GMN News vs PlayDeck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GMN News
Get instant updates on all video game news, from console releases and eSports to industry announcements. This app provides real-time coverage in a streamlined, attractive interface.
- Real-time video game coverage
- Console release tracking
- eSports updates
- Industry announcements
- Beautifully designed interface
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Stay on top of every gaming headline with GMN News—your go-to source for real-time video game coverage, all inside a single, beautifully designed app. Whether you’re tracking console releases, eSports updates, or industry announcements, GMN News delivers the freshest stories
PlayDeck
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Finding your next favorite game shouldn't be hard. PlayDeck makes game discovery fun and effortless — just swipe. HOW IT WORKS Browse through a massive catalog of games presented as beautiful cards. Swipe right to add a game to your list, swipe left to skip. It's that simple. YOUR PERSONAL GAME LIST Every game you swipe right on is saved to your personal list. Come back anytime to see what you've collected and decide what to play next. FAVORITES Found a game you absolutely love? Mark it as a favorite with a single tap and keep your top picks organized separately. GAME DETAILS AT A GLANCE Each card shows you everything you need: rating, genres, platforms, release year, and stunning artwork. Tap any card for full details including developer info, Metacritic score, and description. FEATURES • Swipe-based discovery — intuitive and addictive • Thousands of games from all platforms • Personal game list and favorites • Detailed game information and ratings • Beautiful card-based interface • Dark mode support • Available in 8 languages • Undo last swipe Built for gamers who want to explore beyond the mainstream. Whether you're into RPGs, action games, indie gems, or classic titles — PlayDeck helps you find them all. Powered by RAWG Video Games Database.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PlayDeck at daily against GMN News's every 4 days. PlayDeck also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GMN News ships an update every 4 days, PlayDeck daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GMN News | PlayDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Carlos Garcia | YUECEL CELIK |
In-app purchases
GMN News
No in-app purchases
PlayDeck
No in-app purchases








