Comparison

Playgroup vs Gamefolio

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

Head to head
About

Playgroup

Track life totals, damage, and game statistics for multiplayer card games. Syncs across devices and provides detailed performance analytics for decks and players on a companion website.

Highlights
  • Life counter for up to 6 players
  • Real-time game stats sync
  • Commander damage and poison counter tracking
  • Detailed deck performance analytics
  • Playgroup management and leaderboards
  • Intuitive swipe and tap UI
Features
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Please note: Only one person in your playgroup has to download and install the Playgroup life tracker app on a phone, tablet or run it on PC. The tracker app is exclusively used for tracking games. Stats will be available in real-time on the website for all participants (playgroup.gg). Ever wanted to know whether you are the best Commander player in your Playgroup? Whether that friend of yours really does take 10 minutes turns? Wondering what your average damage per game is for your favourite deck? You'll need to track life during your games anyway enhance your experience by using the Playgroup Life Counter App and get answers to all of the above questions and much more. Please note that the Playgroup app requires a Playgroup.gg account. Main Features: + The life counter is available on all platforms. + With Playgroup Device Sync you can all use your own device and keep the game stats synced automagically. + Supports up to 6 players + Don't just track wins and losses, but track how much damage has been done by which player and to which player, track turn duration and of course commander damage and poison counters. + Intuitive UI: By using a combination of swiping gestures (swipe towards the player that you want to damage) and tapping (tap for 1 life or hold for 10 life) tracking takes little effort. + Player profiles: each player loads up their personal player profile into the life counter easily via QR code. Select your deck from your deck list and start tracking! + Backgrounds: the life counter automatically sets your Commander as your background. Dashboard (https://playgroup.gg) Features: + Personalised stats: Get detailed statistics about your deck's performance. See the power level, win rate, elo rating, average kills per game, largest kill & win streaks and much more. + Playgroup management: create and manage playgroups, invite an unlimited number of friends. + Leaderboards: Get competitve, and rank against your playgroup members with the deck or player leaderboards. Playgroup is still under active development so be sure to drop by our Discord (https://discord.gg/wAG8aApDU5) and give your feedback and ideas for new features!

About

Gamefolio

Features
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Gamefolio The Home of Gaming Content Gamefolio is the platform built for gamers, streamers, content creators, esports players, and indie developers. Gaming clips, achievements, screenshots, and memorable moments are often scattered across social media, group chats, and streaming platforms. Gamefolio gives your gaming content a permanent home where you can showcase your journey, build your audience, and connect with the wider gaming community. Whether you’ve hit an incredible clutch, achieved a new rank, discovered a great indie game, or simply want to build your gaming identity, Gamefolio helps you share and organise your content in one place. Build Your Gamefolio Create a personalised gaming profile and showcase: Gaming clips Reels and short-form content Screenshots Achievements and milestones Favourite games Creator profiles Gaming collections Discover Gaming Content Explore content from gamers around the world: Trending clips Gaming reels Popular games Content creators Streamers Indie developers Gaming communities Grow Your Profile Level up your account as you engage with the community: Earn XP Increase your level Build your reputation Unlock rewards Claim daily lootboxes Showcase your gaming journey Designed For Gamers Unlike traditional social media platforms, Gamefolio is focused entirely on gaming. Every feature is designed to help players discover content, connect with other gamers, and create a profile that represents their gaming achievements and personality. For Creators and Streamers Gamefolio helps creators expand their reach by giving their content another place to be discovered. Upload clips, share highlights, build your audience, and connect with viewers who share your passion for gaming. For Indie Developers Showcase your games, share updates, connect with creators, and build a community around your project. Join the Community Whether you’re a casual player, competitive gamer, streamer, content creator, or game developer, Gamefolio gives you a place to share your gaming story. Build your Gamefolio today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Playgroup4 screens
Gamefolio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Playgroup at none against Gamefolio's 2. Gamefolio's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Gamefolio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Playgroup asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playgroup ships an update monthly, Gamefolio every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Playgroup versus Gamefolio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaygroupGamefolio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (74 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings74 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB308 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperArcane Digital B.V.BETA ONE INNOVATIONS LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Playgroup

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Gamefolio

Subscriptions2
  • Gamefolio Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Gamefolio Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Playgroup free?
Playgroup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gamefolio free?
Gamefolio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Playgroup or Gamefolio have ads?
Neither Playgroup nor Gamefolio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Playgroup or Gamefolio?
Playgroup ships an update monthly, and Gamefolio every 4 days. Most recently, Playgroup was updated on October 6, 2026 and Gamefolio on October 14, 2026.

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