Comparison

ReleaseQuest vs Trackr

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

Head to head
About

ReleaseQuest

Features
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Never miss the next release. ReleaseQuest helps Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 players discover upcoming games, organise their collections, connect with friends, and keep track of confirmed release dates. Choose the consoles and genres you care about, then explore a personalised feed of upcoming and recently released games. View release dates, countdowns, descriptions, Metacritic scores, HowLongToBeat estimates, trailers, and more, all in one place. Features include: - Follow Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, or both - Discover games based on your favourite genres - Browse upcoming and recently released games - Search the wider game catalogue - View release details, countdowns, scores, completion times, and trailers - Organise games into Wishlist, Playing, Ongoing, Backlog, Completed, Dropped, or Archived - See confirmed Wishlist dates in your personal release calendar - Add releases to your device calendar - Use the home-screen release calendar widget - Review delays and date updates in the Release Change Inbox - Receive a personalised Weekly Quest with recommendations, reminders, and backlog suggestions - Follow favourite publishers, developers, and franchises - Mark games as Not Interested to fine-tune your discovery feeds - Use Surprise Me to choose a game from your filtered feed - Create custom tags and automatic smart lists - Pin favourite games to the top of My Lists - Record personal notes and owned editions - Keep a private play journal with session times, ratings, and notes - Prepare for launch day with release-readiness checklists - Hide titles, artwork, and details with Spoiler Free Countdown - Explore private statistics about your gaming habits - Set completion goals and earn profile progress for gaming milestones - Export and import your game lists between devices Create an optional ReleaseQuest Account to: - Sign in with Apple or Google - Create and personalise your ReleaseQuest profile - Find and add friends - Recommend games to your friends - View friends’ shared Wishlists and what they are currently playing - Choose whether your library and activity are visible to friends - Keep supported account data available across your devices ReleaseQuest has all this and much more, with no subscription required. An account is optional, and the app’s core game-tracking features can be used without one. Private notes, journals, and insights remain stored and processed on your device. ReleaseQuest is an independent, third-party release tracker and companion app for the Nintendo Switch family of consoles. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo.

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Trackr

Features
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Trackr is the perfect companion app for anyone with a growing game library and an even bigger backlog. Sync your existing library in seconds, then get a complete picture of everything you own β€” playtime, completion status, and progress, all in one dashboard. TRACK YOUR TROPHIES See every trophy across every game you've played, with rarity stats so you know exactly how hard-won each one really is. Filter by earned, locked, or rarity, and dive into any game to see the full trophy list. MANAGE YOUR BACKLOG Stop losing track of what you meant to play next. Prioritize your backlog, add games to your wishlist, and keep tabs on upcoming releases you don't want to miss. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT GAME Tell Trackr which games you loved, and get personalised recommendations matched on genre, gameplay, art style, and story β€” no generic bestseller lists. SET YOUR OWN CHALLENGES Beat a game within your own target time, finish on the hardest difficulty, or complete a run without dying β€” create custom challenges and earn medals for completing them. STAY IN THE LOOP Catch up on gaming news from top outlets, curated right inside the app. Trackr is an independent companion app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Sony Interactive Entertainment. All game titles, images, and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Trackr is part of Foundry Digital Studio

Screenshots

ReleaseQuest4 screens
Trackr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ReleaseQuest at every 2 days against Trackr's every 3 weeks. Trackr's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ReleaseQuest ships an update every 2 days, Trackr every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
ReleaseQuest versus Trackr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReleaseQuestTrackr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB4 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAARON CLIFFORD DOEJack Williams

In-app purchases

None

ReleaseQuest

No in-app purchases

None

Trackr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ReleaseQuest free?
ReleaseQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Trackr free?
Trackr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ReleaseQuest or Trackr have ads?
Neither ReleaseQuest nor Trackr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ReleaseQuest or Trackr?
ReleaseQuest ships an update every 2 days, and Trackr every 3 weeks. Most recently, ReleaseQuest was updated on September 18, 2026 and Trackr on September 21, 2026.

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