# PixelTrove vs Launch Radar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PixelTrove at 100% against Launch Radar's 0%. PixelTrove also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Launch Radar's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Launch Radar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. PixelTrove asks for nothing beyond the download.

Launch Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of PixelTrove's written reviews are positive against 0% of Launch Radar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PixelTrove ships an update every 2 months, Launch Radar every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PixelTrove | Launch Radar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeltrove-game-tracker/id6503914314/reviews) | **[4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launch-radar/id6752408597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oscar Figuerola](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750322582) | [Mason Bogulski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803731123) |

## What reviewers say

### PixelTrove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixeltrove-game-tracker/id6503914314)

Organize your entire video game collection, track your progress, and plan your future gaming sessions. This app helps you manage your backlog, wishlist, and add custom notes for every title in your library.

**Highlights:** Track game progress (ongoing, completed, abandoned), Organize and prioritize your game backlog, Search and add games to your library, Create and manage a wishlist, Add custom notes to games

**In-app purchases:** none


### Launch Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/launch-radar/id6752408597)

Stay ahead of game releases with visually appealing countdown timers and widgets for your home and lock screens. Organize your anticipated titles, explore new games, and receive real-time updates.

**Highlights:** Countdown timers for game releases, Home and lock screen widgets, Personal game collection, Discover new releases, Real-time updates

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Launch Radar Premium | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PixelTrove free?

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

### Is Launch Radar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PixelTrove or Launch Radar?

Launch Radar is rated higher. PixelTrove averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Launch Radar averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do PixelTrove or Launch Radar have ads?

Neither PixelTrove nor Launch Radar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PixelTrove or Launch Radar?

PixelTrove ships an update every 2 months, and Launch Radar every 8 days. Most recently, PixelTrove was updated on October 30, 2026 and Launch Radar on October 30, 2026.

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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.*