# Need a game vs CheapCharts Games

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Need a game | CheapCharts Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/need-a-game/id1557548083/reviews)** | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheapcharts-games/id1622193150/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 58 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kirill Puchkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480236164) | [LollipApp GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/772046137) |

## 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 |


### CheapCharts Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cheapcharts-games/id1622193150)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*