# Video Game Tracker vs Samwise

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Samwise at 100% against Video Game Tracker's 44%. Samwise also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Video Game Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (72 vs 9). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Game Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Samwise sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Samwise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Game Tracker has 72 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Video Game Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Samwise's.

Video Game Tracker ships an update monthly, Samwise every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Game Tracker | Samwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-tracker-gamelog/id1608997583/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samwise-rpg-assistant/id1663948907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 32 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MasterMind Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/674597403) | [Estúdio Pirilampo Mestre de Arte Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561022049) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Game Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-tracker-gamelog/id1608997583)

Organize your game library, track progress, and discover new titles. Share your gaming achievements on social media and stay updated on upcoming releases. Seamlessly sync your collection across devices.

**Highlights:** Organize game library with custom lists, Track playthroughs and progress, Discover new games and releases, Release date countdowns, Share gaming achievements on social media, Home screen widgets, Cross-device syncing via iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GameLog Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Secret Discount | $14.99 | per year |
| GameLog Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| GameLog Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


### Samwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samwise-rpg-assistant/id1663948907)

This platform helps you create, manage, and play tabletop role-playing games. It offers tools for building custom RPG systems, interactive maps, and real-time chat for remote or in-person play. Enjoy a paperless gaming experience with seamless syncing across devices.

**Highlights:** Create custom RPG systems, Interactive map builder, Real-time chat and dice rolls, Campaign note-taking, Cross-device syncing, Community content library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legendary Edition Offer (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Legendary Edition (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Legendary Edition Offer (Yearly) | $23.99 | per year |
| Legendary Edition (Yearly) | $47.99 | per year |
| LIFETIME Legendary Edition | $59.99 | one-time |
| LIFETIME Legendary Edition | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Game Tracker free?

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

### Is Samwise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Game Tracker or Samwise?

Samwise is rated higher. Video Game Tracker averages 4.1 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Samwise averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Video Game Tracker or Samwise have ads?

Samwise shows ads; Video Game Tracker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video Game Tracker or Samwise?

Video Game Tracker ships an update monthly, and Samwise every 8 days. Most recently, Video Game Tracker was updated on September 9, 2026 and Samwise on September 9, 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.*