Comparison

CheapCharts Games vs DeckFilter

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

Head to head
About

CheapCharts Games

Discover and track the best deals on video games across multiple platforms like Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Set price alerts for your wishlist and get notified when games go on sale. Browse top charts and filter by genre, price, and Metacritic score.

Highlights
  • Find game deals across Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, Steam
  • Set price alerts for wishlist items
  • Check game price history
  • Browse top sales charts and trending games
  • Filter games by price, genre, and Metacritic score
  • Watch trailers and gameplay videos
  • Track purchased games in 'My Collection'
Features
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Are you a passionate gamer always looking for the best deals? CheapCharts Games is your ultimate tool to save big on video games! Discover the hottest, latest, and greatest deals on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 & 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam – all in one place. Is your must-have game still too expensive? Just add it to your personal CheapCharts wish list with your target price. The moment the price drops, you’ll be notified instantly. With CheapCharts, you never miss a bargain and always pay less, so you can play more and save money. And the best part? CheapCharts is completely free. No hidden fees, no subscriptions. Why CheapCharts Games is a must-have for every gamer: # Find all current deals, discounts, and offers for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam # Set up a price alert for your wish list and get notified as soon as your favorite games get cheaper # Check the price history of any game before you buy # Browse through top sales charts, best deals, and trending games to discover new gems at amazing prices # Filter the entire catalog by endless filters like price, genre, year and use the Metacritic filter to see only the best games # Get all important details, watch trailers and gameplay videos directly in the app # Add your purchased games to "My Collection" and keep track of your library Currently available in Germany, the USA, and the UK – more countries coming soon! CheapCharts Games is constantly evolving. We love feedback and work closely with our users to bring you the features you want most. Got ideas or suggestions? Reach out to us via feedback@cheapcharts.com or use the contact form in the app. Download CheapCharts Games now and start saving on every game purchase!

About

DeckFilter

This app helps Steam Deck users discover and organize their game library and wishlist. Filter games by playtime, compatibility, and tags to find your next gaming session. Access detailed game insights and optimized settings for a better experience.

Highlights
  • Sync Steam library and wishlist
  • Filter by playtime, ProtonDB, Deck Verified
  • View game insights and completion time
  • Manage wishlists with discounts and reviews
  • Bookmark favorite games
  • Access optimized game settings
  • Precision tag filtering
Features
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DeckFilter helps Steam Deck players choose what to play next from the Steam games they already own. Sync your Steam library and wishlist, then turn a crowded backlog into a short list for tonight. Filter by Deck Verified status, SteamOS compatibility, ProtonDB tier, controller support, Steam reviews, tags, time-to-beat estimates, playtime, supported languages, achievement progress, prices, discounts, and skipped or unavailable items. Use DeckFilter to: - Find games that match your time, mood, language, and input preferences - Compare Deck readiness, ProtonDB, Steam reviews, playtime, and community signals before launching - Sort wishlist games by price, discount, release date, reviews, playtime, and Deck readiness - Open SteamDeckHQ, ShareDeck, and DeckVerifiedGames reports from game details - Save games with bookmarks and bookmark lists so your next picks are easy to revisit - Browse Discover, featured creator playlists, recently played games, and Steam Store search results - Keep skipped, unavailable, delisted, and country-restricted Steam items easier to manage DeckFilter is built for large Steam libraries, long wishlists, and players who already check several sites before choosing a game. It brings the decision signals together so you spend less time comparing tabs and more time playing. DeckFilter is an independent companion for Steam Deck players and is not affiliated with Valve or Steam.

Screenshots

CheapCharts Games4 screens
DeckFilter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CheapCharts Games at Free against DeckFilter's $4.99. DeckFilter's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CheapCharts Games is free to download; DeckFilter costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DeckFilter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeckFilter has 87 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of CheapCharts Games's written reviews are positive against 85% of DeckFilter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheapCharts Games ships an update every 8 months, DeckFilter fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
CheapCharts Games versus DeckFilter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheapCharts GamesDeckFilter
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.3 (9 ratings)4.7 (87 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews85.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings987 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#40 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB77 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperLollipApp GmbHWEBGEHEUER OU

Customer experience

CheapCharts Games

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

DeckFilter

All ratings87 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative7.4%

Bugs and requests

CheapCharts Games

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DeckFilter

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Some games from library do not show up
  • Hidden games do not show up
  • Wishlist does not update
  • Pull to refresh does not work
  • Does not remember new sort settings
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  • Takes a long time to get sorted, API key issues, security flagging
  • App gets stuck at API screen needing confirmation from Steam mobile app
  • Does not sync, loads indefinitely
  • ProtonDB ratings will not show up on games
  • Syncing issues, screen doesn't update until app force close and reopen
  • New purchased games not showing up after sync until app restart
  • Updates not reflecting until app restart
  • Won't sync, even after changing settings to public

Requested features

14 requests
  • Mark games as completed
  • Add control config/community layout info
  • More filter options (e.g., Linux/Windows/Apple support)
  • Search Steam store within the app
  • Filter by games with achievements
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  • Filter by Steam categories/collections/favorites
  • Ability to hide games
  • Custom lists
  • Swipe gestures for game cards
  • Sort by recently added
  • Sort by user rating/Metacritic integration
  • Incorporate Steam guides
  • Expand to other platforms (GOG, Epic)
  • iPad full screen support

In-app purchases

None

CheapCharts Games

No in-app purchases

None

DeckFilter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CheapCharts Games free?
CheapCharts Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DeckFilter free?
DeckFilter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CheapCharts Games or DeckFilter?
DeckFilter is rated higher. CheapCharts Games averages 3.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while DeckFilter averages 4.7 from 87 ratings.
Do CheapCharts Games or DeckFilter have ads?
Neither CheapCharts Games nor DeckFilter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CheapCharts Games or DeckFilter?
CheapCharts Games ships an update every 8 months, and DeckFilter fortnightly. Most recently, CheapCharts Games was updated on September 17, 2026 and DeckFilter on September 24, 2026.

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