# RA Tracker vs Zaparoo

The clearest difference is rating: Zaparoo at 5.0 against RA Tracker's 4.6. Zaparoo also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). RA Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (50 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RA Tracker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Zaparoo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zaparoo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RA Tracker has 50 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 86% positive.

RA Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Zaparoo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RA Tracker | Zaparoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-tracker/id6456223916/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaparoo/id6480331015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iOSLife](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700358475) | [Wizzo Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865609132) |

## What reviewers say

### RA Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-tracker/id6456223916)

This native iOS app allows users to view and track their RetroAchievements.org account. It provides detailed insights into game completion, earned awards, and recent achievements, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Track completion progress, View game awards, See recently earned achievements, Discover users with specific achievements, Get Achievement of the Week notifications, View user leaderboards, Manage game backlog

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nice Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Out of this World Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Zaparoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zaparoo/id6480331015)

Enhance your collection experience by connecting to compatible devices. Search for games, organize with tags, and adjust settings. Unlock advanced features to use your phone as a reader for tokens, no extra hardware needed.

**Highlights:** Connect to Zaparoo devices, Search for games, Create and manage tags, Adjust device settings, Use phone as Zap reader, Launch Zap tokens via NFC/camera

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zaparoo Launcher | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RA Tracker free?

RA Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Zaparoo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RA Tracker or Zaparoo?

Zaparoo is rated higher. RA Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Zaparoo averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do RA Tracker or Zaparoo have ads?

Neither RA Tracker nor Zaparoo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RA Tracker or Zaparoo?

RA Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Zaparoo every 2 months. Most recently, RA Tracker was updated on September 29, 2026 and Zaparoo on September 19, 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.*