# YaPSNapp vs GamingBuddy

The clearest difference is rating: GamingBuddy at 4.8 against YaPSNapp's 4.2. GamingBuddy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). YaPSNapp's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YaPSNapp sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 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.

GamingBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 499 and 201 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of YaPSNapp's written reviews are positive against 84% of GamingBuddy's.

YaPSNapp ships an update every 5 months, GamingBuddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YaPSNapp | GamingBuddy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (499 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yapsnapp-psn-app/id469800848/reviews) | **[4.8 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamingbuddy-game-tracker/id6447783408/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **499** | 201 |
| Positive reviews | 79.6% of reviews | **84.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 37 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Drakfly](https://appshunter.io/developer/469800991) | [Filip Nemecek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291909818) |

## What reviewers say

### YaPSNapp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yapsnapp-psn-app/id469800848)

Track your PlayStation Network friends' online status, trophy progress, and rankings. Access your trophy collection offline and find tips to earn new trophies. Supports multiple accounts and push notifications for status changes.

**Highlights:** Friend status tracking, Trophy collection, Ranking leaderboards, Offline trophy access, Multi-account support, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Tip | $0.49 | per month |
| Yearly Tip | $5.49 | per year |
| Full version | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bronze | $1.99 | one-time |
| Silver | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| Platinum | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for trophy hunting
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 💡 Useful features like trophy guides and progress tracking
- 👍 Clean and intuitive interface
- 👍 Helpful for comparing trophies with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues and sync problems
- 🐛 Missing support for PS5 trophies
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable trophy guide updates
- 🔒 Concerns about account security

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Sync issues after iOS updates
- Inconsistent trophy guide availability
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Search functionality for games
- Ability to hide trophies
- Expanded game library support
- iPad-optimized layout


### GamingBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamingbuddy-game-tracker/id6447783408)

This app helps gamers stay organized by tracking their backlog and wishlist, and keeping them updated on new releases and gaming events. It offers widgets for countdowns and upcoming games, and integrates with a game database for discovery and reviews.

**Highlights:** Track backlog and wishlist, Monitor new game releases, Follow gaming events, Add countdown widgets, Discover new games, Search IGDB database, Read critic reviews

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Unlimited | $13.99 | per year |
| One-time unlock | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YaPSNapp free?

YaPSNapp 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, YaPSNapp or GamingBuddy?

GamingBuddy is rated higher. YaPSNapp averages 4.2 out of 5 from 499 ratings, while GamingBuddy averages 4.8 from 201 ratings.

### Do YaPSNapp or GamingBuddy have ads?

YaPSNapp shows ads; GamingBuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, YaPSNapp or GamingBuddy?

YaPSNapp ships an update every 5 months, and GamingBuddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, YaPSNapp was updated on October 24, 2026 and GamingBuddy on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*