Comparison

Need a game vs MyBacklog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Need a game

Discover new game releases, find cheat codes, and buy, sell, or trade games for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles, plus PC. Access reviews, videos, ratings, and comparisons all in one place.

Highlights
  • Track new game items
  • Find cheat codes
  • Buy, sell, and exchange games
  • Access reviews and ratings
  • View screenshots and comparisons
  • Supports multiple gaming platforms
Features
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NEED A GAME is a unique application for fans of PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC games. Track new items, find the right key combinations and cheat codes, buy, sell, and exchange games and discs with Need a game! And even better - all the information in one place: ads, reviews, videos, ratings, screenshots, comparisons, cheat codes, and much more! NEED A GAME contains the most necessary information for game lovers! *** Platforms *** - PlayStation 5 - PlayStation 4 - PlayStation 3 - Xbox 360 - Xbox One - Xbox Series X / S - Nintendo Switch ------- User data policy: https://needagame.net/user-data-policy/ Terms of Service: https://needagame.net/term-of-use/

About

MyBacklog

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
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MyBacklog is built to be your ultimate gaming hub! Whether you're a dedicated gamer or a casual player, MyBacklog has everything you need to manage, track, and discover games across all platforms. **Easy Data Import and Syncing:** Quickly get started by importing your game data from PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. Keep your game collection up to date automatically with optional continuous syncing. **Organize and Track Your Collection:** Effortlessly organize your games with extensive tracking options built into your core lists: Wishlist, Backlog, Playing, Played, Completed, Replaying, Replayed (complete with playthrough tracking), Endless, Shelved, and Abandoned. Customize your lists with extensive sorting options, including both manual sorting and sorting by how long to beat. **Create Custom Lists:** Create your own lists to suit your needs. Whether you wish to rank your favorite games of a particular series or track your favorite games of a certain genre, you can do it all! **Personalized Recommendations:** Discover new games tailored to your exact tastes with our advanced recommendation algorithm, customizable to your platform and age-rating requirements. Our algorithms consider every aspect of every game so we can guarantee your recommendations will lead you to finding a lifelong favorite. **In-Depth Game Information:** Explore detailed information on every game, including how long it will take you to beat them; everything you could ever wish to know can be found in our extensive data. **Connect with Other Gamers:** Find and connect with users who share your interests. Write reviews, read others' opinions, and engage in discussions with our intuitive commenting system. **Stay Updated with Friends:** Keep an eye on your friends' gaming activities with the activity feed. Share your gaming experiences and see what games your friends are playing. **Intuitive and User-Friendly Interface:** Enjoy a smooth and modern interface designed for speed and ease of use. Utilize swipe and hold gestures for quick actions, ensuring each action is within reach of one or two taps! **Add Notes to Games:** Add private notes to games to jot down your progress, thoughts, or in-game to-do lists. The possibilities are endless! **Build Screenshot Galleries:** Are you a proud virtual photographer? Upload a limitless number of screenshots and build private or public galleries for your games, ensuring everything stays in one place. **Exclusive Game Giveaways:** Join exclusive game giveaways and win items from your wishlist! **+SO MUCH MORE!** As a sole developer, I built MyBacklog to make your gaming life easier and more enjoyable. I can't wait to see you join our community and take control of your gaming journey! MyBacklog offers an optional premium subscription that helps support the development of the app as well as take your gaming life to the next level. If you choose to subscribe, please refer to Apple's standard terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

Screenshots

Need a game4 screens
MyBacklog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Need a game at 100% against MyBacklog's 40%. Need a game also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Need a game sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Need a game holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Need a game has 66 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Need a game's written reviews are positive against 40% of MyBacklog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Need a game ships an update every 9 days, MyBacklog every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Need a game versus MyBacklog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeed a gameMyBacklog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (66 ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings66 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB5 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKirill PuchkovJoshua Whitehouse

Customer experience

Need a game

All ratings66 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MyBacklog

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Need a game

Subscriptions2
  • Чит-коды (месяц)$1.491 Month
  • Размещение объявлений (месяц)$1.491 Month
3 purchases

MyBacklog

Subscriptions3
  • MyBacklog Premium (Weekly)$1.997 Days
  • MyBacklog Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • MyBacklog Premium (Annual)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Need a game free?
Need a game 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, Need a game or MyBacklog?
Need a game is rated higher. Need a game averages 4.5 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while MyBacklog averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Need a game or MyBacklog have ads?
Neither Need a game nor MyBacklog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Need a game or MyBacklog?
Need a game ships an update every 9 days, and MyBacklog every 5 months. Most recently, Need a game was updated on October 4, 2026 and MyBacklog on September 11, 2026.

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