# Stroopid vs Playrate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Playrate at 100% against Stroopid's 50%. Playrate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Stroopid's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stroopid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Playrate sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Playrate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Stroopid's written reviews are positive against 100% of Playrate's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stroopid | Playrate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stroopid/id1254974957/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playrate-game-tracker/id6760575231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Override](https://appshunter.io/developer/560756483) | [Danial Syed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885106502) |

## What reviewers say

### Stroopid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stroopid/id1254974957)

Test your cognitive skills by tapping the ink color of words, not the words themselves. This game challenges your focus and speed with a limited time to make decisions. Compete for high scores, unlock achievements, and master the Stroop effect.

**Highlights:** Tap ink color, not written word, Limited time decisions, High score competition, Unlock achievements, Sharpen cognitive skills

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### Playrate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playrate-game-tracker/id6760575231)

Organize your entire gaming history, track your progress, and discover new titles. Rate games, write reviews, and see what your friends are playing. This platform helps you manage your game library and find your next favorite.

**Highlights:** Track game statuses (Playing, Completed, Plan to Play, Dropped), Rate games on a 1.0-10.0 scale, Swipe-based game discovery, Write and read community reviews, Create custom game collections, Follow friends and view activity feed, Submit missing games

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support Playrate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Playrate | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support Playrate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support Playrate | $9.99 | one-time |
| Support Playrate | $14.99 | one-time |
| Support Playrate | $19.99 | one-time |
| Support Playrate | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stroopid free?

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

### Is Playrate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stroopid or Playrate?

Playrate is rated higher. Stroopid averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Playrate averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Stroopid or Playrate have ads?

Neither Stroopid nor Playrate shows ads.

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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.*