Comparison

ConsoleLens vs RetroAchievements Tracker

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

Head to head
About

ConsoleLens

Features
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ConsoleLens uses augmented reality to place life-sized 3D models of game consoles in your space. Check if PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and retro systems fit your desk or shelf before you buy. Key Features: โ€ข AR visualization at true 1:1 scale โ€ข Modern consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch) free; retro models via in-app purchase โ€ข Compare multiple consoles side-by-side โ€ข Measurement tools and photo sharing โ€ข Premium mode: save setups, remove watermarks Perfect for gamers planning setups, collectors, gift buyers, and content creators. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sebastiankotarski.com/consolelens/privacy.html

About

RetroAchievements Tracker

Features
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Discover and track classic games across multiple retro platforms in one simple app. Browse games by console, view detailed game information such as release date, developer, publisher, and genre, and explore cover art and screenshots for each title. Follow your progress with a complete achievement system. View locked and unlocked achievements, check point values, and see how many players have earned each achievement, making it easy to track completion and set new goals. Manage your player profile with rankings, total points, and recently played games. Use search and favorites to quickly find titles you care about and keep your retro gaming progress organized in a clean, mobile-friendly interface.

Screenshots

ConsoleLens4 screens
RetroAchievements Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RetroAchievements Tracker at none against ConsoleLens's 2. ConsoleLens's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. ConsoleLens sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. RetroAchievements Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ConsoleLens ships an update daily, RetroAchievements Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
ConsoleLens versus RetroAchievements Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConsoleLensRetroAchievements Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily โ€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.6 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size119 MB60 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSebastian KotarskiItalo Cunha de Melo

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ConsoleLens

Subscriptions1
  • ConsoleLens Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • All Consoles$2.99
None

RetroAchievements Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ConsoleLens free?
ConsoleLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RetroAchievements Tracker free?
RetroAchievements Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ConsoleLens or RetroAchievements Tracker have ads?
Neither ConsoleLens nor RetroAchievements Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ConsoleLens or RetroAchievements Tracker?
ConsoleLens ships an update daily, and RetroAchievements Tracker monthly. Most recently, ConsoleLens was updated on October 6, 2026 and RetroAchievements Tracker on October 3, 2026.

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