Comparison

Game Archive vs SimpleGameManager

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

Head to head
About

Game Archive

Easily manage your video game collection across multiple platforms. Track games you own, are playing, have completed, or want to buy. Features include iCloud syncing, game ratings, and quick access to 'how long to beat' information.

Highlights
  • Manage backlog, archive, and wishlist
  • iCloud syncing
  • Rate and favorite games
  • View 'how long to beat' info
  • Import/export games as CSV
  • Dark UI mode
Features
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Game Archive makes tracking your video game collection simple! If you're a gamer then you probably have tons of amazing video games across various platforms, but have no easy way to keep track of which ones you've played or want to play. Game Archive hopes to fix that problem! To make it simple, Game Archive has 3 lists you manage. Backlog: Games you own and want to play, or are currently playing. Archive: Games you've completed or are done with for now. Wishlist: Games you want, but don't have... yet. Notable Features: - iCloud Syncing - Quick system for adding Games - Rate games you've played and mark your favorites. - Quickly view "How long to beat?" info - Easily pull up Reviews and YouTube videos - Nice Dark UI makes it easy on the eyes - Import and Export your games as a CSV file The app is 100% FREE. There is a Tip Jar, but I mostly made this app for my love of gaming! Enjoy! Game data provided by GiantBomb

About

SimpleGameManager

Features
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Your Game Collection, Beautifully Organized. "SimpleGameManager" is the comprehensive tool designed to track and manage your entire video game library on iOS. Whether tackling your backlog, tracking current adventures, or archiving completed masterpieces, this app keeps everything organized in one clean interface. Key Features Detailed Game Management Track every detail of your collection: Title, Platform, Category, Play Status (Unplayed, Playing, Completed, etc.), Rating, and personal memos. You can also set custom cover images from your photo library to build your perfect digital shelf. Custom Folder System Organize your games exactly how you want. Create custom folders for genres, playlists, or yearly goals. With customizable folder icons, your library becomes not just organized, but visually personalized and easy to navigate. Powerful Search & Filters Find exactly what you are looking for instantly. Search by title or filter your collection by Rating, Status, Platform, or Category. Rediscovering your own library has never been easier. Fully Localized The application fully supports English and Japanese, automatically adapting to your device's language settings. Go Pro Upgrade to the Pro version to unlock the full potential of your library manager: -Remove Ads: Enjoy a focused, distraction-free experience. -Unlimited Games: Register as many games as you own without any restrictions. -Unlimited Custom Data: Create unlimited Categories, Platforms, Play Statuses, and Folders to tailor the app to your specific needs. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Game Archive4 screens
SimpleGameManager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Game Archive at none against SimpleGameManager's shown. Game Archive also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Game Archive sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and SimpleGameManager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Game Archive versus SimpleGameManager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame ArchiveSimpleGameManager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDaniel LongHayato Uemura

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Game Archive

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Super Size Tip$9.99
  • Godzilla Tip$19.99
2 purchases

SimpleGameManager

Subscriptions1
  • SimpleGameManager Pro (Annual)$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • SimpleGameManager Pro (LifeTime)$2.99

Questions

Is Game Archive free?
Game Archive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimpleGameManager free?
SimpleGameManager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Game Archive or SimpleGameManager have ads?
SimpleGameManager shows ads; Game Archive does not.

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