Comparison

GamingBuddy vs DeckSettings

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

Head to head
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/

About

DeckSettings

This app simplifies finding optimal game settings and compatibility information for Steam Deck users. It aggregates data from trusted community sources, offering quick access to tuning guides, performance insights, and verified game statuses.

Highlights
  • Aggregated game settings from multiple sources
  • Compatibility notes and performance insights
  • Game search and discovery
  • Direct links to Steam and other resources
  • Curated top-rated titles
Features
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Check Steam Deck compatibility and find community-tested game settings. Browse Most Played charts, Latest Settings, and hand-picked playlists. Compare trusted signals in one free companion app. DeckSettings helps Steam Deck players explore games, get them running, and tune them without jumping between store pages, Reddit threads, and report sites. Why Steam Deck players use DeckSettings: - Check Deck Verified status, SteamOS compatibility, ProtonDB tiers, release details, tags, and Steam review sentiment - Find community-tested settings from sources like ShareDeck, SteamDeckHQ, and DeckVerifiedGames when reports are available - Compare FPS targets, battery estimates, power draw, graphics presets, and LCD/OLED notes when supported by source data - See regional prices, discounts, free-to-play labels, and coming-soon releases - Jump to Steam, ProtonDB, HowLongToBeat, PCGamingWiki, discussions, SteamDB, SteamCharts, and other trusted resources - Browse Latest Settings, Best on Deck recommendations, and creator-curated playlists How it works: 1. Search the Steam store or browse discovery feeds 2. Open a game to compare compatibility, reviews, price, and release signals 3. Use available community settings to tune FPS, battery life, and graphics faster DeckSettings is free to use, with no login requirements, ads, or in-app purchases. Download DeckSettings to spend less time researching and more time choosing what to play next. Disclaimer: DeckSettings is an unofficial companion app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Valve Corporation, Steam, Steam Deck, ProtonDB, ShareDeck, SteamDeckHQ, DeckVerifiedGames, HowLongToBeat, PCGamingWiki, SteamDB, or SteamCharts. All trademarks, logos, images, and game assets belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

GamingBuddy4 screens
DeckSettings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeckSettings at none against GamingBuddy's 3. DeckSettings also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). GamingBuddy's advantage is ratings volume (201 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. GamingBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. DeckSettings asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DeckSettings holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GamingBuddy has 201 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of GamingBuddy's written reviews are positive against 100% of DeckSettings's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GamingBuddy ships an update every 2 weeks, DeckSettings every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GamingBuddy versus DeckSettings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGamingBuddyDeckSettings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (201 ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings201 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB17 MB
Age rating+124+
DeveloperFilip NemecekWEBGEHEUER OU

Customer experience

GamingBuddy

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

DeckSettings

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GamingBuddy

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Unlimited7 Days trial$13.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time unlock$29.99
None

DeckSettings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GamingBuddy free?
GamingBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeckSettings free?
DeckSettings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GamingBuddy or DeckSettings?
DeckSettings is rated higher. GamingBuddy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while DeckSettings averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do GamingBuddy or DeckSettings have ads?
Neither GamingBuddy nor DeckSettings shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GamingBuddy or DeckSettings?
GamingBuddy ships an update every 2 weeks, and DeckSettings every 11 days. Most recently, GamingBuddy was updated on October 30, 2026 and DeckSettings on October 24, 2026.

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