# GamingBuddy: Game Tracker — Wishlist, Backlog, Releases

> Game tracker for releases, backlog, wishlist, and gaming events. (iPhone/iPad app by Filip Nemecek.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamingbuddy-game-tracker/id6447783408 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Filip Nemecek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291909818)
- Category: Entertainment, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 189 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +12
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 66 MB
- Languages: Brazilian Portuguese, German (Germany), Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, French (France), American English, Italian
- Released: 2023-05-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamingbuddy-game-tracker/id6447783408/reviews.md

## What is GamingBuddy?

• No ads • No account • 

Gamer's companion & calendar

With GamingBuddy you can:
- Keep up with new releases
- See OpenCritic scores & read reviews
- Track your games (backlog, wishlist, ...)
- Follow gaming events (Gamescom, awards etc)
- Add countdown widgets to your Home Screen
- Discover new games to play
- Search the entire IGDB database
- Share game details with friends (using universal links)
- Follow news, trailers and reviews
- And much more!

# GamingBuddy Unlimited

GamingBuddy contains paid "Unlimited" version for more advanced features, data and widgets. The core experience is completely free and you can use the app without paying.

# OpenCritic integration
Find out how a new game fared with the critics and read reviews (Unlimited required).
Also featuring Reviews tab to keep up with recent reviews from big websites

# Available widgets:
- Release countdown: Countdown to a single game release
- Calendar: Games coming out this month (that you favorited)
- Up Next: Showing your upcoming favorite games

- Featured Up Next: Shows games from the "Featured" list (Unlimited required)
- Featured Calendar: Shows games from the "Featured" list (Unlimited required)

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## Key features

- Track backlog and wishlist
- Monitor new game releases
- Follow gaming events
- Add countdown widgets
- Discover new games
- Search IGDB database
- Read critic reviews

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited | $13.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Monthly | $1.49 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-time unlock | $29.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamingbuddy-game-tracker/id6447783408/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Perfect for a prince

*2026-08-16*

The app is beautiful and has the necessary functionalities with the main information about the games, but I think it's expensive for what it offers. Charging to see reviews or a price just for access seems strange. In my opinion, if the goal was to finance through subscriptions, they should first build a base of active users, a community, and then add prices for more cosmetic things, the number of organizations, and things like that. I don't feel like paying the app price for a new app that I don't know if it will have a consolidated user base and consequently allow me to see a game, the opinions, and get any idea about it, if I can see it for free elsewhere. Another thing I don't like much is offering several options of the same game (i.e., Wildlands Deluxe Edition; Wildlands Complete Edition). I prefer when it's the game itself and within it, the versions appear, like a subcategory. But anyway, the app is gorgeous, it makes you want to use it and follow along, but it's still too early to draw any conclusions. Congratulations to the developer who knew how to combine the backlog aspect with a more Apple-like UI. The same goes for the Nintendo one, but in my opinion, it ends up being expensive. Maybe I'm just poor.

### 4/5 — Almost perfect app that checks nearly all my boxes!

*2026-08-06*

This is a wonderfully designed app! I’ve literally researched and tried every video game related app and web based platform out there. This one has a sleek design, very reasonable one time purchase option if desired, tags (also a work around for creating custom lists), ability to follow developers as well as publishers to get updates when they release new games (which no one else seems to have!), wishlist reminders, industry event reminders, and widgets! I appreciate that this is NOT a social app like many other game apps are trying to be. We don’t need yet another place for amateur reviews and following strangers. You can rate games and see professional reviews though. You can also mark completion status.

The biggest thing missing for me is a way to export my collection to a spreadsheet or something like other apps offer. Is this planned? A way to connect to libraries like Steam, XBOX, and PlayStation would also be nice.

FYI the “Contact” button in the app appears to be broken and doesn’t do anything.

### 4/5 — Good

*2026-02-23*

Can find interesting upcoming games.

### 5/5 — Gamer is a cool app

*2026-01-07*

Game buddy is a really cool app and I hope to use it many many years into the future thank you game buddy for providing us with gaming content. This app is better than gaming. Informer and Gail train game trailer would have ever been believe it or not.

