# GameStar DE vs PC Games

The clearest difference is rating: GameStar DE at 5.0 against PC Games's 2.7. GameStar DE also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). PC Games's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 30%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GameStar DE sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months and PC Games sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GameStar DE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of GameStar DE's written reviews are positive against 41% of PC Games's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GameStar DE ships an update every 3 months, PC Games every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GameStar DE | PC Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamestar-de/id511311588/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-games/id545637026/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **41.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 49 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Webedia Gaming GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/373966446) | [Computec Media GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/545637309) |

## What reviewers say

### GameStar DE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamestar-de/id511311588)

Access the latest PC gaming magazine issues on your iPhone and iPad. Get digital editions before they hit newsstands, purchase individual issues or subscriptions, and keep all your bought editions in one place.

**Highlights:** Digital magazine editions, Early access to issues, In-app purchases, Subscription options, All purchased issues accessible, Free test issue

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GameStar-Abo | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| GameStar-Abo | $59.99 | per year |
| GameStar 05/2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GameStar 07/2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GameStar 08/2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GameStar 09/2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GameStar 10/2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GameStar 01/2014 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GameStar 04/2015 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GameStar-Sonderheft 04/12: Diablo 3 | $6.99 | one-time |


### PC Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pc-games/id545637026)

Access the latest PC gaming news, reviews, previews, and special features in a digital format. This app provides in-depth coverage of new PC games, offering insights from a long-standing gaming publication. Enhanced with videos, it keeps you updated on the latest in the PC gaming world.

**Highlights:** Latest game tests and previews, Exclusive reports, Tips and tricks, Monthly digital editions, Integrated videos, In-depth specials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PC Games | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| PC Games | $31.99 | per 6 months |
| PC Games | $62.99 | per year |
| PCGames Leseprobe | Free | one-time |
| PCGames | Free | one-time |
| PC-Games 11/18 | $2.99 | one-time |
| PC-Games 02/19 | $2.99 | one-time |
| PC-Games 05/20 | $2.99 | one-time |
| PC-Games 01/21 | $3.99 | one-time |
| PC Games 12/21 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GameStar DE free?

GameStar DE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PC Games free?

PC Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GameStar DE or PC Games?

GameStar DE is rated higher. GameStar DE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PC Games averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do GameStar DE or PC Games have ads?

Neither GameStar DE nor PC Games shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GameStar DE or PC Games?

GameStar DE ships an update every 3 months, and PC Games every 6 months. Most recently, GameStar DE was updated on September 13, 2026 and PC Games on September 16, 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.*