M Bench vs GamingDB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
M Bench
This app provides performance comparisons through a variety of benchmarks. It helps users evaluate device capabilities and make informed decisions about potential upgrades.
- Performance benchmarking
- Device comparison
- Upgrade decision support
- Multiple benchmark tests
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M Bench uses a blend of benchmarks to easily compare performance and help you decide when to upgrade your device.
GamingDB
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MacGamingDB: The Modern Mac Gaming Compatibility Database Discover which games run on macOS and Apple Silicon with real-world benchmarks, FPS reports Browse 1,500+ games rated by people who actually played them. Every game carries real experience reports: FPS, graphics settings, resolution, and the exact machine it ran on — Native, CrossOver, or Parallels. KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY Every game page shows a community verdict from Excellent to Unplayable, performance stats per play method, and the best current price via GG.deals. REAL REPORTS, REAL HARDWARE Reports include chip, core counts, RAM, settings, and screenshots. No store-page promises — numbers from actual machines. YOUR STEAM LIBRARY, GRADED Link your Steam account once and instantly see which of your games run great on your hardware. SHARE YOUR SETUP Sign in with Apple or email, post your own reports with screenshots, and help the next player. Edit or delete your reviews anytime. Filter by playability, chip, variant, and play method. Built natively for iOS 26.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GamingDB at monthly against M Bench's every 14 months. M Bench's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
M Bench ships an update every 14 months, GamingDB monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | M Bench | GamingDB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bold Flight | Uzef Ansari |
In-app purchases
M Bench
No in-app purchases
GamingDB
No in-app purchases
