Comparison

GameZ vs RetroChecker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GameZ

Organize and track your entire game library. Discover information, news, and progress for your favorite titles across all platforms. Sync your collection seamlessly between devices.

Highlights
  • Vast game database (450,000+ titles)
  • Track game progress and platforms
  • View game information and images
  • iCloud synchronization across devices
  • Clean and minimalist design
Features
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Every game you play. Every game you own. GameZ is the home for your whole gaming life — the games you're playing, the ones you've finished, and the physical collection on your shelf. YOUR LIBRARY - Track what you're playing, want to play, and have beaten. - Organize by platform, progress, and status. - Discover new games, upcoming releases, and what's hyped. YOUR COLLECTION - Catalog your physical games, consoles, and accessories. - See every box in stunning 3D — front, back, and spine. - Track condition, region, and your own photos. - Follow the market value of your collection over time. INSIGHTS & SOCIAL - Beautiful stats about how you play and what you own. - Share your collection and activity with friends. AND MORE - Huge database with 450,000+ games. - iCloud sync — everything on all your devices. - Home Screen widgets and a clean, modern design. By using this app, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Apple's Standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RetroChecker

This app helps retro video game collectors track their collections. It provides extensive game data, including value, descriptions, and release history, along with media like box art and videos. Manage your inventory, find games, and assess collection values with this comprehensive tool.

Highlights
  • Extensive game database (75,000+ games, 160 platforms)
  • Value, description, and release history data
  • Access to game videos, box arts, and manuals
  • Search and browse by platform, genre, date, value
  • Collection and inventory management
  • Offline price charting data
  • RetroLens for collection valuation
Features
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RetroChecker is the ultimate app for retro video game collectors! With our extensive database of over 75,000 games across 160 platforms, you'll have all the information you need about the value, description, and release history of your favorite retro games. Plus, with access to over 25,000 in-game videos, box arts, screenshots, and game manuals, you'll be able to explore the world of retro games like never before. Our versatile tool makes it easy to search for games, browse by platform, genre, release date, or value tier, and access YouTube videos with just a tap. You can even manage your own collection or inventory, bookmark games you're looking for, and access price charting data even when offline. RetroChecker is world-ready, with support for seven currencies and integration with eBay and Amazon. And with our RetroLens feature, you can quickly assess the value of a game collection at yard sales or flea markets. Plus, you can easily create a copy of your data or move it to another device. We take your privacy seriously and do not collect any of your data. We also do not use any tracking technologies, and our app uses Google Cloud Vision only for image recognition. Check out our privacy policy for more details. We put our hearts into creating RetroChecker, and we hope you'll love it too. Please don't hesitate to give us feedback and let us know how we can improve. Price data via pricecharting.com Image Recognition (Premium feature) via Google Cloud Vision Additional content (game descriptions, release history, additional images) via mobygames.com

Screenshots

GameZ4 screens
RetroChecker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: GameZ at 187 against RetroChecker's 60. RetroChecker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GameZ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RetroChecker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for GameZ against 4.4 for RetroChecker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 187 and 60 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 63% and 63% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GameZ versus RetroChecker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGameZRetroChecker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (187 ratings)4.4 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings187 — better60
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB1.5 GB
Age rating+412+
DeveloperRaul LermenEmanuel Schleussinger

Customer experience

GameZ

All ratings187 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative25.9%

RetroChecker

All ratings59 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral15.6%
Negative21.9%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GameZ

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Anual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99
1 purchases

RetroChecker

One-time1
  • RetroLens - 200 uses$0.99

Questions

Is GameZ free?
GameZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RetroChecker free?
RetroChecker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GameZ or RetroChecker?
RetroChecker is rated higher. GameZ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while RetroChecker averages 4.4 from 60 ratings.
Do GameZ or RetroChecker have ads?
Neither GameZ nor RetroChecker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GameZ or RetroChecker?
GameZ ships an update weekly, and RetroChecker weekly. Most recently, GameZ was updated on November 2, 2026 and RetroChecker on November 2, 2026.

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