# Game Tracker vs Joystickd

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Joystickd at 100% against Game Tracker's 69%. Joystickd also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Game Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Game Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Joystickd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Joystickd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Game Tracker has 122 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Game Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Joystickd's.

Game Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Joystickd monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Tracker | Joystickd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-tracker-play-and-log/id6740135016/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joystickd/id6808438318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 181 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Simone Montalto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491658868) | [Scott Stark](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808438321) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-tracker-play-and-log/id6740135016)

Organize your video game collection, track playtime, and manage your backlog. Search for titles, add them to your library, and let the app fill in details. Syncs across devices and offers custom organization options.

**Highlights:** Organize video game collection, Track playtime with timer, Manage game backlog, Sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Customizable game Spaces, Smart lists for filtering, Detailed game statistics

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Tracker Pro | $1.49 | per month |
| Game Tracker Pro | $10.99 | per year |
| Game Tracker Pro (Lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |


### Joystickd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joystickd/id6808438318)

Log and rate your gaming experiences, showcase your platinum trophies, and participate in yearly game awards. Build custom lists, follow friends, and engage with a gaming community. Share your progress and reviews easily.

**Highlights:** Log and rate games 1-10, Track platinum trophies and difficulty, Create custom game lists, Participate in yearly game awards, Follow friends and see their activity, Share game reviews and progress

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Joystickd Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Joystickd Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Tracker free?

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

### Is Joystickd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Game Tracker or Joystickd?

Joystickd is rated higher. Game Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Joystickd averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Game Tracker or Joystickd have ads?

Neither Game Tracker nor Joystickd shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Game Tracker or Joystickd?

Game Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Joystickd monthly. Most recently, Game Tracker was updated on November 5, 2026 and Joystickd on October 31, 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.*