🤔 Unclear how to actually play games
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific games
Bugs and requests
PS4 Second Screen
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to find or connect to PS4
- Keyboard input not working as expected
- App freezes on startup or during use
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for PS5 and newer games
- Improve second screen functionality
- Allow control of media apps like Netflix
- Provide a dark mode option
MyGames Database
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on startup for some users
- Game data not saving properly
- Inaccurate platform information for certain games
Requested features
7 requests- Add more platforms (PS Vita, Sega Master System, etc.)
- Increase game library limit beyond 500
- Implement cloud sync and backup
- Allow tracking of multiple copies of the same game
- Add more detailed game status options (e.g. completed, on hold, etc.)
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- Implement sorting and filtering by release date, genre, etc.
- Integrate with digital game stores (Steam, GOG, etc.)
In-app purchases
PS4 Second Screen
No in-app purchases
MyGames Database
- Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Pro Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$39.99
Questions
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