Comparison

Gamedex vs Retrotheque

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

Head to head
About

Gamedex

Features
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Get access to thousands of games and add to your collection, create your finished games list and discover new games.

About

Retrotheque

Features
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Retrotheque is the app for video game collectors, from NES classics to the latest PS5 and Switch 2 releases: organize your collection, track your progress and find out what it's worth in euros, based on the French market. 1. Manage your collection β€’ Add your games in seconds: search or cover scan β€’ Sort them by console, from the NES and Mega Drive to the PS5, Xbox Series and Switch 2, by way of the PS1, Dreamcast, Game Boy… β€’ Record the format (physical or digital), the condition (new or used) and what you own (box, manual, cartridge, sealed…) β€’ Log the purchase price and date to keep an accurate history β€’ Track your progress: backlog, playing, completed, mastered, dropped β€’ See the Metacritic score of your games 2. Explore Browse franchises (Mario, Zelda, Final Fantasy…), consoles and their regional release dates, follow upcoming releases and discover hidden gems you didn't know about. 3. Follow other collectors Keep up with your friends' collections and get inspired by theirs. 4. Retrotheque+ β€’ Know what your collection is worth, estimated game by game from current French market prices β€’ Create your own lists (to sell, favorites, nostalgia…) β€’ Dive into detailed statistics: breakdown by console and release year, how your spending evolves… Retrotheque+ subscription β€’ Monthly: €1.99 per month β€’ Yearly: €17.99 per year The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://retrotheque.app/en/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Gamedex4 screens
Retrotheque4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gamedex at none against Retrotheque's 2. Gamedex also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Retrotheque's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Retrotheque sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Gamedex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gamedex ships an update every 2 weeks, Retrotheque every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Gamedex versus Retrotheque: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGamedexRetrotheque
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size27 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdilson Ferreira dos SantosAlexis Petit

In-app purchases

None

Gamedex

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Retrotheque

Subscriptions2
  • Retrotheque+ Mensuel$1.991 Month
  • Retrotheque+ Annuel$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Gamedex free?
Gamedex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retrotheque free?
Retrotheque is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gamedex or Retrotheque have ads?
Neither Gamedex nor Retrotheque shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gamedex or Retrotheque?
Gamedex ships an update every 2 weeks, and Retrotheque every 2 days. Most recently, Gamedex was updated on October 8, 2026 and Retrotheque on October 14, 2026.

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