# Need a game vs MyBacklog

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Need a game | MyBacklog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/need-a-game/id1557548083/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybacklog/id6505011144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kirill Puchkov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480236164) | [Joshua Whitehouse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754677435) |

## What reviewers say

### Need a game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/need-a-game/id1557548083)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Чит-коды (месяц) | $1.49 | per month |
| Размещение объявлений (месяц) | $1.49 | per month |


### 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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyBacklog Premium (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| MyBacklog Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| MyBacklog Premium (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |


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