Head-to-head · App Store
Epic Games Store vs itch app
Epic Games Store leads on 0 checks, itch app on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEpic Games Store · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
Epic Games Store scores higher on our rubric for app store: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.
Epic Games Store is the better fit for publishers distributing PC and mobile games. itch app is the better fit for indie players managing itch.io game downloads.
- Epic Games Store fits best
Publishers distributing PC and mobile games
- itch app fits best
Indie players managing itch.io game downloads
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Side by side
| Feature | Epic Games Store 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | itch app 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #2 in App Store | #6 in App Store |
| Best for | Publishers distributing PC and mobile games | Indie players managing itch.io game downloads |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Features Epic Games Store 0/5 · itch app 0/5 | ||
| App review | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| In-app payments | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Subscriptions | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| App analytics | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Web distribution | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Epic Games Store brings a digital storefront and game launcher to PC, Mac, and mobile devices. Players can browse and purchase games and downloadable content, then download, install, update, uninstall, or redownload owned titles. Library… Read the review → |
For players who get games and software through itch.io, itch app is a desktop client for browsing the store, accessing purchases and collections, and downloading, installing, and launching titles. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. The… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Epic Games Store — where it wins
- Combines game and downloadable-content purchases with library management.
- Weekly free game giveaways add a recurring way to claim titles.
- Cloud saves, offline play, and achievements are available for supported games.
Where it doesn't
- Cloud saves, offline play, and achievements depend on the game.
- Third-party game imports and mod integration are not supported.
- Mobile availability varies by platform and region.
itch app — where it wins
- Installs and automatically updates supported itch.io downloads
- Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with offline launch after authentication
- Manages multiple install locations and scans for existing installs
Where it doesn't
- Focuses on itch.io rather than serving as a general app storefront
- Offline launching requires prior authentication
- Complements the itch.io website rather than replacing it
- Epic Games Store9.2/10 · Free plan
A free-to-install store and launcher for buying games, claiming giveaways, and organizing a library.
Try Epic Games StoreFull verdict → - itch app8.5/10 · Free plan
A free desktop client for downloading and managing itch.io games and software.
Visit itch.ioFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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