PC Game Updates vs PixelDock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PC Game Updates
This app provides real-time updates and patch notes for your Steam library and wishlist. Track owned and wishlisted titles, filter by update type, and receive live notifications for game announcements on the go.
- Real-time Steam game updates
- Wishlist and owned title tracking
- Filter updates by type
- Live notification alerts
- Direct Steam store links
- Cross-device access
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Stay up to date with your Steam library and wishlist without installing every game or sitting at your PC. PC Game Updates delivers a real-time feed of patch notes, announcements, and news for the games/content you care about. Track owned and wishlisted titles, follow all or only some of your titles, filter updates by type, and get live notifications the moment something is published. Whether it’s a major patch, hotfix, or developer announcement, you’ll always know what’s new. Access your updates on the go via app or view them in your browser at www.pcgameupdates.info. Features: - Track updates posted for Steam games/DLC you own or (optionally) have on your wishlist - Real-time feed of game updates and announcements - Filter by games and/or update type (major patches, minor updates, news, and more) - Search across your entire game list - Live notifications when games receive updates - Direct links to Steam store pages and update posts Stop guessing what changed. Stay informed.
PixelDock
This app consolidates numerous classic game consoles and computers into a single application. It features automatic cover art, quick save states, and organized game libraries. Premium features include cloud sync and social functionalities.
- Multi-console support
- Automatic cover art
- Quick save/load states
- Bluetooth/MFi controller support
- Wi-Fi file transfer
- Cloud save synchronization (premium)
- Social chat and voice calls (premium)
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PixelDock brings together dozens of classic consoles and computers in one app, with a visual library, automatic cover art, quick save states and effortless organization. SUPPORTED SYSTEMS • Nintendo: NES, Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Virtual Boy • Sega: Master System, Mega Drive/Genesis, Game Gear, Mega-CD, 32X, Saturn, Dreamcast, NAOMI, Atomiswave • Sony: PlayStation, PSP • Atari: 2600, 5200, 7800, Lynx, Jaguar, 8-bit line, ST • SNK Neo Geo and Neo Geo Pocket Color • NEC: PC Engine/TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine CD, PC-FX, PC-98 • Commodore 64, 128, VIC-20 and Amiga • Classic computers: ZX Spectrum, ZX81, MSX/MSX2, Amstrad CPC, Sharp X68000, Apple II, Macintosh, Thomson TO7/TO8 • Arcade and more: Vectrex, WonderSwan, ColecoVision, Intellivision, Panasonic 3DO, Pokémon Mini, Odyssey² • MS-DOS and classic adventure engines via ScummVM (SCUMM, SCI, AGI), plus Doom and Quake LIBRARY & GAMEPLAY • Automatic cover art for your whole collection, sorted by system • Fast save/load states with visual thumbnails for every save • Bluetooth/MFi controller support and external display via AirPlay or cable • Wi-Fi upload portal: transfer your own files from a computer, no cables or iTunes needed CLOUD & FRIENDS (premium) • Sync your save states across all your devices • Add friends with a unique nickname, chat, make voice calls, and send games or save states directly SUBSCRIPTION PixelDock Premium unlocks cloud save sync, the full social features and cover art for your entire library (the free tier shows cover art for your first 5 games). Available monthly and yearly with a 7-day free trial, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. • Monthly: $3.99/month • Yearly: $24.99/year • Lifetime: $44.99 one-time payment (not a subscription) Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account upon confirming purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your device Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a paid subscription is purchased. LEGAL LINKS EULA (Terms of Use): https://emulator.it-systems.es/terms.php Privacy Policy: https://emulator.it-systems.es/privacy.php IMPORTANT NOTICE PixelDock does not include or distribute any games, BIOS files or copyrighted content. You must only use software copies you legally own. The app includes open-source emulation components; you can review all licenses from Settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PC Game Updates at 5.0 against PixelDock's 3.0. PC Game Updates also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (12 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads 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. PixelDock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PC Game Updates asks for nothing beyond the download.
PC Game Updates holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively.
PC Game Updates ships an update every 5 days, PixelDock every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PC Game Updates | PixelDock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better | 3.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 429 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Maddaloni | Jose Antonio Salinas Garcia |
Customer experience
PC Game Updates
PixelDock
In-app purchases
PC Game Updates
No in-app purchases
PixelDock
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$22.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$39.99
Questions
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