# Games Tracker vs GamingBuddy

The clearest difference is rating: GamingBuddy at 4.8 against Games Tracker's 4.3. GamingBuddy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (82% vs 64%). Games Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Games Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month and GamingBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GamingBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GamingBuddy has 198 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Games Tracker's written reviews are positive against 82% of GamingBuddy's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Games Tracker | GamingBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/games-tracker/id1482735171/reviews) | **[4.8 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamingbuddy-game-tracker/id6447783408/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **198** |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 77 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Summer Kiflain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482735170) | [Filip Nemecek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291909818) |

## What reviewers say

### Games Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/games-tracker/id1482735171)

Easily track all your games, from upcoming releases to your current playing status. Discover new titles based on your tracked collection and receive notifications for new game releases. Manage your gaming library efficiently.

**Highlights:** Track games you're interested in, Mark playing status, Filter upcoming and popular games by platform, Get game recommendations, Receive release notifications, Track games within series

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $1.00 | per month |
| 6 Months Pro | $5.49 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Pro | $9.99 | per year |


### GamingBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamingbuddy-game-tracker/id6447783408)

This app helps gamers stay organized by tracking their backlog and wishlist, and keeping them updated on new releases and gaming events. It offers widgets for countdowns and upcoming games, and integrates with a game database for discovery and reviews.

**Highlights:** Track backlog and wishlist, Monitor new game releases, Follow gaming events, Add countdown widgets, Discover new games, Search IGDB database, Read critic reviews

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Unlimited | $13.99 | per year |
| One-time unlock | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Games Tracker free?

Games Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GamingBuddy free?

GamingBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Games Tracker or GamingBuddy?

GamingBuddy is rated higher. Games Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while GamingBuddy averages 4.8 from 198 ratings.

### Do Games Tracker or GamingBuddy have ads?

Games Tracker shows ads; GamingBuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Games Tracker or GamingBuddy?

Games Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and GamingBuddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Games Tracker was updated on October 13, 2026 and GamingBuddy on October 18, 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.*