### 5/5 — The Goat

*2026-01-04*

I’ve been having problems for forever keeping track of games and release dates and this just solves those problems perfectly.

### 1/5 — Trash

*2025-12-08*

Trash

**Developer response:** Hello, can you tell me what I can improve about the app? Thanks

### 5/5 — Cool

*2025-10-05*

Amazing app

### 5/5 — Awesome little app

*2025-10-04*

Have been looking for an app like this for years. One that combines upcoming games, reviews, trailers, and events all in one area without nuisance ads. This app does the trick and I was more than happy to subscribe to help out the dev. The added widgets for the Home Screen are just a cherry on top of a phenomenal app.

### 5/5 — Best gaming tracking app!

*2025-09-23*

I’ve been using this app since it first came out and this app has helped me tracking all my games. I’ve been able to make a huge dent in my backlog by having one place to organize and see how long these games take to beat. Highly recommend. Oh and the UI is slick!!

### 1/5 — Terrible marketing

*2025-09-16*

Should’ve mentioned the widgets require a subscription in the ad

**Developer response:** Hello, I am sorry. The entire app including marketing is single person and this did not occur to me.

## Frequently asked questions about GamingBuddy

### What does GamingBuddy do?

GamingBuddy acts as a comprehensive companion for gamers. It allows you to meticulously track your game backlog and wishlist, stay informed about upcoming new releases, and follow significant gaming events. The app also offers widgets for your home screen to provide quick access to release countdowns and your favorite upcoming games.

### What are the key features of GamingBuddy?

Key features include the ability to track your backlog and wishlist, monitor new game releases, follow gaming events like Gamescom, and add countdown widgets to your home screen. You can also discover new games to play, search the IGDB database, and share game details with friends. The app provides access to critic scores and reviews through its OpenCritic integration.

### Is GamingBuddy free to use?

The core experience of GamingBuddy is completely free to use, allowing you to track your games and stay updated on releases without any cost. However, there is a paid "Unlimited" version available that offers more advanced features, additional data, and exclusive widgets for a more comprehensive experience.

### What platforms is GamingBuddy compatible with?

Based on the provided information, the app is designed for mobile devices, indicated by features like Home Screen widgets. While specific operating system compatibility isn't detailed, it is likely available on major mobile platforms like iOS and Android.

### How can GamingBuddy help me manage my gaming library?

GamingBuddy helps you manage your gaming library by providing a centralized place to organize your backlog and wishlist. You can easily see what games you own, what you want to play, and what's coming out soon. The release tracking and event following features ensure you never miss out on important gaming news or titles you're interested in.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.7.4 — 2026-08-19

- Search results should have better ordering now

- Ability to share news and trailers (long press on the card)

- Made it easier to discover "Follow companies" feature

- Other design tweaks and fixes

Thank you for using my app and I appreciate reading the update notes :-)

### 4.7.3 — 2026-08-11

- Clearer UI when adding games to favorites

- Ability to search for companies (via main search or followed companies list)

- Better Events list UI

- Other minor design tweaks and fixes

### 4.7.2 — 2026-07-26

Improvements for the library import - it should be more stable and find more games. Thanks everyone for feedback!

Also some other minor tweaks and fixes (for example some weird UI behavior on the stats screen).

### 4.7.1 — 2026-07-14

### New "Ongoing" game status

Some games don't really have an "end" and so now you can mark these as "Ongoing" to separate them from "Playing" status. It is up to you :)

Other smaller tweaks include support for newest IGDB release date types of backwards compability release and next-gen patch. And there are other smaller improvements as well.

As always if you have any feedback or ideas - please get in touch!

### 4.7.0 — 2026-07-06

## Import games from file

Easily import your library in to the app. All you need is txt or csv file with names.

## Grand Theft Auto VI countdown widget

Special widget for one of the biggest game launches in recent history

### For You improvements

Improved the For You feed with ability to exclude "platform news" and better logic for new items count.

Also lots of smaller design tweaks and fixes. Improved notifications about game delays.

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All apps by Filip Nemecek: https://appshunter.io/developer/1291909818

## Related topics

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