# GamePal vs Thock Reader

The clearest difference is update cadence: GamePal at every 3 weeks against Thock Reader's every 2 months. Thock Reader's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GamePal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Thock Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GamePal ships an update every 3 weeks, Thock Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GamePal | Thock Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepal-track-your-gaming/id6563138879/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **59** | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeremy Swinnen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758549250) | [Diego Tavares](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888224392) |

## What reviewers say

### GamePal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamepal-track-your-gaming/id6563138879)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GamePal Platinum Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| GamePal Platinum Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| GamePal Platinum Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Clean and beautiful UI
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌟 Feature-rich for tracking
- 📊 Detailed monthly/yearly stats
- 🚀 Seamless import from IGDB

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Missing many games in database
- 🤔 Game needs separate entries for multiple formats
- 💰 Premium features are expensive
- 🐢 Slow game search
- ⏳ Logging play time is unintuitive

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing frequently
- App lagging
- App not working, red error messages
- Auto-sync feature not found
- Send Feedback button not working

**Requested features**

- Allow adding games in multiple formats/platforms with a single entry
- Add Android app version
- Option to show list items in grid form
- Ability to add custom tags to games
- Incorporate IGN playlist sync/import


### Thock Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thock-reader/id6761196494)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thock Pro | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GamePal free?

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

### Is Thock Reader free?

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

### Do GamePal or Thock Reader have ads?

Neither GamePal nor Thock Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GamePal or Thock Reader?

GamePal ships an update every 3 weeks, and Thock Reader every 2 months. Most recently, GamePal was updated on October 23, 2026 and Thock Reader on October 15, 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.*