Game Archive vs Steam Plan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Game Archive
Easily manage your video game collection across multiple platforms. Track games you own, are playing, have completed, or want to buy. Features include iCloud syncing, game ratings, and quick access to 'how long to beat' information.
- Manage backlog, archive, and wishlist
- iCloud syncing
- Rate and favorite games
- View 'how long to beat' info
- Import/export games as CSV
- Dark UI mode
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Game Archive makes tracking your video game collection simple! If you're a gamer then you probably have tons of amazing video games across various platforms, but have no easy way to keep track of which ones you've played or want to play. Game Archive hopes to fix that problem! To make it simple, Game Archive has 3 lists you manage. Backlog: Games you own and want to play, or are currently playing. Archive: Games you've completed or are done with for now. Wishlist: Games you want, but don't have... yet. Notable Features: - iCloud Syncing - Quick system for adding Games - Rate games you've played and mark your favorites. - Quickly view "How long to beat?" info - Easily pull up Reviews and YouTube videos - Nice Dark UI makes it easy on the eyes - Import and Export your games as a CSV file The app is 100% FREE. There is a Tip Jar, but I mostly made this app for my love of gaming! Enjoy! Game data provided by GiantBomb
Steam Plan
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Steam Planner helps you manage your Steam game library, track your backlog, and gain insights into your gaming habits. KEY FEATURES BACKLOG MANAGEMENT • Import your entire Steam library automatically • Mark games as backlog, active, or completed • Swipe gestures for quick organization • Focus on one active game at a time SMART GAME DETECTION • Automatically detects when you start playing a game • Real-time sync with your Steam account • Background updates every 15 minutes • Push notifications for newly detected games GAMING INSIGHTS • View detailed statistics for the last month • See total hours played and game breakdown • Track achievements across your library • Discover alternative activities for your gaming time POWERFUL FEATURES • Fast image caching for smooth scrolling • Search and filter your game library • View game completion times via HowLongToBeat • Achievement progress tracking • Beautiful, native iOS design PRIVACY FOCUSED • Your data stays on your device • Steam authentication via official OpenID • No third-party analytics or tracking • Secure connection to Steam's public API PERFECT FOR: • Steam users with large game libraries • Gamers who want to complete more games • Anyone looking to manage their backlog • People who want gaming insights and statistics REQUIREMENTS: • Steam account (free to create at steampowered.com) • Public Steam profile (game details must be visible) Steam Planner uses Steam's official Web API to fetch your game library. No Steam password is ever stored or transmitted. The app works with any Steam account that has public game details enabled in privacy settings. Start organizing your Steam backlog today and make the most of your gaming time!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Steam Plan at none against Game Archive's 5. Game Archive's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Game Archive sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Steam Plan asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Game Archive | Steam Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Long | hossein aminiloo |
In-app purchases
Game Archive
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$2.99
- Large Tip$4.99
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- Super Size Tip$9.99
- Godzilla Tip$19.99
Steam Plan
No in-app purchases









