Comparison

Spatial Scenes vs MyGames Database

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

Head to head
About

Spatial Scenes

Immerse yourself in virtual environments with positionally aware spatial audio. Experience realistic soundscapes that adapt to your head movements, creating a sense of presence. Explore free scenes or unlock more through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Spatial audio immersion
  • AirPods Pro head tracking
  • Positionally aware sound
  • Virtual environment experience
  • Multiple free scenes
  • In-app purchases for additional scenes
Features
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Note: Requires AirPods Pro for head tracking Close your eyes and relax. Drift away to another reality with the immersion of spatial audio. With the AirPods Pro motion tracking, you can experience positionally aware audio that makes it feel like you're in a virtual environment. Includes several free scenes to experience. If you like them, additional scenes are available as an in app purchase. If the head tracking does not work, please check these things: 1. Settings > Privacy > Motion & Fitness > Spatial Scenes is enabled 2. AirPods Pro are updated to the latest firmware

About

MyGames Database

Organize and manage your entire video game collection with a beautiful interface. Track your backlog, wishlist, and current games, while personalizing each entry with notes and ratings. Discover new games and enjoy advanced features for a complete library management experience.

Highlights
  • Intuitive Liquid Glass interface
  • Comprehensive game database integration
  • Personalize game entries with notes and ratings
  • Track backlog, wishlist, and current games
  • Barcode scanner for physical games
  • Cloud backup and sync
  • Unlimited library size (Pro)
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Catalog, organize, and track your video game collection across every platform you play on. MyGames Database opens instantly, keeps your library offline, and takes its colors from your own cover art — the ultimate library manager and backlog tracker for collectors. NOTE: Games are NOT playable in this app. This is a library tracking utility, not an emulator or storefront. --- WHAT IT DOES --- Physical retro shelf or digital backlog across PC and console, MyGames Database brings your gaming life into one unified space. • Instant, Even Offline: Your library lives on your device — browse, edit, rate, search, and sort it with no spinners, connection or not. (Adding new titles, screenshots, and trailers come from the internet.) • Massive Library Access: Instantly look up and add from 200,000+ titles powered by IGDB.com. • Total Collection Control: Log play status, write reviews, rate your titles, and keep strategy notes. • Seamless iCloud Sync: Safe, backed up, and synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • No Ads, Ever. --- FREE FEATURES (Up to 500 Games) --- • Cover-Led Design: A native interface that takes its color from your artwork, with full-bleed hero art on every game. • Smart Tracking: Track your Backlog, Wishlist, Now Playing, Completed, Retired, or Abandoned games. • Release Reminders & Play Nudges: Get notified the day a wishlist game launches, and nudged when a game you're playing sits idle. • Barcode Scanner: Scan physical media onto your shelf in seconds. • CSV Import & Export: Bring your existing library in from a spreadsheet. • Home Screen Widget: See what you're playing — and log a session — right from your home screen. • Rich Media: Browse high-res screenshots and watch official trailers. • Flexible Sorting: Sort by platform, rating, store, or tracking status. --- PRO FEATURES: UNLOCK THE POWER USER --- One premium upgrade unlocks everything: • Unlimited Library Size: No caps — perfect for massive collections. • Pro App Icons: Dress your Home Screen in Gold, Crimson, Emerald, or Violet. • Multi-Platform Tracking: Own a game on Switch, Steam, and PS5? Track separate copies under one title, each with its own playtime, store, and status. • Configurable Game Cards: Drag, drop, and resize fields in jiggle mode. Set an All Cards or per-game layout, track completion level, backlog priority, price paid, condition, and difficulty — and sync it all across devices. • Steam Library Import: Thousands of games in minutes, matched by Steam ID. • Deep Statistics Dashboard: Interactive charts breaking down your genres, platforms, ratings, and gaming habits. • Advanced Sorting & Filtering: Filter by developer, publisher, franchise, release year, community score, and theme. • Extended Game Details: Franchises, related games, developer histories, and artwork galleries. • Custom Collections: Themed groups with custom colors and icons, each shown off with its members' cover art. • Playtime Tracking: Log sessions and watch your hours add up. • Power-User Widgets: Smart Play Next, Backlog Progress, Upcoming Releases, and Game Stats. • 188+ Additional Platforms: A curated, categorized picker covering retro micro-consoles, arcade, VR/AR, streaming, and next-gen. • Advanced Exports: Professional PDFs with cover artwork, or clean CSV and JSON files. • Direct Developer Line: Email Dan directly with feature requests, bugs, or ideas. --- COMPREHENSIVE PLATFORM SUPPORT --- • Nintendo: Switch, Switch 2, 3DS, DS, GameCube, N64, SNES, NES, Game Boy family, Wii, Wii U • PlayStation: PS5, PS4, PS3, PS2, PS1, PSP, PS Vita • Xbox: Series X|S, One, 360, Original Xbox • Retro & Classic: Sega (Genesis/Dreamcast/Saturn), Atari (2600/5200/7800), Commodore 64, Neo Geo, Intellivision • Plus: PC, Mobile, and 188 more micro-consoles, VR headsets, and legacy systems available in Pro. Free up to 500 games. Pro unlocks unlimited capacity and every power-user tool. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spatial Scenes4 screens
MyGames Database4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MyGames Database at 1.1K against Spatial Scenes's 19. MyGames Database also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4). Spatial Scenes's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Spatial Scenes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MyGames Database sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyGames Database holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyGames Database has 1.1K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 70% and 70% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spatial Scenes versus MyGames Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpatial ScenesMyGames Database
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (19 ratings)4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings191.1K — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB64 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDaniel ChenDaniel Colman

Customer experience

Spatial Scenes

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%

MyGames Database

All ratings1,144 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative20.9%

Bugs and requests

Spatial Scenes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MyGames Database

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup for some users
  • Game data not saving properly
  • Inaccurate platform information for certain games

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more platforms (PS Vita, Sega Master System, etc.)
  • Increase game library limit beyond 500
  • Implement cloud sync and backup
  • Allow tracking of multiple copies of the same game
  • Add more detailed game status options (e.g. completed, on hold, etc.)
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  • Implement sorting and filtering by release date, genre, etc.
  • Integrate with digital game stores (Steam, GOG, etc.)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spatial Scenes

One-time1
  • Unlock all Plus scenes$1.99
3 purchases

MyGames Database

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Spatial Scenes free?
Spatial Scenes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyGames Database free?
MyGames Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spatial Scenes or MyGames Database?
MyGames Database is rated higher. Spatial Scenes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while MyGames Database averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Spatial Scenes or MyGames Database have ads?
Neither Spatial Scenes nor MyGames Database shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spatial Scenes or MyGames Database?
Spatial Scenes ships an update weekly, and MyGames Database weekly. Most recently, Spatial Scenes was updated on June 4, 2026 and MyGames Database on September 26, 2026.

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