PlayDeck vs Gametrove
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlayDeck
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Finding your next favorite game shouldn't be hard. PlayDeck makes game discovery fun and effortless — just swipe. HOW IT WORKS Browse through a massive catalog of games presented as beautiful cards. Swipe right to add a game to your list, swipe left to skip. It's that simple. YOUR PERSONAL GAME LIST Every game you swipe right on is saved to your personal list. Come back anytime to see what you've collected and decide what to play next. FAVORITES Found a game you absolutely love? Mark it as a favorite with a single tap and keep your top picks organized separately. GAME DETAILS AT A GLANCE Each card shows you everything you need: rating, genres, platforms, release year, and stunning artwork. Tap any card for full details including developer info, Metacritic score, and description. FEATURES • Swipe-based discovery — intuitive and addictive • Thousands of games from all platforms • Personal game list and favorites • Detailed game information and ratings • Beautiful card-based interface • Dark mode support • Available in 8 languages • Undo last swipe Built for gamers who want to explore beyond the mainstream. Whether you're into RPGs, action games, indie gems, or classic titles — PlayDeck helps you find them all. Powered by RAWG Video Games Database.
Gametrove
Organize your board game collection with beautiful visuals and detailed stats. Log plays, track your gaming history, and discover new titles. An optional one-time purchase unlocks advanced features.
- Organize board game collection
- Log plays and track history
- View game statistics
- Discover new games
- Syncs with BoardGameGeek account
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Your board game collection, beautifully organized. Gametrove connects to your BoardGameGeek account and brings your entire collection to life gorgeous box art grid, play logging, stats, and more. No password needed. Just your BGG username. YOUR SHELF, FINALLY BEAUTIFUL Browse your collection in a clean, fast grid. Filter by unplayed games or wishlist. Search instantly. Tap any game for full details pulled live from BGG. Discover new games in the Browse tab - explore what's trending on BGG or search the full catalog and add anything straight to your shelf. LOG PLAYS IN SECONDS Record a play right from the game detail screen or your shelf. Add players, duration, and a note. Your play history builds automatically. STATS THAT MEAN SOMETHING See your most-played games, total hours at the table, H-index, and collection coverage. Share your year in board gaming with a tap. GAMETROVE PRO Unlock all-time stats, playing partners breakdown, full play history, and shelf sorting options. One-time purchase for $5.99. No subscription, ever. Requires a free BoardGameGeek account with a public collection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlayDeck at none against Gametrove's 1. PlayDeck also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Gametrove sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlayDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.
PlayDeck ships an update daily, Gametrove weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | PlayDeck | Gametrove |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YUECEL CELIK | Day Two |
In-app purchases
PlayDeck
No in-app purchases
Gametrove
- Gametrove Pro$5.99









