# RA Tracker vs Palisade

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Palisade at none against RA Tracker's 4. Palisade also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). RA Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Palisade 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | RA Tracker | Palisade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-tracker/id6456223916/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palisade/id6807715226/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iOSLife](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700358475) | [Andreaus Rivera](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807715228) |

## 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


### Palisade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/palisade/id6807715226)

A head-to-head strategy game where players strategically move pawns and place walls to block opponents. The goal is to prolong your path while ensuring your opponent can always find a way through. It offers AI opponents, local multiplayer, and timed games.

**Highlights:** Head-to-head strategy gameplay, Place walls to block opponents, Multiple AI difficulties, Two-player local mode, Adjustable game clocks, Undo moves, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RA Tracker free?

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

### Is Palisade free?

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

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

Palisade is rated higher. RA Tracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Palisade averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do RA Tracker or Palisade have ads?

Neither RA Tracker nor Palisade shows ads.

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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.*