Comparison

DeckFilter vs GamePal

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

Head to head
About

DeckFilter

This app helps Steam Deck users discover and organize their game library and wishlist. Filter games by playtime, compatibility, and tags to find your next gaming session. Access detailed game insights and optimized settings for a better experience.

Highlights
  • Sync Steam library and wishlist
  • Filter by playtime, ProtonDB, Deck Verified
  • View game insights and completion time
  • Manage wishlists with discounts and reviews
  • Bookmark favorite games
  • Access optimized game settings
  • Precision tag filtering
Features
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DeckFilter helps Steam Deck players choose what to play next from the Steam games they already own. Sync your Steam library and wishlist, then turn a crowded backlog into a short list for tonight. Filter by Deck Verified status, SteamOS compatibility, ProtonDB tier, controller support, Steam reviews, tags, time-to-beat estimates, playtime, supported languages, achievement progress, prices, discounts, and skipped or unavailable items. Use DeckFilter to: - Find games that match your time, mood, language, and input preferences - Compare Deck readiness, ProtonDB, Steam reviews, playtime, and community signals before launching - Sort wishlist games by price, discount, release date, reviews, playtime, and Deck readiness - Open SteamDeckHQ, ShareDeck, and DeckVerifiedGames reports from game details - Save games with bookmarks and bookmark lists so your next picks are easy to revisit - Browse Discover, featured creator playlists, recently played games, and Steam Store search results - Keep skipped, unavailable, delisted, and country-restricted Steam items easier to manage DeckFilter is built for large Steam libraries, long wishlists, and players who already check several sites before choosing a game. It brings the decision signals together so you spend less time comparing tabs and more time playing. DeckFilter is an independent companion for Steam Deck players and is not affiliated with Valve or Steam.

About

GamePal

Organize your entire game collection, track your playtime, and journal your gaming experiences. Discover new releases and relive your favorite gaming memories with detailed statistics and personalized insights.

Highlights
  • Game collection management
  • Gaming journal with photos
  • Session tracking
  • Detailed gaming statistics
  • Release calendar
  • Hall of Fame for favorite games
  • Smart notifications
Features
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GamePal is the perfect sidekick for your gaming adventures, designed to elevate your gaming experience and help you keep track of your ever-growing collection. Whether you're a casual player or a hardcore enthusiast, GamePal is here to make your gaming life more organized, insightful, and fun! Key Features: Game Collection Management Effortlessly catalog and organize your game library across multiple platforms. Add games manually or search our extensive database powered by IGDB. Gaming Journal Chronicle your gaming journey with a built-in journal. Add entries, attach photos, and log play sessions to create a rich, personal gaming diary. Session Tracker Easily track your gaming sessions with just a tap. GamePal runs in the background, so you can focus on your game. Detailed Statistics Dive deep into your gaming habits with beautiful, interactive charts. Track your play time, favorite genres, most-played platforms, and more. Release Calendar Stay on top of upcoming game releases with our intuitive calendar view. Never miss a launch date again! Hall of Fame Showcase your all-time favorite games in your personal Hall of Fame. Relive your best gaming moments and share your top picks. Smart Notifications Get reminded to log your gaming sessions and stay updated on upcoming releases for games in your collection. Customizable Experience Make GamePal truly yours with customizable app icons and sound effects (requires a paid GamePal Platinum upgrade). iCloud Sync Seamlessly sync your data across all your Apple devices. Your gaming life, always up to date, wherever you go. Widgets Bring your gaming stats to your home screen with our beautifully designed widgets. Keep your current gaming session or recent play history at a glance. Privacy-Focused Your gaming data stays on your device and in your personal iCloud. We don't collect or sell your information. Upgrade to GamePal Platinum to unlock premium features: - Automatic session tracking - Game Notes and Tasks - Advanced statistics and insights - Custom notification sounds - Personalized daily reminders - Photo attachments for journal entries - And more! GamePal Platinum Subscription Information: - Monthly, yearly and lifetime options available - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period Privacy Policy: https://www.getgamepal.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DeckFilter4 screens
GamePal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: GamePal at Free against DeckFilter's $4.99. DeckFilter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#58 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

GamePal is free to download; DeckFilter costs $4.99 up front. GamePal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. DeckFilter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for DeckFilter against 4.7 for GamePal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 87 and 58 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of DeckFilter's written reviews are positive against 81% of GamePal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeckFilter ships an update fortnightly, GamePal every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
DeckFilter versus GamePal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeckFilterGamePal
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (87 ratings)4.7 (58 ratings)
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews — better80.6% of reviews
Number of ratings87 — better58
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#58 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB82 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWEBGEHEUER OUJeremy Swinnen

Customer experience

DeckFilter

All ratings87 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative7.4%

GamePal

All ratings58 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral6.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative2.8%

User reviews

DeckFilter

From 87 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent companion app for Steam Deck
  • 💡 Great for organizing and filtering game libraries
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive, even with large libraries
  • ✨ Integrates well with ProtonDB and HowLongToBeat
  • 🔍 Provides helpful performance and optimization info

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some games not showing up
  • 🐛 Wishlist not updating
  • 🐛 Pull to refresh not working
  • 🐛 Sort settings not remembered
  • 🔒 Requires Steam library and profile to be public

GamePal

From 58 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Great app for organizing and tracking games
  • 👍 Easy to use, even for first-time game trackers
  • 💡 Allows tracking of games played, owned, and wishlisted
  • 📝 Useful for keeping gaming memories and notes
  • 🎨 Beautifully designed and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 💰 Some features like automated session timing and journaling are behind a paywall
  • 🔒 Unable to write comments on games without a subscription
  • 🔍 Lack of more sorting and filtering options for the game library

Bugs and requests

DeckFilter

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Some games from library do not show up
  • Hidden games do not show up
  • Wishlist does not update
  • Pull to refresh does not work
  • Does not remember new sort settings
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  • Takes a long time to get sorted, API key issues, security flagging
  • App gets stuck at API screen needing confirmation from Steam mobile app
  • Does not sync, loads indefinitely
  • ProtonDB ratings will not show up on games
  • Syncing issues, screen doesn't update until app force close and reopen
  • New purchased games not showing up after sync until app restart
  • Updates not reflecting until app restart
  • Won't sync, even after changing settings to public

Requested features

14 requests
  • Mark games as completed
  • Add control config/community layout info
  • More filter options (e.g., Linux/Windows/Apple support)
  • Search Steam store within the app
  • Filter by games with achievements
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  • Filter by Steam categories/collections/favorites
  • Ability to hide games
  • Custom lists
  • Swipe gestures for game cards
  • Sort by recently added
  • Sort by user rating/Metacritic integration
  • Incorporate Steam guides
  • Expand to other platforms (GOG, Epic)
  • iPad full screen support

GamePal

No bugs or feature requests surfaced in reviews.

In-app purchases

None

DeckFilter

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GamePal

Subscriptions2
  • GamePal Platinum Monthly$2.991 Month
  • GamePal Platinum Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • GamePal Platinum Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is DeckFilter free?
DeckFilter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GamePal free?
GamePal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DeckFilter or GamePal?
DeckFilter and GamePal are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 87 and 58 ratings respectively.
Do DeckFilter or GamePal have ads?
Neither DeckFilter nor GamePal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeckFilter or GamePal?
DeckFilter ships an update fortnightly, and GamePal every 3 weeks. Most recently, DeckFilter was updated on September 24, 2026 and GamePal on September 19, 2026.

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