Comparison

PC Gamer (UK) vs MyGames Database

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

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About

PC Gamer (UK)

Access the world's leading PC gaming magazine digitally. Get in-depth previews, sharp reviews, and bold opinions on AAA titles, indie hits, and hardware trends. Explore game culture, mods, and dev studios with passionate journalists.

Highlights
  • PC game reviews and previews
  • News and tech coverage
  • In-depth features on game culture
  • Access to current and back issues
  • Subscription options
Features
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PC Gamer is the world’s number one PC gaming magazine, delivering unmatched access to the biggest games, the sharpest reviews and the boldest opinions in the industry. Whether you're into AAA blockbusters, cutting-edge indie hits or the latest hardware trends, this is the must-read digital version for every serious gamer. Every issue is packed with hands-on previews, deep-dive features, expert insights and a healthy dose of humour—curated by the most passionate gaming journalists on the planet. - Reviews and previews of the hottest PC games - News, updates, and tech coverage for every type of gamer - In-depth features on game culture, mods and dev studios 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. 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

MyGames Database

Organize and manage your entire video game collection with a beautiful interface. Track your backlog, wishlist, and current games, while personalizing each entry with notes and ratings. Discover new games and enjoy advanced features for a complete library management experience.

Highlights
  • Intuitive Liquid Glass interface
  • Comprehensive game database integration
  • Personalize game entries with notes and ratings
  • Track backlog, wishlist, and current games
  • Barcode scanner for physical games
  • Cloud backup and sync
  • Unlimited library size (Pro)
Features
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Catalog, organize, and track your video game collection across every platform you play on. MyGames Database opens instantly, keeps your library offline, and takes its colors from your own cover art — the ultimate library manager and backlog tracker for collectors. NOTE: Games are NOT playable in this app. This is a library tracking utility, not an emulator or storefront. --- WHAT IT DOES --- Physical retro shelf or digital backlog across PC and console, MyGames Database brings your gaming life into one unified space. • Instant, Even Offline: Your library lives on your device — browse, edit, rate, search, and sort it with no spinners, connection or not. (New titles and media need a connection.) • Massive Library Access: Instantly look up and add from 200,000+ titles powered by IGDB.com. • Total Collection Control: Log play status, write reviews, rate your titles, and keep strategy notes. • Seamless iCloud Sync: Safe, backed up, and synced across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • No Ads, Ever. --- FREE FEATURES (Up to 500 Games) --- • Cover-Led Design: A native interface that takes its color from your artwork, with full-bleed hero art on every game. • Smart Tracking: Track your Backlog, Up Next, Wishlist, Now Playing, In Rotation, Completed, Retired, or Abandoned games. • Browse Games: Find popular games and browse by genre. • Release Reminders & Play Nudges: Get notified the day a wishlist game launches, and nudged when a game you're playing sits idle. • Barcode Scanner: Scan physical media onto your shelf in seconds. • CSV & Steam Import: Bring your library in from a spreadsheet or Steam, or restore a MyGames backup. • Home Screen Widget: See what you're playing — and log a session — right from your home screen. • Rich Media: Browse high-res screenshots and watch official trailers. • Flexible Sorting: Group your library one way, sort within it another, in rows or grids. • Time to Beat: How long a game takes to finish. --- PRO FEATURES: UNLOCK THE POWER USER --- One premium upgrade unlocks everything: • Unlimited Library Size: No caps — perfect for massive collections. • Pro App Icons: Dress your Home Screen in Gold, Crimson, Emerald, or Violet. • Multi-Platform Tracking: Own a game on Switch, Steam, and PS5? Track separate copies under one title, each with its own playtime, store, and status. • Configurable Game Cards: Drag, drop, and resize 24 fields — completion, price paid, condition, difficulty, and more — for every card or just one, synced across devices. • Cover Badges: Platform, format, status, and more on your covers. • Priority: Rank games from Must Play down, then sort and filter by it. • Deep Statistics Dashboard: Interactive charts breaking down your genres, platforms, ratings, and gaming habits, plus a shareable stats card. • Advanced Sorting & Filtering: Filter by developer, publisher, franchise, release year, community score, and theme. • Extended Game Details: Critic scores, franchises, related games, developer histories, and artwork galleries. • Custom Collections: Themed groups with custom colors and icons, each shown off with its members' cover art, carried through CSV. • Playtime Tracking: Log sessions and watch your hours add up. • Power-User Widgets: Smart Play Next, Backlog Progress, Upcoming Releases, and Game Stats. • 188+ Additional Platforms: A curated, categorized picker covering retro micro-consoles, arcade, VR/AR, streaming, and next-gen. • Advanced Exports: Professional PDFs with cover artwork, or clean CSV and JSON files. • Direct Developer Line: Email Dan directly with feature requests, bugs, or ideas. --- COMPREHENSIVE PLATFORM SUPPORT --- • Nintendo (NES to Switch 2), PlayStation (PS1 to PS5), Xbox (Original to Series X|S), PC, and mobile • Retro: Sega, Atari, Commodore 64, Neo Geo, Intellivision — plus 188 more in Pro Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PC Gamer (UK)4 screens
MyGames Database4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyGames Database at 70% against PC Gamer (UK)'s 31%. MyGames Database also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 12). PC Gamer (UK)'s advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PC Gamer (UK) sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and MyGames Database sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PC Gamer (UK) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyGames Database has 1.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of PC Gamer (UK)'s written reviews are positive against 70% of MyGames Database's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PC Gamer (UK) ships an update every 2 months, MyGames Database every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PC Gamer (UK) versus MyGames Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPC Gamer (UK)MyGames Database
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better4.6 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews69.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB66 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperFuture plcDaniel Colman

