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Rank Your Games — Support

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the ranking system work?

Rank Your Games uses a pairwise comparison method inspired by Flickchart. You're shown two games side-by-side and pick your favorite. Over time, these head-to-head choices build a personalized ranked list — no star ratings needed.

What is the Elo rating system?

Elo is a mathematical rating system originally used in chess. Each game starts at a rating of 1500. When you pick a winner, the winner gains points and the loser loses points — how many depends on the difference in their current ratings. Games rise and fall naturally as you make more comparisons.

How many comparisons does it take to get an accurate ranking?

Rankings become more accurate with more comparisons. Generally, 10–20 comparisons per game produces reliable results. You can see each game's comparison count on the Rankings screen, and use Least Compared mode to prioritize games that need more data.

What are the different comparison modes?

There are four modes to choose from:

  • All Games — Compare any two games from your collection.
  • Unranked Only — Focus on games with no comparisons yet.
  • Top 20 — Refine rankings among your highest-rated games.
  • Least Compared — Prioritize games that need more data.
Can I re-rank a game after I've already compared it?

Yes. Tap any ranked game in the Rankings screen to start a Re-ranking session. You'll compare that game against 5 random opponents from your collection, which updates its Elo rating based on your current opinions.

How do I add games to rank?

Use the Search tab to find games from a library of 200,000+ titles powered by IGDB. Tap a game to add it to your collection. You can also save games to your Wishlist to rank later.

What is the Wishlist for?

The Wishlist lets you save games you're interested in before you're ready to rank them. Tap the heart icon on any game card or search result to add it. When you're ready, open the Wishlist and add a game to your ranked collection.

Is my data backed up?

Yes. When you sign in with GitHub, your rankings and comparisons are saved to your account in the cloud via Supabase. Your data will be restored when you log in on a new device. Anonymous guest sessions are stored locally and may be lost if you uninstall the app.

How do I delete my account or data?

To request deletion of your account and all associated data, send an email to support@rankyourgamesapp.com with the subject "Delete My Account". We'll process your request within 30 days.

Get in Touch

Email Support

For bug reports, account issues, or any question not covered above, email us directly.

support@rankyourgamesapp.com

Community & Feedback

Have a feature idea or want to discuss rankings with other players? Join the community on GitHub Discussions.

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 1, 2026

What Data We Collect

Rank Your Games collects only the data necessary to provide the ranking service:

  • Account information — If you sign in with GitHub, we receive your GitHub username and email address from GitHub's OAuth service. This is used solely to identify your account.
  • Game rankings and comparisons — Your ranked games, Elo ratings, and comparison history are stored in our database (Supabase) so your rankings sync across devices and persist between sessions.
  • Wishlist items — Games you save to your Wishlist are stored in your account.

Game Data

Game metadata (titles, cover art, platform info, ratings) is fetched from the IGDB API (owned by Twitch/Amazon). We do not store IGDB game data permanently — it is fetched on-demand and displayed in the app.

Anonymous Use

You may use the app without signing in. In anonymous mode, your data is stored locally on your device and is not associated with any account. Anonymous data may be lost if you uninstall the app.

How We Use Your Data

Your data is used exclusively to:

  • Save and display your game rankings
  • Sync your data across your devices
  • Provide comparison history

We do not sell, share, or use your data for advertising or analytics purposes.

Third-Party Services

Data Retention & Deletion

Your data is retained as long as your account is active. To delete your account and all associated data, email support@rankyourgamesapp.com with the subject "Delete My Account".

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at support@rankyourgamesapp.com.