Comparison

Retrotheque vs VideoGamesKeeper

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

Head to head
About

Retrotheque

Features
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Retrotheque is the app for video game collectors, from NES classics to the latest PS5 and Switch 2 releases: organize your collection, track your progress and find out what it's worth in euros, based on the French market. 1. Manage your collection • Add your games in seconds: search or cover scan • Sort them by console, from the NES and Mega Drive to the PS5, Xbox Series and Switch 2, by way of the PS1, Dreamcast, Game Boy… • Record the format (physical or digital), the condition (new or used) and what you own (box, manual, cartridge, sealed…) • Log the purchase price and date to keep an accurate history • Track your progress: backlog, playing, completed, mastered, dropped • See the Metacritic score of your games 2. Explore Browse franchises (Mario, Zelda, Final Fantasy…), consoles and their regional release dates, follow upcoming releases and discover hidden gems you didn't know about. 3. Follow other collectors Keep up with your friends' collections and get inspired by theirs. 4. Retrotheque+ • Know what your collection is worth, estimated game by game from current French market prices • Create your own lists (to sell, favorites, nostalgia…) • Dive into detailed statistics: breakdown by console and release year, how your spending evolves… Retrotheque+ subscription • Monthly: €1.99 per month • Yearly: €17.99 per year The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://retrotheque.app/en/legal/privacy

About

VideoGamesKeeper

Features
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Every game you own, want, and are playing finally in one place. VideoGamesKeeper is the home for your whole collection across PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Track your backlog, discover what to play next, and keep up with friends beautifully. ALL YOUR GAMES, ONE LIBRARY • Add games in seconds with rich details: covers, screenshots, trailers, ratings and How Long To Beat • Organize by status, Playing, Backlog, Finished, Wishlist and more • Track digital and physical copies on every console • Rate games, write private notes and follow your story progress GAME PASS & PS PLUS AT A GLANCE • Browse the full Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus catalogs • See what's coming soon and what's leaving soon, so you never miss a game TRENDING & UPCOMING • See what everyone's playing right now • Set a reminder and get notified the day a game launches STEAM SYNC • Connect Steam to import your library and achievements automatically INSIGHTS • Gorgeous charts of your collection by status and platform, plus completion stats COMMUNITY • Follow other players, see their activity and react to what they finish Free to use • Sign in with Apple or Google • English & Spanish Build your library, beat your backlog, and never lose track of a game again.

Screenshots

Retrotheque4 screens
VideoGamesKeeper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VideoGamesKeeper at none against Retrotheque's 2. 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. Retrotheque sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. VideoGamesKeeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retrotheque ships an update every 4 days, VideoGamesKeeper every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Retrotheque versus VideoGamesKeeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetrothequeVideoGamesKeeper
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexis PetitVictor Manuel Fernandez Lopez

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Retrotheque

Subscriptions2
  • Retrotheque+ Mensuel$1.991 Month
  • Retrotheque+ Annuel$14.991 Year
None

VideoGamesKeeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retrotheque free?
Retrotheque is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VideoGamesKeeper free?
VideoGamesKeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retrotheque or VideoGamesKeeper have ads?
Neither Retrotheque nor VideoGamesKeeper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retrotheque or VideoGamesKeeper?
Retrotheque ships an update every 4 days, and VideoGamesKeeper every 5 days. Most recently, Retrotheque was updated on November 13, 2026 and VideoGamesKeeper on November 13, 2026.

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