# GG| vs Roughtake

The clearest difference is rating: Roughtake at 4.9 against GG|'s 4.2. Roughtake also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (84% vs 64%). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GG| sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Roughtake asks for nothing beyond the download.

Roughtake holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 192 and 101 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of GG|'s written reviews are positive against 84% of Roughtake's.

GG| ships an update every 6 weeks, Roughtake every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GG| | Roughtake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gg/id1320588074/reviews) | **[4.9 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roughtake/id1563767186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **192** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Charles Watson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320588073) | [Roughtake LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563767188) |

## What reviewers say

### GG|

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

Connect with gamers, discover new titles, and track your gaming history. Build your community, organize your game library, and share your experiences. Find trending releases and hidden gems based on community feedback.

**Highlights:** Connect with gamers, Discover new games, Track gaming progress, Create personalized game lists, Rate and review games, Manage wishlists and backlogs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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


### Roughtake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roughtake/id1563767186)

Discover TV shows and movies with video reviews or by swiping through content. Share your opinions on streaming content through video posts and build a following as a critic.

**Highlights:** Discover movies and TV shows, Video reviews, Swipe interface for content discovery, Post video reviews, Build a following, Become a critic

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GG| free?

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

### Is Roughtake free?

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

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

Roughtake is rated higher. GG| averages 4.2 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while Roughtake averages 4.9 from 101 ratings.

### Do GG| or Roughtake have ads?

Neither GG| nor Roughtake shows ads.

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

GG| ships an update every 6 weeks, and Roughtake every 2 weeks. Most recently, GG| was updated on September 17, 2026 and Roughtake on June 9, 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.*