Comparison

readme vs Retro Tracker

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

Head to head
About

readme

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Tired of wondering which books you already own or where that one favorite is hiding? This app makes it easy to keep track of every title in your personal collection — from treasured classics to your latest bookstore finds. Add books in seconds by scanning their ISBN barcode, or find them instantly by searching for the author or title. Build and browse your library anytime, anywhere, so you always know what’s on your shelf (and what you still want to read). Whether you’re a casual reader or a passionate collector, your library is always at your fingertips!

About

Retro Tracker

Features
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Discover the history of gaming with Retro Tracker—your comprehensive guide to classic consoles, handhelds, computers, accessories, and games. Explore detailed hardware specifications, release information, console families, generations, peripherals, and more. Organise your personal collection, create wishlists, add notes, photos, and web links, and keep track of the systems you own or hope to find. Whether you are a collector, retro-gaming enthusiast, or simply curious about the evolution of gaming hardware, Retro Tracker brings decades of gaming history together in one beautifully organised app. Explore. Collect. Preserve gaming history. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

readme4 screens
Retro Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: readme at none against Retro Tracker's 2. readme also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.1). On price, 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. Retro Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. readme asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

readme ships an update every 2 days, Retro Tracker every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
readme versus Retro Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterreadmeRetro Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB179 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRuben MartinezGeorge Chalkiadoudis

In-app purchases

None

readme

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Retro Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is readme free?
readme is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Tracker free?
Retro Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do readme or Retro Tracker have ads?
Neither readme nor Retro Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, readme or Retro Tracker?
readme ships an update every 2 days, and Retro Tracker every 8 days. Most recently, readme was updated on October 15, 2026 and Retro Tracker on October 15, 2026.

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