Comparison

Game Shelf vs Game Ludens

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

Head to head
About

Game Shelf

Log and review all the video games you play to build a personal collection. Share your opinions with friends, track your backlog, and discover new titles based on trusted recommendations.

Highlights
  • Rate and review games
  • Create shareable review cards
  • Track game backlog and wishlist
  • Scan game cases to add to collection
  • Import Steam library
  • Follow friends' gaming activity
  • Discover trending and new releases
Features
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Rate every game you play, share your take, and build a collection you're proud of. RATE & REVIEW Score every game out of five and explain why. Your ratings become a gaming journal you can revisit anytime — and a reflection of your taste that your friends can follow. SHARE YOUR TAKE Turn every rating and review into a share card, ready for Instagram Stories or anywhere else you post. All in one tap. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION Keep track of what you're playing, your backlog, and your wishlist. Create your own collections, scan a shelf of game cases with your camera to add them quickly, and import your Steam library. SEE WHAT FRIENDS ARE PLAYING Follow friends to see their ratings, reviews, and what they're playing right now. Like and comment on their takes, and discover your next game through people whose taste you trust — not an algorithm. DISCOVER WHAT TO PLAY NEXT Explore trending games, new releases, and upcoming titles, complete with trailers and release reminders. Whether you finish every game you start or just want a simple list, Game Shelf fits the way you play. Download Game Shelf and rate your first game in under a minute. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Game Ludens

Manage your entire video game library, track your backlog, and discover new releases. Organize your games by platform and custom states to play smarter and stay organized.

Highlights
  • Track entire game library
  • Manage gaming backlog
  • Discover new releases and trailers
  • Track games by platform
  • Organize with custom game states
  • View deep game details
Features
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Game Ludens Game Tracker. Your game manager for all gaming platforms. Track your entire game library, stay on top of your backlog, and discover what to play next — all in one sleek, powerful app. — Discover New Releases & Trailers — Track Which Platforms You Own Each Game On — Get Deep Game Details Instantly — Organize Your Library with Custom Game States — Conquer Your Gaming Backlog with Ease Whether you’re a casual player or a completionist, Game Ludens helps you play smarter and stay organized.

Screenshots

Game Shelf4 screens
Game Ludens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Game Shelf at every 6 days against Game Ludens's monthly. Game Ludens's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Game Shelf sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Game Ludens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Game Ludens holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Game Shelf ships an update every 6 days, Game Ludens monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Game Shelf versus Game Ludens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame ShelfGame Ludens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB29 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperChristopher HeffermanYigithan Sonmez

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Game Shelf

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • 3-Day Trial3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Limited Time Offer$14.991 Year
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  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

Game Ludens

Subscriptions2
  • Game Ludens Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Game Ludens Premium Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Game Shelf free?
Game Shelf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Game Ludens free?
Game Ludens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Game Shelf or Game Ludens?
Game Ludens is rated higher. Game Shelf averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Game Ludens averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Game Shelf or Game Ludens have ads?
Neither Game Shelf nor Game Ludens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Game Shelf or Game Ludens?
Game Shelf ships an update every 6 days, and Game Ludens monthly. Most recently, Game Shelf was updated on November 7, 2026 and Game Ludens on November 4, 2026.

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