Customer experience

PC Gamer (UK)

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative61.3%

MyGames Database

All ratings1,148 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews228 reviews
Positive69.7%
Neutral8.8%
Negative21.5%

Bugs and requests

PC Gamer (UK)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MyGames Database

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup for some users
  • Game data not saving properly
  • Inaccurate platform information for certain games

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more platforms (PS Vita, Sega Master System, etc.)
  • Increase game library limit beyond 500
  • Implement cloud sync and backup
  • Allow tracking of multiple copies of the same game
  • Add more detailed game status options (e.g. completed, on hold, etc.)
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  • Implement sorting and filtering by release date, genre, etc.
  • Integrate with digital game stores (Steam, GOG, etc.)

In-app purchases

20 purchases

PC Gamer (UK)

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription$11.993 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription$19.996 Months
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  • 1 Year Subscription1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time16
  • Issue 409$3.99
  • Issue 407$3.99
  • Issue 406$3.99
Show 13 more
  • Issue 405$3.99
  • Issue 403$3.99
  • Issue 402$3.99
  • Issue 399$3.99
  • Issue 398$3.99
  • Issue 397$3.99
  • November 2011$6.99
  • Christmas 2011$6.99
  • January 2012$6.99
  • December 2012$6.99
  • March 2013$6.99
  • World of Tanks$9.99
  • All PC Gamer (UK) back issues$39.99
3 purchases

MyGames Database

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is PC Gamer (UK) free?
PC Gamer (UK) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyGames Database free?
MyGames Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PC Gamer (UK) or MyGames Database?
PC Gamer (UK) is rated higher. PC Gamer (UK) averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while MyGames Database averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.
Do PC Gamer (UK) or MyGames Database have ads?
Neither PC Gamer (UK) nor MyGames Database shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PC Gamer (UK) or MyGames Database?
PC Gamer (UK) ships an update every 2 months, and MyGames Database every 5 days. Most recently, PC Gamer (UK) was updated on October 29, 2026 and MyGames Database on October 28, 2026.

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