# MyGames Database vs Hitbox Games

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hitbox Games at none against MyGames Database's 3. Hitbox Games also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.0). MyGames Database's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 27). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyGames Database sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hitbox Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MyGames Database against 4.7 for Hitbox Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyGames Database has 1.1K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of MyGames Database's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hitbox Games's.

MyGames Database ships an update weekly, Hitbox Games every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyGames Database | Hitbox Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygames-database/id1559848159/reviews) | **[4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitbox-games/id6502535282/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 69.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Colman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1408421686) | [Mangrove Labs Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743159639) |

## What reviewers say

### MyGames Database

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mygames-database/id1559848159)

Organize and manage your entire video game collection with a beautiful interface. Track your backlog, wishlist, and current games, while personalizing each entry with notes and ratings. Discover new games and enjoy advanced features for a complete library management experience.

**Highlights:** Intuitive Liquid Glass interface, Comprehensive game database integration, Personalize game entries with notes and ratings, Track backlog, wishlist, and current games, Barcode scanner for physical games, Cloud backup and sync, Unlimited library size (Pro)

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient game organization
- 💡 Helpful for tracking game progress
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 🎨 Clean and simple interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and data loss issues
- 🔒 Limited game library
- 💤 Lack of customization options
- 🤔 Unclear how to actually play games
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific games

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Game data not saving properly
- Inaccurate platform information for certain games

**Requested features**

- Add more platforms (PS Vita, Sega Master System, etc.)
- Increase game library limit beyond 500
- Implement cloud sync and backup
- Allow tracking of multiple copies of the same game
- Add more detailed game status options (e.g. completed, on hold, etc.)


### Hitbox Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitbox-games/id6502535282)

Discover and play a wide variety of games instantly without any downloads. Explore genres from horror to strategy and enjoy mobile ports of favorites within a growing community. New features are added regularly based on user requests.

**Highlights:** Discover hundreds of games, Play diverse game genres, Instant play, zero downloads, Enjoy mobile game ports, Join a growing community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyGames Database free?

MyGames Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hitbox Games free?

Hitbox Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MyGames Database or Hitbox Games?

Hitbox Games is rated higher. MyGames Database averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Hitbox Games averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.

### Do MyGames Database or Hitbox Games have ads?

Neither MyGames Database nor Hitbox Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyGames Database or Hitbox Games?

MyGames Database ships an update weekly, and Hitbox Games every 5 days. Most recently, MyGames Database was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hitbox Games on October 12, 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.*
