# Need a game vs Game Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Need a game at 100% against Game Tracker's 68%. Need a game also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Game Tracker's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Game Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Game Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 122 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Need a game's written reviews are positive against 68% of Game Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Need a game ships an update every 9 days, Game Tracker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Need a game | Game Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/need-a-game/id1557548083/reviews) | **[4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-tracker-play-and-log/id6740135016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 68.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kirill Puchkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480236164) | [Simone Montalto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491658868) |

## 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 |


### Game Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-tracker-play-and-log/id6740135016)

Organize your video game collection, track playtime, and manage your backlog. Search for titles, add them to your library, and let the app fill in details. Syncs across devices and offers custom organization options.

**Highlights:** Organize video game collection, Track playtime with timer, Manage game backlog, Sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Customizable game Spaces, Smart lists for filtering, Detailed game statistics

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Tracker Pro | $1.49 | per month |
| Game Tracker Pro | $10.99 | per year |
| Game Tracker Pro (Lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Need a game free?

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

### Is Game Tracker free?

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

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

Game Tracker is rated higher. Need a game averages 4.5 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Game Tracker averages 4.7 from 122 ratings.

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

Neither Need a game nor Game Tracker shows ads.

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

Need a game ships an update every 9 days, and Game Tracker fortnightly. Most recently, Need a game was updated on October 24, 2026 and Game Tracker on October 28, 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.*