# NextGam vs MyBacklog

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyBacklog at 40% against NextGam's 0%. NextGam's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.6) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextGam sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and MyBacklog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NextGam holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of NextGam's written reviews are positive against 40% of MyBacklog's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NextGam ships an update monthly, MyBacklog every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextGam | MyBacklog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextgam-games-collections/id1536683317/reviews)** | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybacklog/id6505011144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **40.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 81 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Simon REVENU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536683319) | [Joshua Whitehouse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754677435) |

## What reviewers say

### NextGam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextgam-games-collections/id1536683317)

Stay informed about upcoming video game releases and discover new titles. Access comprehensive details for your favorite games, including release dates, platforms, genres, and media. Organize your gaming library with custom collections and receive release notifications.

**Highlights:** Upcoming game release tracking, Game discovery with filters, Detailed game information, Customizable game collections, Release notifications, Multi-platform support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 MONTH PREMIUM | $4.49 | per month |
| 1 YEAR PREMIUM | $40.99 | per year |
| REMOVE ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS | $4.99 | one-time |
| REMOVE ADS | $6.99 | one-time |


### MyBacklog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybacklog/id6505011144)

Manage, track, and discover games across all platforms. Organize your collection with custom lists, get personalized recommendations, and connect with other gamers. Features include data import, in-depth game info, and screenshot galleries.

**Highlights:** Import game data from consoles and Steam, Organize games into custom lists (Wishlist, Backlog, Playing, Played, etc.), Personalized game recommendations, Detailed game information including playtime, Connect with other gamers and view activity feeds, Add private notes and build screenshot galleries, Exclusive game giveaways

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gamelog Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Gamelog Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Gamelog Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextGam free?

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

### Is MyBacklog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NextGam or MyBacklog?

NextGam is rated higher. NextGam averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MyBacklog averages 3.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do NextGam or MyBacklog have ads?

Neither NextGam nor MyBacklog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NextGam or MyBacklog?

NextGam ships an update monthly, and MyBacklog every 5 months. Most recently, NextGam was updated on November 3, 2026 and MyBacklog on October 30, 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.*
