Comparison

release.me vs Game Hype

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

Head to head
About

release.me

Features
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Stop Googling “when does it come out?” release.me is your release date tracker and entertainment calendar for movies, video games, books, and music. Whether you’re a cinephile, a hardcore gamer, a bookworm, or you follow new albums, release.me keeps launch dates in one place. Never miss a moment: Universal Search: Find upcoming movies, games, books, and music in one unified search view. Saved list: Save the titles you’re hyped for and sort them by release date. Visual Calendar: See your upcoming month at a glance with an intuitive release calendar. Deep Dive: When available, one-tap links to IMDb, Reddit, Instagram, and X (Twitter) from a title’s detail view. From AAA game launches and indie book releases to blockbuster premieres and album drops, stay ahead of the hype cycle. Browse in list or tile view, use light or dark mode, and sign in to sync your saved releases across devices. Privacy Policy: https://www.getreleaseme.com/privacy Support: https://www.getreleaseme.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Game Hype

Features
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Game Hype is the modern way to track upcoming console game releases. Follow the games you’re excited for, browse release dates across PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo, and stay updated with release day notifications — all in one clean, focused experience. No clutter. No endless feeds. Just the games you care about. Features • Track upcoming releases across major consoles • Build your personal hype list • Browse releases by month and release date • Get notifications for launch day • Beautiful light & dark mode support • Explore detailed game information and screenshots • Filter by platform • Designed for speed, simplicity, and focus Whether you’re waiting for the next blockbuster release or keeping track of indie gems, Game Hype helps you stay ahead of what’s coming next.

Screenshots

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Game Hype4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: release.me at none against Game Hype's shown. release.me also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price and in-app purchases 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. release.me sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Game Hype sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
release.me versus Game Hype: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterrelease.meGame Hype
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiddhartha Kondapaulrobinbrown

In-app purchases

3 purchases

release.me

Subscriptions2
  • ReleaseMe Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • ReleaseMe Premium Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • ReleaseMe Premium Lifetime$69.99
1 purchases

Game Hype

One-time1
  • Remove Adverts$1.99

Questions

Is release.me free?
release.me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Game Hype free?
Game Hype is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do release.me or Game Hype have ads?
Game Hype shows ads; release.me does not.

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