Comparison

MyGames Database vs Retro Game Emulator

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

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About

MyGames Database

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)
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Catalog, organize, and track your video game collection across every platform you play on. MyGames Database opens instantly, keeps your library offline, and takes its colors from your own cover art — the ultimate library manager and backlog tracker for collectors. NOTE: Games are NOT playable in this app. This is a library tracking utility, not an emulator or storefront. --- WHAT IT DOES --- Physical retro shelf or digital backlog across PC and console, MyGames Database brings your gaming life into one unified space. • Instant, Even Offline: Your library lives on your device — browse, edit, rate, search, and sort it with no spinners, connection or not. (Adding new titles, screenshots, and trailers come from the internet.) • Massive Library Access: Instantly look up and add from 200,000+ titles powered by IGDB.com. • Total Collection Control: Log play status, write reviews, rate your titles, and keep strategy notes. • Seamless iCloud Sync: Safe, backed up, and synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • No Ads, Ever. --- FREE FEATURES (Up to 500 Games) --- • Cover-Led Design: A native interface that takes its color from your artwork, with full-bleed hero art on every game. • Smart Tracking: Track your Backlog, Wishlist, Now Playing, Completed, Retired, or Abandoned games. • Release Reminders & Play Nudges: Get notified the day a wishlist game launches, and nudged when a game you're playing sits idle. • Barcode Scanner: Scan physical media onto your shelf in seconds. • CSV Import & Export: Bring your existing library in from a spreadsheet. • Home Screen Widget: See what you're playing — and log a session — right from your home screen. • Rich Media: Browse high-res screenshots and watch official trailers. • Flexible Sorting: Sort by platform, rating, store, or tracking status. --- PRO FEATURES: UNLOCK THE POWER USER --- One premium upgrade unlocks everything: • Unlimited Library Size: No caps — perfect for massive collections. • Pro App Icons: Dress your Home Screen in Gold, Crimson, Emerald, or Violet. • Multi-Platform Tracking: Own a game on Switch, Steam, and PS5? Track separate copies under one title, each with its own playtime, store, and status. • Configurable Game Cards: Drag, drop, and resize fields in jiggle mode. Set an All Cards or per-game layout, track completion level, backlog priority, price paid, condition, and difficulty — and sync it all across devices. • Steam Library Import: Thousands of games in minutes, matched by Steam ID. • Deep Statistics Dashboard: Interactive charts breaking down your genres, platforms, ratings, and gaming habits. • Advanced Sorting & Filtering: Filter by developer, publisher, franchise, release year, community score, and theme. • Extended Game Details: Franchises, related games, developer histories, and artwork galleries. • Custom Collections: Themed groups with custom colors and icons, each shown off with its members' cover art. • Playtime Tracking: Log sessions and watch your hours add up. • Power-User Widgets: Smart Play Next, Backlog Progress, Upcoming Releases, and Game Stats. • 188+ Additional Platforms: A curated, categorized picker covering retro micro-consoles, arcade, VR/AR, streaming, and next-gen. • Advanced Exports: Professional PDFs with cover artwork, or clean CSV and JSON files. • Direct Developer Line: Email Dan directly with feature requests, bugs, or ideas. --- COMPREHENSIVE PLATFORM SUPPORT --- • Nintendo: Switch, Switch 2, 3DS, DS, GameCube, N64, SNES, NES, Game Boy family, Wii, Wii U • PlayStation: PS5, PS4, PS3, PS2, PS1, PSP, PS Vita • Xbox: Series X|S, One, 360, Original Xbox • Retro & Classic: Sega (Genesis/Dreamcast/Saturn), Atari (2600/5200/7800), Commodore 64, Neo Geo, Intellivision • Plus: PC, Mobile, and 188 more micro-consoles, VR headsets, and legacy systems available in Pro. Free up to 500 games. Pro unlocks unlimited capacity and every power-user tool. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Retro Game Emulator

Relive classic gaming experiences with this emulator. It offers full phone compatibility, customizable controller themes, and Bluetooth controller support for an enhanced retro gaming session. Save your progress and pick up where you left off anytime.

Highlights
  • Full phone compatibility
  • Customizable controller themes
  • Bluetooth controller support
  • Save game progress
  • Play classic games
Features
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Rediscover the fun of classic games with Retro Game Emulator! Key Features: - Full Phone Compatibility: If you're using a phone, our app ensures smooth gameplay and a delightful experience. - Controller Themes: Improve your gaming with controller themes and skins. Choose your style and adjust the controls to fit your preference. - Bluetooth Controller Support: Connect Bluetooth gamepads and keyboards for an even more enjoyable gaming experience. - Save Feature: Save your game progress and resume playing whenever you want. Try Retro Game Emulator today and relive the best of retro gaming wherever you go! DISCLAIMER: Retro Game Emulator does not supply any games in any manner. Users are responsible for sourcing their games from legally authorized providers. The emulator serves only as a platform to play these games and does not endorse or promote unauthorized game downloads. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/retro-game-emulator/home/privacy-policy  Terms: https://sites.google.com/view/retro-game-emulator/home/terms-conditions Support: https://sites.google.com/view/retro-game-emulator/home/support License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MyGames Database4 screens
Retro Game Emulator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyGames Database at 70% against Retro Game Emulator's 0%. MyGames Database also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 4). Retro Game Emulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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. MyGames Database sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Retro Game Emulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyGames Database holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyGames Database has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of MyGames Database's written reviews are positive against 0% of Retro Game Emulator's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
MyGames Database versus Retro Game Emulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyGames DatabaseRetro Game Emulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better4
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB10 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDaniel ColmanEvgheni Mihailevschi

Customer experience

MyGames Database

All ratings1,143 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative20.9%

Retro Game Emulator

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

MyGames Database

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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.)
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  • Implement sorting and filtering by release date, genre, etc.
  • Integrate with digital game stores (Steam, GOG, etc.)

Retro Game Emulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MyGames Database

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99
None

Retro Game Emulator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyGames Database free?
MyGames Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Game Emulator free?
Retro Game Emulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyGames Database or Retro Game Emulator?
MyGames Database is rated higher. MyGames Database averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Retro Game Emulator averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do MyGames Database or Retro Game Emulator have ads?
Neither MyGames Database nor Retro Game Emulator shows ads.

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