Comparison

Epic Games vs Game Stash

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

Head to head
About

Epic Games

Connect with friends across the Epic Games ecosystem using cross-platform text and voice chat. Features a secure authenticator for fast, two-factor logins on any device to protect your accounts and progress. Organize parties and group chats seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform text and voice chat
  • Secure two-factor authentication
  • Party and group chat organization
  • Background voice chat
  • Chat history across devices
  • Secure sign-in verification
Features
Currently charting
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Connect with friends across the Epic Ecosystem, with secure sign-in wherever you play. The Epic Games app brings your conversations together with cross-platform text and voice chat, and includes Epic Authenticator for fast, secure login on any device. Note: You can't access the Epic Games Store using this app. Epic Parties and Voice Chat • Start a party and jump into voice with friends across Fortnite, the Epic Games Launcher, and mobile • Voice keeps running in the background when you minimize the app • Organize your group chats and start voice calls directly from the group Cross-Platform Text Chat • Send DMs across mobile, PC, and Fortnite • Create group chats with up to 16 members • Turn on notifications to get alerts for new messages • View your last 30 days of chat history across devices • Your conversations follow your Epic account everywhere you sign in Secure Sign-In with Epic Authenticator • Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for secure login • Verify your identity quickly when you log into your Epic account on any device • Keep your Fortnite account, progress, and purchases safe • Use sign-in codes or one-tap verification to access your Epic account One Connected Epic Ecosystem Your Epic account links your games, devices, friends, and conversations into one social layer that moves with you. Start a party, chat with friends, plan your next match, and stay connected across mobile, PC, and Fortnite. Sign in to get started.

About

Game Stash

Features
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Never miss an App Store, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam, or Epic Games Store sale or historical low price again. Game Stash is a clean, private, and powerful price tracker designed to help you curate your personal library, track price trends, and grab your favorite games and apps at the best possible price. Simply paste an App Store, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, or Epic Games link, or search directly to start tracking across multiple storefronts. When a price drops or hits an all-time low, Game Stash alerts you so you can buy at the perfect moment. WHY YOU’LL LOVE GAME STASH: MULTI-STORE PRICE TRACKING & HISTORICAL LOWS • Track price fluctuations over time across the App Store, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam, and Epic Games Store with interactive price history charts. • Instantly identify genuine bargains with calculated discount percentages and "Hot Deals" badges. • Visual storefront logos make it easy to spot where each deal is hosted. • Spot all-time record-low prices before a sale ends. STREAMING MULTI-STORE SEARCH • Fast, responsive search results that stream in progressively as each storefront responds. • Easily filter by specific store or browse all platforms simultaneously. PRICE DROP ALERTS & NOTIFICATIONS • Set custom alert thresholds or get notified whenever a game or app goes on sale. • Receive local alerts on your device without registering or sharing your email. WISHLIST & COLLECTION MANAGEMENT • Organize your digital backlog into "Wishlist" and "Owned" queues. • Filter and sort your library by discount percentage, price, rating, or release date. • Keep track of what you want to buy vs. what you already own. STUDIO & PUBLISHER CATALOGUES • Explore and track entire portfolios from your favorite indie developers, studios, and console/PC publishers. • Discover new releases and monitor catalog-wide sales. CUSTOM REGIONS PER STORE • Set your preferred region and currency for each storefront independently to see accurate local prices. 100% PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No user accounts or logins required. • Zero third-party trackers, telemetry, or analytics. • Zero advertisements. • All your data and price history stay securely on your device. Start tracking today and never overpay for a game or app again!

Screenshots

Epic Games4 screens
Game Stash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Epic Games at none against Game Stash's 4. Epic Games also leads on chart position (#24 vs unranked). Game Stash's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Game Stash sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Epic Games asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Epic Games ships an update every 3 weeks, Game Stash every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Epic Games versus Game Stash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpic GamesGame Stash
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#24 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEpic Games Inc.Fadhil Hanri

In-app purchases

None

Epic Games

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Game Stash

One-time4
  • Coffee$0.99
  • Lunch$2.99
  • Big boost$4.99
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  • Remove Reminders Forever$9.99

Questions

Is Epic Games free?
Epic Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Game Stash free?
Game Stash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Epic Games or Game Stash have ads?
Neither Epic Games nor Game Stash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Epic Games or Game Stash?
Epic Games ships an update every 3 weeks, and Game Stash every 5 days. Most recently, Epic Games was updated on November 8, 2026 and Game Stash on November 6, 2026.

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