Side by side
itch app vs Uptodown
Both stand on app store. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
The itch app brings itch.io browsing, downloads, and library management into a desktop client, with offline support for synced browser games. Check platform requirements and compatibility, particularly for Linux games.
Visit itch app Free plan AndroidMacWeb+1
Visit Uptodown The facts
| itch app | Uptodown | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Android, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | itch.io | en.uptodown.com |
| On app store | #5 of 19 | #9 of 19 |
itch app: what it does well
- Free desktop app for three platforms.
- Library updates installed games automatically.
- Synced browser games support offline play.
- Open-source project available in over 20 languages.
- Sandbox limits game file access.
What to know first
- Windows 7 or newer required.
- Compatibility issues can occur, especially on Linux.
- Linux updates require package-manager use or redownloading.
Uptodown: what it does well
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