Comparison

GameRE vs GameSHLF

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

Head to head
About

GameRE

Discover new and upcoming games with detailed reviews and information. Find titles similar to your favorites by entering a game's name. Save games you love and share them with friends.

Highlights
  • View reviews of recent releases
  • Discover upcoming games
  • In-depth game information
  • Find similar game suggestions
  • Save favorite games
  • Share game pages
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Read reviews of recently released games or find new games about to be released. Have you ever wanted to play a game, but didn't know which one to get? Did you want to play an RPG or Racing Sim, but were looking for something a little different than you currently have? Now you can enter the title of a game you like and get a list of similar games available for your enjoyment with our handy search feature. Just search for the game, select the result, and press "Find Similar Games". Key Features: - View reviews of recently released games - See what games are upcoming and about to be released - View in depth information on each game - Find games similar to the one entered - Save favorite game pages for easy access later - Ability to share game pages with friends via text, email, twitter (iOS 5 or greater), and Facebook (iOS 6 and greater)

About

GameSHLF

This app helps gamers manage their game library, track progress, and discover new titles. Users can join gaming clubs, connect with friends, and share achievements within a passionate community.

Highlights
  • Track game progress
  • Join gaming clubs
  • Connect with friends
  • Share achievements
  • Discover new games
Features
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GameSHLF is the gaming companion you didn't know you needed. Whether you have 10 games or 1,000, GameSHLF gives you one beautiful place to track what you've played, what you're playing, and what's buried in your backlog, across every platform. ORGANIZE YOUR ENTIRE COLLECTION • Mark games as Playing, Completed, Backlogged, Want to Play, and more • Rate and review every game with a full 20-point scale • Track playtime, completion dates, and personal notes • Filter and sort your library any way you like • Export your full collection to a spreadsheet anytime CONNECT WITH STEAM, XBOX & GOG Import your existing library in seconds. GameSHLF syncs with Steam automatically so your collection is always up to date, no manual entry required. RANK AND BUILD LISTS Create tiered rankings (S, A, B, C...), curated lists for any occasion, and your personal all-time top 5. Share them publicly or keep them private. STAY SOCIAL • Follow friends and see what they're playing in real time • Like and comment on reviews and activity • Discover trending games in your friend group • View rich public profiles showing gaming history, stats, and reviews COMPETE ON LEADERBOARDS Earn XP and level up by adding games, writing reviews, and completing your collection. Compete with the community for most reviews, largest library, most completions, and more. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE GAME Browse trending games, upcoming releases, and personalized recommendations based on what's already in your library. Never stare at your shelf wondering what to play next. YOUR GAMING JOURNEY, VISUALIZED The dashboard shows your rating trends, platform breakdown, completion rate, and activity timeline, a living record of your gaming history. GameSHLF is free to use. Support the app and go ad-free with a membership and earn special perks! Download free and import your first library in under a minute. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GameRE4 screens
GameSHLF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GameRE at none against GameSHLF's 4. GameRE also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). GameSHLF's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. GameSHLF sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GameRE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GameRE against 5.0 for GameSHLF. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GameSHLF has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GameRE ships an update every 8 months, GameSHLF every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GameRE versus GameSHLF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGameREGameSHLF
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDerek HoffmeisterGameSHLF LLC

Customer experience

GameRE

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GameSHLF

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GameRE

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

GameSHLF

Subscriptions4
  • GameShlf Supporter - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • GameShlf Champion - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • GameShlf Supporter - Yearly$49.991 Year
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  • GameShlf Champion - Yearly$99.991 Year

Questions

Is GameRE free?
GameRE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GameSHLF free?
GameSHLF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GameRE or GameSHLF?
GameRE and GameSHLF are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do GameRE or GameSHLF have ads?
Neither GameRE nor GameSHLF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GameRE or GameSHLF?
GameRE ships an update every 8 months, and GameSHLF every 2 weeks. Most recently, GameRE was updated on November 1, 2026 and GameSHLF on October 30, 2026.

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