Gamefreak vs GameSHLF
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gamefreak
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Your gaming world in one app. Discover new games, build your personal library, and stay up to date with news, ratings, and trends. Discover games Explore popular titles, new releases, and recommendations to find your next game. Your game library Save games you want to play, track completed ones, and organize your favorites. Gaming news Stay updated with the latest news and updates from the gaming world. Ratings and reviews Rate games and see what other players think. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
GameSHLF
This app helps gamers manage their game library, track progress, and discover new titles. Users can join gaming clubs, connect with friends, and share achievements within a passionate community.
- Track game progress
- Join gaming clubs
- Connect with friends
- Share achievements
- Discover new games
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GameSHLF is the gaming companion you didn't know you needed. Whether you have 10 games or 1,000, GameSHLF gives you one beautiful place to track what you've played, what you're playing, and what's buried in your backlog, across every platform. ORGANIZE YOUR ENTIRE COLLECTION • Mark games as Playing, Completed, Backlogged, Want to Play, and more • Rate and review every game with a full 20-point scale • Track playtime, completion dates, and personal notes • Filter and sort your library any way you like • Export your full collection to a spreadsheet anytime CONNECT WITH STEAM, XBOX & GOG Import your existing library in seconds. GameSHLF syncs with Steam automatically so your collection is always up to date, no manual entry required. RANK AND BUILD LISTS Create tiered rankings (S, A, B, C...), curated lists for any occasion, and your personal all-time top 5. Share them publicly or keep them private. STAY SOCIAL • Follow friends and see what they're playing in real time • Like and comment on reviews and activity • Discover trending games in your friend group • View rich public profiles showing gaming history, stats, and reviews COMPETE ON LEADERBOARDS Earn XP and level up by adding games, writing reviews, and completing your collection. Compete with the community for most reviews, largest library, most completions, and more. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT FAVORITE GAME Browse trending games, upcoming releases, and personalized recommendations based on what's already in your library. Never stare at your shelf wondering what to play next. YOUR GAMING JOURNEY, VISUALIZED The dashboard shows your rating trends, platform breakdown, completion rate, and activity timeline, a living record of your gaming history. GameSHLF is free to use. Support the app and go ad-free with a membership and earn special perks! Download free and import your first library in under a minute. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gamefreak at none against GameSHLF's 4. GameSHLF's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. GameSHLF sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Gamefreak asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gamefreak ships an update every 3 weeks, GameSHLF every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gamefreak | GameSHLF |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Alejandro Ruiz Ponce | GameSHLF LLC |
In-app purchases
Gamefreak
No in-app purchases
GameSHLF
- GameShlf Supporter - Monthly$4.991 Month
- GameShlf Champion - Monthly$9.991 Month
- GameShlf Supporter - Yearly$49.991 Year
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- GameShlf Champion - Yearly$99.991 Year
