# RA Tracker vs Planet Pile

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Planet Pile at none against RA Tracker's 4. Planet Pile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). RA Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RA Tracker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Planet Pile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Planet Pile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RA Tracker has 53 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of RA Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Planet Pile's.

RA Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, Planet Pile every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RA Tracker | Planet Pile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-tracker/id6456223916/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-pile-up/id6747455208/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iOSLife](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700358475) | [Tap Tactical Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821521000) |

## 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best RA app found
- 👍 Nice UI and design
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Great for tracking progress
- 👍 Good for finding new games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Missing achievement status flags
- 🐛 Inconsistent 'recently played' games
- 🐛 Ugly AI generated icons
- 🐛 Profile pictures don't update
- 🐛 Sorting options don't work

**Reported bugs**

- Achievement status flags removed from list
- Profile pictures not updating
- Sorting options for achievements not working
- App hangs upon opening occasionally
- Games show as 'Mock Title'/'Mock Console'

**Requested features**

- Show missable/progression/win condition flags on list
- Show time played per game
- Show beaten/mastered status next to games
- Add iPad support
- Search for other games and add to watch/want to play lists


### Planet Pile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-pile-up/id6747455208)

Stack and merge quirky planets with unique personalities to create massive celestial giants. This fast-paced puzzle game tests your timing, reflexes, and strategy with satisfying physics and vibrant visuals. Experience orbital chaos with a cosmic twist.

**Highlights:** Stack and merge planets, Unique planet personalities, Satisfying physics, Vibrant visuals, Fast-paced gameplay, Strategy and reflexes test

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RA Tracker free?

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

### Is Planet Pile free?

Planet Pile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RA Tracker or Planet Pile?

Planet Pile is rated higher. RA Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Planet Pile averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do RA Tracker or Planet Pile have ads?

Neither RA Tracker nor Planet Pile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RA Tracker or Planet Pile?

RA Tracker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Planet Pile every 8 days. Most recently, RA Tracker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Planet Pile on October 28, 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.*