Comparison

GameTracker vs Playdex

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

Head to head
About

GameTracker

Features
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GameTrackr is a simple app to easily manage your game collection. 【Key Features】 ◆Game Registration and Management Easily register game titles and platforms. Supports all platforms including PS5/PS4/Switch/Steam/Xbox. Add cover images for visual management. ◆Progress Tracking Manage with 4 statuses: Playing/Not Played/Completed/Backlog. Set progress from 0-100%. Automatically records last played date. Save your thoughts and notes with the memo feature. ◆Search and Filter Search by game title. Filter by status or platform. ◆Statistics View total game count status breakdown platform distribution and average progress rate. 【Perfect For】 ・Managing a growing backlog ・Owning multiple game consoles ・Keeping records of completed games Simple and easy to use. All data saved locally for your privacy.

About

Playdex

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Playdex helps you organize your board game life from your first game to your latest group stats. Build your personal library with player count, complexity, play time, notes, and images. Log each session in seconds, choose players, set a winner, and keep your history clear and searchable. See who is on top with Elo based rankings, win rates, and deep player stats. Explore activity trends and most played games to understand your group over time. Use wishlist ranking to keep future buys in order. Manage personal groups or shared groups so everyone stays on the same page. Playdex is built for people who play often and want clean records without extra noise. Wishlist search is powered by BoardGameGeek data to help you quickly find and add games. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GameTracker2 screens
Playdex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Playdex at none against GameTracker's shown. Playdex also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. GameTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Playdex sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GameTracker ships an update every 6 months, Playdex every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
GameTracker versus Playdex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGameTrackerPlaydex
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkota tadaPatricio Vicens

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GameTracker

Subscriptions2
  • Ad-free for 1 month$4.991 Month
  • Ad-free for 1 year$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Playdex

Subscriptions1
  • Playdex Supporter Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • One Time Support$0.99
  • Playdex Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is GameTracker free?
GameTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Playdex free?
Playdex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GameTracker or Playdex have ads?
GameTracker shows ads; Playdex does not.
Which is updated more often, GameTracker or Playdex?
GameTracker ships an update every 6 months, and Playdex every 5 days. Most recently, GameTracker was updated on October 20, 2026 and Playdex on October 15, 2026.

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