Comparison

Need a game vs CheapCharts Games

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

Head to head
About

Need a game

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
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NEED A GAME is a unique application for fans of PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC games. Track new items, find the right key combinations and cheat codes, buy, sell, and exchange games and discs with Need a game! And even better - all the information in one place: ads, reviews, videos, ratings, screenshots, comparisons, cheat codes, and much more! NEED A GAME contains the most necessary information for game lovers! *** Platforms *** - PlayStation 5 - PlayStation 4 - PlayStation 3 - Xbox 360 - Xbox One - Xbox Series X / S - Nintendo Switch ------- User data policy: https://needagame.net/user-data-policy/ Terms of Service: https://needagame.net/term-of-use/

About

CheapCharts Games

Discover and track the best deals on video games across multiple platforms like Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Set price alerts for your wishlist and get notified when games go on sale. Browse top charts and filter by genre, price, and Metacritic score.

Highlights
  • Find game deals across Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, Steam
  • Set price alerts for wishlist items
  • Check game price history
  • Browse top sales charts and trending games
  • Filter games by price, genre, and Metacritic score
  • Watch trailers and gameplay videos
  • Track purchased games in 'My Collection'
Features
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Are you a passionate gamer always looking for the best deals? CheapCharts Games is your ultimate tool to save big on video games! Discover the hottest, latest, and greatest deals on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 & 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam – all in one place. Is your must-have game still too expensive? Just add it to your personal CheapCharts wish list with your target price. The moment the price drops, you’ll be notified instantly. With CheapCharts, you never miss a bargain and always pay less, so you can play more and save money. And the best part? CheapCharts is completely free. No hidden fees, no subscriptions. Why CheapCharts Games is a must-have for every gamer: # Find all current deals, discounts, and offers for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam # Set up a price alert for your wish list and get notified as soon as your favorite games get cheaper # Check the price history of any game before you buy # Browse through top sales charts, best deals, and trending games to discover new gems at amazing prices # Filter the entire catalog by endless filters like price, genre, year and use the Metacritic filter to see only the best games # Get all important details, watch trailers and gameplay videos directly in the app # Add your purchased games to "My Collection" and keep track of your library Currently available in Germany, the USA, and the UK – more countries coming soon! CheapCharts Games is constantly evolving. We love feedback and work closely with our users to bring you the features you want most. Got ideas or suggestions? Reach out to us via feedback@cheapcharts.com or use the contact form in the app. Download CheapCharts Games now and start saving on every game purchase!

Screenshots

Need a game4 screens
CheapCharts Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Need a game at 100% against CheapCharts Games's 56%. Need a game also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 8 months). CheapCharts Games's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads 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. Need a game sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. CheapCharts Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Need a game holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Need a game has 84 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Need a game's written reviews are positive against 56% of CheapCharts Games's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Need a game ships an update every 9 days, CheapCharts Games every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Need a game versus CheapCharts Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeed a gameCheapCharts Games
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (84 ratings) — better3.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better55.6% of reviews
Number of ratings84 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB37 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperKirill PuchkovLollipApp GmbH

Customer experience

Need a game

All ratings66 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CheapCharts Games

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Need a game

Subscriptions2
  • Чит-коды (месяц)$1.491 Month
  • Размещение объявлений (месяц)$1.491 Month
None

CheapCharts Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Need a game free?
Need a game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CheapCharts Games free?
CheapCharts Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Need a game or CheapCharts Games?
Need a game is rated higher. Need a game averages 4.5 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while CheapCharts Games averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.
Do Need a game or CheapCharts Games have ads?
Neither Need a game nor CheapCharts Games shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Need a game or CheapCharts Games?
Need a game ships an update every 9 days, and CheapCharts Games every 8 months. Most recently, Need a game was updated on November 3, 2026 and CheapCharts Games on November 3, 2026.

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