Comparison

Edge magazine vs GamingBuddy

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

Head to head
About

Edge magazine

This app offers in-depth, impartial reviews and coverage of hardware and software across various platforms. Explore detailed content, back issues, specials, and guides to stay informed about the latest in interactive entertainment.

Highlights
  • In-depth hardware and software reviews
  • Coverage of PC, console, and portable gaming
  • Impartial and detailed analysis
  • Access to back issues and specials
  • Interactive digital content
Features
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Covering hardware and software from all over the world, whether it’s online, portable, coin-op, PC or console, Edge covers them all, giving detailed, clear and impartial reviews to tell you what you need to know, not what the developers want you to think. Join thousands of others and download our free app now! ------------------- Once you’ve downloaded our app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access our in-depth content. We also publish specials and guides - browse our publications, read what interests you most, and get inspired. Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and auto-renew until you decide to cancel it. You can cancel your subscription at any point. Please check inside the app for current pricing. *** Please Note: Our digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with the print edition *** • The free trial offer is only available to new subscribers. If you have previously subscribed then payment will be taken immediately. • You can cancel at any time during the free trial period and you will not be charged. Simply turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase . • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy. The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period. ------------------- By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Future Publishing Ltd's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions/

About

GamingBuddy

Track your game backlog, wishlist, and upcoming releases with this gamer's companion. Discover new games, follow gaming events, and stay updated with news and reviews. Offers free core features and an optional paid version for advanced functionality.

Highlights
  • Track backlog and wishlist
  • Monitor new game releases
  • Follow gaming events
  • Add home screen widgets
  • Discover new games
  • Search IGDB database
  • Share game details
Features
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• No ads • No account • Gamer's companion & calendar With GamingBuddy you can: - Keep up with new releases - See OpenCritic scores & read reviews - Track your games (backlog, wishlist, ...) - Follow gaming events (Gamescom, awards etc) - Add countdown widgets to your Home Screen - Discover new games to play - Search the entire IGDB database - Share game details with friends (using universal links) - Follow news, trailers and reviews - And much more! # GamingBuddy Unlimited GamingBuddy contains paid "Unlimited" version for more advanced features, data and widgets. The core experience is completely free and you can use the app without paying. # OpenCritic integration Find out how a new game fared with the critics and read reviews (Unlimited required). Also featuring Reviews tab to keep up with recent reviews from big websites # Available widgets: - Release countdown: Countdown to a single game release - Calendar: Games coming out this month (that you favorited) - Up Next: Showing your upcoming favorite games - Featured Up Next: Shows games from the "Featured" list (Unlimited required) - Featured Calendar: Shows games from the "Featured" list (Unlimited required) ---- Privacy Policy: https://impresskit.net/p/82640266-1a55-4ce6-a0ce-18b337db961f Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Edge magazine4 screens
GamingBuddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GamingBuddy at 84% against Edge magazine's 45%. GamingBuddy also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Edge magazine's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Edge magazine sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and GamingBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GamingBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 134 and 201 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Edge magazine's written reviews are positive against 84% of GamingBuddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Edge magazine ships an update every 3 months, GamingBuddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Edge magazine versus GamingBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEdge magazineGamingBuddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (134 ratings)4.8 (201 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.1% of reviews84.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings134201 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB66 MB
Age rating17++12
DeveloperFuture plcFilip Nemecek

Customer experience

Edge magazine

All ratings134 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral5.2%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews182 reviews
Positive45.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative48.4%

GamingBuddy

All ratings201 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative12.0%

Bugs and requests

Edge magazine

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to download or access purchased issues
  • Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
  • Syncing issues between devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved navigation and issue management
  • Optimized layout and text readability
  • Support for larger iPad screens
  • Offline reading mode

GamingBuddy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Edge magazine

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription1 Month trial$11.993 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription1 Month trial$19.996 Months
Show 1 more
  • 1 Year Subscription1 Month trial$39.991 Year
One-time7
  • November 2011$6.99
  • December 2011$6.99
  • January 2012$6.99
Show 4 more
  • August 2012$6.99
  • September 2012$6.99
  • Issue 354$6.99
  • All EDGE back issues$79.99
3 purchases

GamingBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Unlimited7 Days trial$13.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time unlock$29.99

Questions

Is Edge magazine free?
Edge magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GamingBuddy free?
GamingBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Edge magazine or GamingBuddy?
GamingBuddy is rated higher. Edge magazine averages 4.5 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while GamingBuddy averages 4.8 from 201 ratings.
Do Edge magazine or GamingBuddy have ads?
Neither Edge magazine nor GamingBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Edge magazine or GamingBuddy?
Edge magazine ships an update every 3 months, and GamingBuddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Edge magazine was updated on November 1, 2026 and GamingBuddy on October 30, 2026.

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