# GG| vs Lumin.gg

The clearest difference is rating: Lumin.gg at 5.0 against GG|'s 4.1. Lumin.gg also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). GG|'s advantage is ratings volume (204 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Lumin.gg holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GG| has 204 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of GG|'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Lumin.gg's.

GG| ships an update every 6 weeks, Lumin.gg every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GG| | Lumin.gg |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gg/id1320588074/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumingg/id6444239816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **204** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 45 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Charles Watson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320588073) | [Stash Gaming Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653296870) |

## 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


### Lumin.gg

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumingg/id6444239816)

Easily edit and share your gaming achievements, from incredible shots to clutch wins. Discover and watch top clips from your favorite games or explore new ones. Store your best moments for endless rewatching.

**Highlights:** Edit gaming clips, Share moments with friends, Explore game libraries, Watch best clips, Discover new games, Store personal achievements

**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 Lumin.gg free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GG| or Lumin.gg?

Lumin.gg is rated higher. GG| averages 4.1 out of 5 from 204 ratings, while Lumin.gg averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GG| or Lumin.gg have ads?

Neither GG| nor Lumin.gg shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GG| or Lumin.gg?

GG| ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lumin.gg every 10 days. Most recently, GG| was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lumin.gg on October 12, 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.*