# GG| vs Serializd

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Serializd at none against GG|'s 2. Serializd also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and chart position (#165 vs unranked). GG|'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Serializd asks for nothing beyond the download.

Serializd holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Serializd has 1.2K ratings behind it against 192, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of GG|'s written reviews are positive against 62% of Serializd's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GG| ships an update every 6 weeks, Serializd every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GG| | Serializd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (192 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gg/id1320588074/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serializd/id1581244120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 192 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#165** |
| Size | 45 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Charles Watson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320588073) | [Humad Syed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581244122) |

## 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


### Serializd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serializd/id1581244120)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Log, rate, and review all your favorite TV shows and seasons. Share your thoughts, recommend programs to friends, and discover new series to watch based on your preferences. All core features are available at no cost.

**Highlights:** Track TV shows and seasons, Rate and review programs, Recommend shows to friends, Get personalized recommendations, Log viewing history

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GG| free?

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

### Is Serializd free?

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

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

Serializd is rated higher. GG| averages 4.2 out of 5 from 192 ratings, while Serializd averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do GG| or Serializd have ads?

Serializd shows ads; GG| does not.

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

GG| ships an update every 6 weeks, and Serializd every 3 weeks. Most recently, GG| was updated on September 17, 2026 and Serializd on September 22, 2026.

---

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