# Need a game vs Video Game Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Need a game at 100% against Video Game Tracker's 40%. Need a game also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Need a game sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Video Game Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Need a game holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 72 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Need a game's written reviews are positive against 40% of Video Game Tracker's.

Need a game ships an update every 9 days, Video Game Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Need a game | Video Game Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/need-a-game/id1557548083/reviews)** | [4.1 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-tracker-gamelog/id1608997583/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kirill Puchkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480236164) | [MasterMind Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/674597403) |

## What reviewers say

### Need a game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/need-a-game/id1557548083)

Discover new game releases, find cheat codes, and buy, sell, or trade games for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles, plus PC. Access reviews, videos, ratings, and comparisons all in one place.

**Highlights:** Track new game items, Find cheat codes, Buy, sell, and exchange games, Access reviews and ratings, View screenshots and comparisons, Supports multiple gaming platforms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Чит-коды (месяц) | $1.49 | per month |
| Размещение объявлений (месяц) | $1.49 | per month |


### Video Game Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-tracker-gamelog/id1608997583)

Organize your game library, track progress, and discover new titles. Share your gaming achievements on social media and stay updated on upcoming releases. Seamlessly sync your collection across devices.

**Highlights:** Organize game library with custom lists, Track playthroughs and progress, Discover new games and releases, Release date countdowns, Share gaming achievements on social media, Home screen widgets, Cross-device syncing via iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GameLog Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Secret Discount | $14.99 | per year |
| GameLog Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| GameLog Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Need a game free?

Need a game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Video Game Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Need a game or Video Game Tracker?

Need a game is rated higher. Need a game averages 4.5 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Video Game Tracker averages 4.1 from 72 ratings.

### Do Need a game or Video Game Tracker have ads?

Neither Need a game nor Video Game Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Need a game or Video Game Tracker?

Need a game ships an update every 9 days, and Video Game Tracker monthly. Most recently, Need a game was updated on October 24, 2026 and Video Game Tracker on October 25, 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.*