Comparison

GameZ vs BoxShelf

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

BoxShelf

Visualize and manage your physical game collections with stunning 3D models and virtual bookcases. Scan boxes in seconds, organize by shelf, and rotate 3D models to appreciate every detail. Built for serious collectors to showcase their passion.

Highlights
  • Virtual bookcases with 3D box models
  • Scan game boxes with auto-cropping
  • Fully rotatable 3D game models
  • Organize games by shelf and box type
  • CSV import for bulk collection management
  • JSON backup and restore
  • Optional iCloud sync
Features
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Your shelved collections deserve to be seen - even when no one's around to see them! BoxShelf transforms your collections into stunning virtual bookcases with warm wooden shelves, rich 3D box models, and the deeply satisfying feel of flipping through your games anytime, anywhere. This is the collection manager built for collectors. BROWSE LIKE IT'S REAL See your games exactly as they sit on your shelf. BoxShelf places each title spine-out or cover-forward on horizontally-scrollable wooden shelves, so browsing feels as natural as reaching for a box. Swipe between bookcases with a flick, and let your collection greet you the way it does when you walk into the room. SCAN ANY BOX IN SECONDS Point your camera at any game box face and BoxShelf does the rest. The built-in scanner auto-crops your image, includes a precision magnifier loupe for perfect alignment, and supports LED flash for scanning in low light. Every scratch, every crease, every price tag from the store makes your collection uniquely yours. FULLY ROTATABLE 3D MODELS Every game in your collection becomes a three-dimensional box you can hold in your hands… virtually. Pinch to zoom, drag to rotate, and inspect every face just as you would with the real thing. It's as close as we could get to reaching into your shelf from your phone. ORGANIZE YOUR ENTIRE LIBRARY Create as many bookcases as you'd like! Assign games to specific shelves, and set exact box dimensions so every title sits true to size. BoxShelf supports multiple box types: Big Box, Small Box, DVD Case, Jewel Case, and Custom - each rendered faithfully on your shelves. BUILT FOR SERIOUS COLLECTORS Adding your hundredth game? Your thousandth? Import your entire collection at once using a CSV file, with shelf assignments already mapped. Your data stays safe and accessible with full JSON backup and restore, plus (optional) seamless iCloud sync across all your devices. BoxShelf was made by and for the people who treat their shelves as a display, a conversation piece, and a source of joy. Give your physical collections the virtual home they deserve. Download BoxShelf and start building your virtual bookcase today.

Screenshots

GameZ4 screens
BoxShelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BoxShelf at 5.0 against GameZ's 4.4. BoxShelf also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). GameZ's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (187 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BoxShelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BoxShelf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GameZ has 187 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GameZ ships an update weekly, BoxShelf every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GameZ versus BoxShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGameZBoxShelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (187 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaul LermenJoshua Kohn

Customer experience

GameZ

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

BoxShelf

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GameZ

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Anual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99
None

BoxShelf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GameZ free?
GameZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BoxShelf free?
BoxShelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GameZ or BoxShelf?
BoxShelf is rated higher. GameZ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while BoxShelf averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GameZ or BoxShelf have ads?
Neither GameZ nor BoxShelf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GameZ or BoxShelf?
GameZ ships an update weekly, and BoxShelf every 2 months. Most recently, GameZ was updated on October 29, 2026 and BoxShelf on September 23, 2026.

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