Comparison

PC Game Updates vs PixelDock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time Steam game updates
  • Wishlist and owned title tracking
  • Filter updates by type
  • Live notification alerts
  • Direct Steam store links
  • Cross-device access
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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.

Screenshots

PC Game Updates3 screens
PixelDock4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PC Game Updates versus PixelDock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPC Game UpdatesPixelDock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB429 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPaul MaddaloniJose Antonio Salinas Garcia

Customer experience

PC Game Updates

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PixelDock

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

PC Game Updates

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PixelDock

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is PC Game Updates free?
PC Game Updates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PixelDock free?
PixelDock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PC Game Updates or PixelDock?
PC Game Updates is rated higher. PC Game Updates averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while PixelDock averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PC Game Updates or PixelDock have ads?
Neither PC Game Updates nor PixelDock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PC Game Updates or PixelDock?
PC Game Updates ships an update every 5 days, and PixelDock every 3 days. Most recently, PC Game Updates was updated on October 14, 2026 and PixelDock on October 15, 2026.

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