Comparison

PlayDeck vs NextUp Games

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

NextUp Games

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NextUp Games is your personal video game backlog tracker — keep every game you want to play, are playing, or have finished in one place. • Add games from a massive database (powered by IGDB) with cover art, platforms, and details • Track status: Backlog, Playing, Completed, or Dropped • Filter your library by status to see what's next • Optional sign-in to sync your backlog across sessions — browsing and tracking works without an account too • Export your backlog to JSON anytime, or import one back in • Light, Dark, or System appearance No ads. No tracking. Just your games, organized.

Screenshots

PlayDeck4 screens
NextUp Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PlayDeck at 15.1 against NextUp Games's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
PlayDeck versus NextUp Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayDeckNextUp Games
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYUECEL CELIKSerhii Pershuta

In-app purchases

None

PlayDeck

No in-app purchases

None

NextUp Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlayDeck free?
PlayDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NextUp Games free?
NextUp Games is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlayDeck or NextUp Games have ads?
Neither PlayDeck nor NextUp Games shows ads.

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