Comparison

PlayDeck vs Gametrove

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

Head to head
About

PlayDeck

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Organize board game collection
  • Log plays and track history
  • View game statistics
  • Discover new games
  • Syncs with BoardGameGeek account
Features
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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.

Screenshots

PlayDeck4 screens
Gametrove4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Gametrove sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlayDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlayDeck ships an update daily, Gametrove weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PlayDeck versus Gametrove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayDeckGametrove
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUECEL CELIKDay Two

In-app purchases

None

PlayDeck

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gametrove

One-time1
  • Gametrove Pro$5.99

Questions

Is PlayDeck free?
PlayDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gametrove free?
Gametrove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PlayDeck or Gametrove have ads?
Neither PlayDeck nor Gametrove shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlayDeck or Gametrove?
PlayDeck ships an update daily, and Gametrove weekly. Most recently, PlayDeck was updated on October 31, 2026 and Gametrove on October 31, 2026.

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