# Observatory vs PlayCompare

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlayCompare at none against Observatory's 3. Observatory's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Observatory sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. PlayCompare asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Observatory | PlayCompare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roman Khazizov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735116419) | [Umut Bayar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896030704) |

## What reviewers say

### Observatory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/observatory-game-discounts/id6479194330)

Find the best deals on video games from over 30 retailers. Add games to a waitlist and receive notifications when they go on sale. Import your Steam wishlist and track price history.

**Highlights:** Track discounts from 30+ resellers, Add games to waitlist, Sale notifications, Import Steam wishlist, Price history charts, Filter by genre, discount, price, Store-specific coupons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Observatory +1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Observatory +2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Observatory +3 | $6.99 | one-time |


### PlayCompare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playcompare/id6765668617)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Observatory free?

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

### Is PlayCompare free?

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

### Do Observatory or PlayCompare have ads?

Neither Observatory nor PlayCompare shows ads.

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