Comparison

GameStop vs Funko

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

Head to head
About

GameStop

Shop for video games, consoles, and collectibles with a redesigned experience. Discover new products, manage your GameStop Pro membership for exclusive rewards and discounts, and order online with flexible delivery options. Trade in your old games and electronics for cash or credit.

Highlights
  • Search and shop for gaming products
  • GameStop Pro membership for rewards and discounts
  • Order online with flexible delivery
  • Track orders and view purchase history
  • Trade-in games and electronics for cash or credit
Features
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We’ve leveled up! The GameStop app was built with you in mind, with a completely new redesigned experience that makes all things shopping for gamers even easier. Search and Shop Discover the best products for any gamer and get to know everything about them upfront with ratings and rich details. GameStop Pro Introducing GameStop Pro! Become a GameStop Pro Member to get the greatest of GameStop! Get $65 in value just for joining with a $5 Welcome Reward and $5 Monthly Pro Rewards. Plus, get 2% back in rewards, 5% extra off pre-owned products, collectibles, digital, and more, and 10% extra on trades. Pros also receive a ton of other perks like Pro exclusive deals & drops AND Pro Weeks. Order Online Order directly through the app and choose delivery methods that suit you and your schedule. Whether that’s getting things shipped right to your door, picking up your online order in-store, or getting same day delivery on certain products, you choose what works best for you. We’ll keep you informed every step of the way so you can track your orders and view your purchase history. Trade-Ins Sell your electronics and games for cash or credit.

About

Funko

Discover, track, and shop for over 27,000 official collectibles. Organize your collection, build wishlists, and buy directly from the brand. Your ultimate companion for all things collectible.

Highlights
  • Explore catalog with search and scan
  • Track collection and values
  • Build wishlists and custom lists
  • Shop directly from Funko
  • Sync collection across devices
Features
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Funko – Collect, Track & Shop! Say hello to your brand-new, fully upgraded Funko app experience! Discover, track, and shop over 27,000 official Funko collectibles—all in one place! Whether you're hunting grails or organizing your collection, the Funko app is your ultimate collecting companion. These new features will take your Funko journey to the next level! New Features: • Explore the Catalog – Search, scan, and discover new releases and vaulted items, added daily. • Track Your Collection – Add items, track values, and sync across devices and Funko.com. • Build Wishlists & Custom Lists – Create personalized lists and share with friends or fellow collectors. • Shop with Ease – Buy directly from Funko in app. These features are LIVE NOW—go explore and make the most of them! * When you click on links to various merchants on the mobile app and make a purchase, this can result in us earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. For feature requests, improvements or feedback, reach out to feedback@funko.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GameStop4 screens
Funko4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GameStop at 4.8 against Funko's 2.7. GameStop also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Funko's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GameStop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GameStop has 154K ratings behind it against 576, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 18% and 18% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GameStop ships an update every 6 days, Funko monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
GameStop versus Funko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGameStopFunko
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (154K ratings) — better2.7 (576 ratings)
Positive reviews18.5% of reviews — better18.4% of reviews
Number of ratings154K — better576
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#160 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB53 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperGameStopFunko

Customer experience

GameStop

All ratings153,593 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews493 reviews
Positive18.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative76.7%

Funko

All ratings576 ratings
Positive38.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative55.2%
Written reviews864 reviews
Positive18.4%
Neutral10.8%
Negative70.8%

User reviews

GameStop

From 154K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast shipping
  • 👍 Convenient app features
  • 💡 Grading and selling OCG cards
  • 🚀 Continuous app improvements

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate inventory information
  • 🐛 Buggy checkout process
  • 🐛 Unreliable app functionality
  • 👎 Poor customer service
  • 🐛 Inability to manage orders/preorders

Funko

From 576 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 📚 Comprehensive catalog
  • 💰 Helpful pricing information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 🔍 Poor search functionality
  • 🧭 Lack of organization and filtering options
  • 🔄 Inconsistent data sync and loss of collection
  • 🤖 Unhelpful customer support

Bugs and requests

GameStop

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Incorrect product information
  • Inability to update payment info
  • Order cancellation issues
  • Preorder tracking not working
  • Inconsistent app behavior across devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to save items for later
  • Option to share product links externally
  • Favorite/Wishlist feature for products
  • Notify when out-of-stock items are back in stock
  • Streamlined cart and order management
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  • Enhanced rewards redemption experience

Funko

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Inability to add or remove items from collections
  • Incorrect or missing product information
  • Login and account issues after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to share collections and wishlists
  • Option to sort and filter collections by category
  • Improved search with more precise results
  • Automatic price tracking and value updates
  • Integration with other collection management tools

In-app purchases

None

GameStop

No in-app purchases

None

Funko

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GameStop free?
GameStop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Funko free?
Funko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GameStop or Funko?
GameStop is rated higher. GameStop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 154K ratings, while Funko averages 2.7 from 576 ratings.
Do GameStop or Funko have ads?
Neither GameStop nor Funko shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GameStop or Funko?
GameStop ships an update every 6 days, and Funko monthly. Most recently, GameStop was updated on September 24, 2026 and Funko on September 22, 2026.

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