Playfolio vs StackNow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Playfolio
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Playfolio is a game tracking and discovery platform for managing your personal library and exploring new titles. Sign in to access your library across devices and use the full feature set: Core Features – Track games using structured statuses (Played, Backlog, Wishlist, Dropped) – Rate games using a 5-star system – Write and manage reviews – View detailed information including metadata, ratings, and media – Browse trending, upcoming, and recently released titles Discovery & Exploration – View trending titles based on real-time activity – Explore upcoming releases and notable launches – Browse curated lists and themed collections Social & Activity – View a global activity feed – Follow users – Read and interact with reviews – Access user profiles with ratings, reviews, and library data Library Management – Maintain a centralized game library – Update statuses and ratings at any time – Organize backlog and wishlist for future play – Track progress and engagement over time Account – Sign in with Google and Discord – Sync your data across devices – Manage profile information and preferences Notes – Additional features and improvements are in active development – Feature availability may vary by platform
StackNow
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StackNow is a free game guide focused on the Japan market. Browse what's currently popular, what released in the last 30 days, and what's launching in the next 30 days across Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch — all updated regularly. Track your own library (wishlist / owned / cleared) per platform, all in one place. * iPhone-only app (iPad is not supported). ▼ Made for you if ・You stack up backlogs across multiple platforms and want a single wishlist ・You want to track owned and completed games per-platform ・You like seeing what's currently popular at a glance ・You want to scan recently released titles in one feed ・You want a clear view of upcoming releases grouped by week ・You like jumping straight to the official site, trailer, or storefront ・You'd rather read titles and synopses in Japanese (auto-translation included) ▼ Key features ・Popular tab: rank-aware ranges based on review counts (top 10 / 11–20 / ...) ・Releases — Out Now: titles released in the last 30 days, ranked ・Releases — Coming Soon: upcoming titles for the next 30 days, grouped by week (sorted by release date, then review count) ・Search: free-text title search with platform / genre / release-year filters ・Library: Wishlist / Owned / Cleared tabs with multi-platform status per game ・Detail pages: cover art, screenshots, YouTube trailer, official site, Steam Store ・Rich metadata: genres, themes, game modes, player perspectives, developer / publisher, franchise, review score, time-to-beat estimates ・Storyline: an optional, deeper story description in addition to the synopsis ・Japanese localization: titles and synopses translated via Google AI (Gemini) ・Theme: light / dark / system ・Layout: grid / list toggle ・Pull to refresh on the Popular and Releases tabs ▼ Notes ・StackNow does not sell or distribute games — it links out to official storefronts ・Game metadata is sourced primarily from IGDB ・No account required; library data lives on your device ・iPhone only — iPad is not supported Spend less time hunting, more time playing.
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Verdict
Playfolio and StackNow are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Playfolio | StackNow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Samuel Haile | ZAWA SYSTEM |
In-app purchases
Playfolio
No in-app purchases
StackNow
No in-app purchases









