# Bar Simulator vs Backloggr

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backloggr at 88% against Bar Simulator's 0%. Backloggr also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 15 months). Bar Simulator's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bar Simulator sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Backloggr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backloggr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Bar Simulator's written reviews are positive against 88% of Backloggr's.

Bar Simulator ships an update every 15 months, Backloggr weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bar Simulator | Backloggr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-simulator/id1206230542/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-video-game-tracker/id6761012462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 37 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mobile App Fund](https://appshunter.io/developer/994414753) | [Marco Ehinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887289051) |

## What reviewers say

### Bar Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bar-simulator/id1206230542)

Experience the thrill of running your own bar in this simulation game. Start with a coin inheritance, purchase drinks, and build an impressive wine collection. Indulge in the world's best flavors and manage your virtual establishment.

**Highlights:** Inherit coins to start, Purchase favorite drinks, Build a wine collection, Experience world flavors, Simulation gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bar Simulator Upgrade to Full version | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bar Simulator plan with 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bar Simulator plan with 3,150 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bar Simulator plan with 5,500 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bar Simulator plan with 11,500 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bar Simulator plan with 24,000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bar Simulator plan with 57,500 coins | $39.99 | one-time |


### Backloggr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-video-game-tracker/id6761012462)

Track your entire game library, trophies, and backlog in one app. Import collections from PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam automatically. Rate, review, and organize your gaming history with detailed stats and custom lists.

**Highlights:** Track game status (Playing, Completed, Backlogged), Import game collections from PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Record start/finish dates and personal notes, Rate and review games, Browse screenshots and trailers, View completion rates and playtime stats, Create custom lists and watchlists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backloggr Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Backloggr Pro Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Backloggr Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Backloggr Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bar Simulator free?

Bar Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backloggr free?

Backloggr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bar Simulator or Backloggr?

Backloggr is rated higher. Bar Simulator averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Backloggr averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Bar Simulator or Backloggr have ads?

Neither Bar Simulator nor Backloggr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bar Simulator or Backloggr?

Bar Simulator ships an update every 15 months, and Backloggr weekly. Most recently, Bar Simulator was updated on October 7, 2026 and Backloggr on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*