GameStop vs The Video Game Cavern
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
The Video Game Cavern
Discover and purchase retro video games directly from your mobile device. This app allows you to browse a full catalog, trade in existing titles, and stay informed about new arrivals and deals. Enjoy a secure shopping experience for all your gaming needs.
- Browse full game catalog
- Buy, sell, and trade games
- Check trade-in values instantly
- Secure checkout
- Local pickup options
- Stay updated on new arrivals and deals
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Find your favorite retro video games — right from your phone. The Video Game Cavern app brings our full shopping experience to iOS, making it easier than ever to buy, sell, and trade new and retro titles. Browse our full catalog of games, consoles, and accessories Trade in your games and check values instantly Secure checkout and local pickup options Stay up-to-date with new arrivals and featured deals Whether you're a collector or a casual player, The Video Game Cavern helps you find exactly what you need. Download now and take your game collection on the go!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Video Game Cavern at 100% against GameStop's 18%. The Video Game Cavern also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and device support (3 vs 1). GameStop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (154K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Video Game Cavern holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GameStop has 154K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of GameStop's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Video Game Cavern's.
GameStop ships an update every 2 days, The Video Game Cavern every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GameStop | The Video Game Cavern |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (154K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 154K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #134 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GameStop | The Purple Eagle LLC |
Customer experience
GameStop
The Video Game Cavern
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
The Video Game Cavern
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GameStop
No in-app purchases
The Video Game Cavern
No in-app purchases
Questions
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