itch app vs Polygony Store
itch app
itch.ioPolygony Store
polygony.coSide by side
| Figure | itch app | Polygony Store |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Game Asset Marketplaces | 8.4 (#8) | 7.2 (#17) |
| Compatibility limit | The app requires Windows 7 or newer, and compatibility issues can still occur, especially on Linux. | The Muertos pack does not support Minecraft Bedrock Edition or GeyserMC, and Bedrock conversion support is not provided. |
| Support | Users can report app bugs through the Send feedback menu item, which pre-fills an issue with their platform and app version on GitHub. | The documentation directs customers to contact only the Discord account that owns the pack and describes opening support tickets through MCmodels Discord. |
Plans
Polygony Store
- Piñata Party Event Boss$19.99, paid once
- Polygony digital assets$25, paid once
In their own words
itch app
The itch app is a desktop client for downloading and running games and software from itch.io. Its built-in browser lets users browse creator pages and install titles, while the library keeps downloads together and updates installed games automatically. Users can access collections, bundles, purchases and installed games in the app. Browser-based games can be synced for offline play, and games using itch.io command-line tools can receive delta patches that download only changed data. The client is available for Windows, macOS and Linux, with Windows 7 or newer required, and it is open source and offered in over 20 languages. Creators can provide an app manifest to define launch targets and integrate with the app API. The app registers itch:// and itchio:// links and can create Steam library shortcuts for installed games. Its sandbox limits file access, isolates home directories for Linux games and runs Windows games as less-privileged users. Compatibility problems can still occur, especially on Linux when games do not follow best practices. The listed plan is free.
Polygony Store
Polygony Store has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.