# Gear DB for Splatoon 2 vs E

The clearest difference is rating: E at 5.0 against Gear DB for Splatoon 2's 4.5. E also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Gear DB for Splatoon 2's advantage is ratings volume (342 vs 5). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gear DB for Splatoon 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

E holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gear DB for Splatoon 2 has 342 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Gear DB for Splatoon 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of E's.

Gear DB for Splatoon 2 ships an update fortnightly, E every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gear DB for Splatoon 2 | E |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gear-db-for-splatoon-2/id1448572353/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-games-store/id1528944239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **342** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 36 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tadahito hiraoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1171737471) | [KDA Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462253937) |

## What reviewers say

### Gear DB for Splatoon 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gear-db-for-splatoon-2/id1448572353)

Manage your Splatoon 2 gear collection and discover optimal ability combinations. Save favorite gear sets and use the "Coordinator" function to find perfect builds from your owned items.

**Highlights:** Gear registration and management, Favorite gear set saving, Ability combination calculator, Search and sort gear by name/ability/brand, Backup and restore gear data, Update gear data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Banner ADs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Enable Quick Coords func | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for organizing gear
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Good for planning combinations
- 👍 Free to use
- 👍 Helpful for Splatoon 2 players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Gear doesn't import into game
- 👎 Confusing for new users
- 👎 Missing recent gear updates
- 👎 Sorting feature not working
- 👎 Cannot delete accidentally added gear

**Reported bugs**

- Sorting Coordinator does not load results
- Cannot add gear
- App is not connected
- Gear shows 3 secondary ability slots always

**Requested features**

- Ability to import gear into Splatoon 2
- Video tutorial on how to use the app
- Weapon management feature
- Remember number of ability chunks
- Mark slot as unavailable


### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-games-store/id1528944239)

Shop for your favorite games and gaming consoles online. Discover exclusive deals and competitive prices for all your gaming needs. This app is your one-stop destination for the latest gaming collections and accessories.

**Highlights:** Exclusive game shopping, Latest consoles and accessories, Competitive pricing, Best deals and discounts, One-stop gaming destination

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gear DB for Splatoon 2 free?

Gear DB for Splatoon 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is E free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gear DB for Splatoon 2 or E?

E is rated higher. Gear DB for Splatoon 2 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 342 ratings, while E averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Gear DB for Splatoon 2 or E have ads?

Gear DB for Splatoon 2 shows ads; E does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gear DB for Splatoon 2 or E?

Gear DB for Splatoon 2 ships an update fortnightly, and E every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gear DB for Splatoon 2 was updated on September 14, 2026 and E on June 1, 2026.

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