Comparison

Inventory vs Playdex

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

Head to head
About

Inventory

Organize your game collection with this app. Easily add games, filter by platform or status, and create custom tags. Features a sleek design, internet search for game info, and iCloud sync for cross-device use.

Highlights
  • Organize games by platform, status, and tags
  • Search internet for game info and cover art
  • Import games via CSV file
  • Export collection data to spreadsheet
  • iCloud sync for cross-device use
  • Sleek dark/light mode design
  • Add game 'moments' with screenshots
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Keep track of your games and have them with you all the time using this app! The app "Inventory: Game Collection" allows you to keep track of the games you own. You can filter by platforms or status and create tags to further organise your collection. An import function makes transition from other solutions or spreadsheets easy. To make your games really stand out, "Inventory" has a sleek, non-intrusive design while offering essential features. When making it, I aimed for an experience that makes it fun to look at your collection and presents your games in a beautiful way. Adding your games is really easy, just use the search-feature and "Inventory" pre-fills information like the game's release date and cover image. Of course it's also possible to customise any information and add your own cover image. You can also do a bulk import of many games, using a CSV-file. If you already have cover images for your games, you can import them as well. This makes it easy for you to transition to this app from another solution or a spreadsheet you may already have. I want you to be in control of your data and not be locked-in with this app. That's why you can easily make a full backup of all your games to a simple spreadsheet, including cover images! If at any time you would rather switch to another solution, or want to make a backup of your data, just export it! All your games are synchronized to iCloud, so you can use the app across devices as well. FEATURES - Simple, sleek design. Looks nice in dark-mode and light-mode. - Two ways of looking at your collection: in a list (more information) and as tiles (bigger covers). - Search the internet when adding new games and pre-fill information. - Organise your collection by platforms, status or tags. - Add "moments" with cool screenshots you took or to note down your thoughts on a game. - Look back at previous years with the Rewind-feature and decide your game of the year! - Add metadata for the region of a game: Important for collectors! - Import lots of games through a CSV-file. - Stay in control of your data with the export-feature. - Use across devices with full iCloud sync. I plan to further improve the app and add more features. Please tell me any feedback or wishes you have and I'll try to include them. You can contact me via the app. PRICING The app is free and offers all features for adding up to five games. If you like the app, I'd appreciate if you would support development and server-costs by buying any of the included in-app purchases - you can choose yourself how much you want to pay. Any of them unlocks adding unlimited games. Please note that all of the game covers shown in the screenshots above are merely to demonstrate the functionality of the app and all trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.

About

Playdex

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Playdex helps you organize your board game life from your first game to your latest group stats. Build your personal library with player count, complexity, play time, notes, and images. Log each session in seconds, choose players, set a winner, and keep your history clear and searchable. See who is on top with Elo based rankings, win rates, and deep player stats. Explore activity trends and most played games to understand your group over time. Use wishlist ranking to keep future buys in order. Manage personal groups or shared groups so everyone stays on the same page. Playdex is built for people who play often and want clean records without extra noise. Wishlist search is powered by BoardGameGeek data to help you quickly find and add games. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Inventory4 screens
Playdex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Playdex at every 5 days against Inventory's every 6 weeks. Playdex also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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. Inventory sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Playdex sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inventory ships an update every 6 weeks, Playdex every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Inventory versus Playdex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInventoryPlaydex
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoritz ScholzPatricio Vicens

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Inventory

One-time3
  • Small tip$3.99
  • Medium tip$7.99
  • Large tip$13.99
3 purchases

Playdex

Subscriptions1
  • Playdex Supporter Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • One Time Support$0.99
  • Playdex Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Inventory free?
Inventory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Playdex free?
Playdex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Inventory or Playdex have ads?
Neither Inventory nor Playdex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inventory or Playdex?
Inventory ships an update every 6 weeks, and Playdex every 5 days. Most recently, Inventory was updated on October 25, 2026 and Playdex on October 15, 2026.

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