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GamePal vs PS Playtime
Both stand on game playtime trackers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhone
GamePal combines collection tracking with a journal, discovery tools, and gaming updates. The free download has feature limits, and Platinum is available through monthly, yearly, or lifetime payment.
Visit GamePal Free plan Web
Choose PS Playtime if you want a free way to view playtime and play dates for a publicly visible PS4 or PS5 library. Look elsewhere if the account’s game data is private or you need complete information for older PS3-era or long-offline games.
Visit PS PlaytimeThe facts
| GamePal | PS Playtime | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | GamePal Platinum Yearly: $29.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gamepalapp.com | psplaytime.com |
| On game playtime trackers | #6 of 20 | #10 of 20 |
GamePal: what it does well
- Tracks played, completed, and wishlisted games
- Gaming journal captures thoughts and memories
- Widgets and Live Activities show session information
- Lists subscription-service games and upcoming releases
- Free download is available
What to know first
- Requires iOS 18.0 or later
- Some features require Platinum
- No desktop app is listed
PS Playtime: what it does well
- Free web tool with no registration required.
- Shows hours played, first played date, and last played date.
- Sorts the library by playtime or recent activity.
- Does not request PlayStation passwords or login credentials.
- Fetches fresh data for each lookup.
What to know first
- The game library and playtime must be publicly visible.
- Searches require a case-sensitive online ID or display name.
- Some older PS3-era and long-offline games may have incomplete data.
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