# GG| vs Stash

The clearest difference is rating: Stash at 4.7 against GG|'s 4.1. Stash also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 64%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GG| sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Stash sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 204 and 589 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of GG|'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Stash's.

GG| ships an update every 2 months, Stash every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GG| | Stash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gg/id1320588074/reviews) | **[4.7 (589 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-video-games-tracker/id1479450797/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 204 | **589** |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **77.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Charles Watson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320588073) | [Oleksandr Trykashnyi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479450796) |

## What reviewers say

### GG|

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

Connect with fellow gamers, discover new titles, and meticulously track your gaming journey. Organize your backlog, curate personalized lists, and share your experiences with a passionate community.

**Highlights:** Connect with gamers, Discover new games, Track gaming progress, Curate personalized lists, Rate and review games, Manage wishlist and backlog, View friends' activities

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

**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


### Stash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stash-video-games-tracker/id1479450797)

This app helps gamers track their video game collections, manage backlogs, and discover new titles across all platforms. It also functions as a social network for gamers to connect, share progress, and compete.

**Highlights:** Video game collection tracker, Backlog and progress tracking, Extensive game database, Wishlist management, Gamer community profiles, Release alerts, Steam library import

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro subscription (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 year pro | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 day pro | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent game organization
- 🚀 Smooth and intuitive UI
- 💡 Comprehensive game database
- 🎮 Helpful for tracking game progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Missing some game titles
- 🔧 Needs more customization options
- 💳 Some features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches in UI when adding large number of games
- Ratings and reviews sometimes reset unexpectedly
- Inability to remove games from certain lists
- Inconsistent behavior when adding games

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track game platforms
- Implement backlog/wishlist categories
- Allow reordering of game lists
- Integrate with more gaming platforms
- Add more detailed game statistics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GG| free?

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

### Is Stash free?

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

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

Stash is rated higher. GG| averages 4.1 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while Stash averages 4.7 from 589 ratings.

### Do GG| or Stash have ads?

Neither GG| nor Stash shows ads.

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

GG| ships an update every 2 months, and Stash every 2 weeks. Most recently, GG| was updated on November 6, 2026 and Stash on November 7, 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.*