# Gamery vs Backlogged

Gamery and Backlogged both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Gamery's written reviews are positive against 33% of Backlogged's. Gamery also leads on ads (none vs shown). Backlogged's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gamery sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Backlogged sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Gamery against 4.4 for Backlogged. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 206 and 77 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Gamery's written reviews are positive against 33% of Backlogged's.

Gamery ships an update fortnightly, Backlogged every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gamery | Backlogged |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamery-organize-your-library/id1607763458/reviews)** | [4.4 (77 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlogged-game-tracker/id6790302388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 77 |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nico Reese](https://appshunter.io/developer/379269896) | [Rohith Krishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864664069) |

## What reviewers say

### Gamery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamery-organize-your-library/id1607763458)

Organize your entire video game collection, track progress, and manage your backlog. Automatically import games from various platforms, scan physical titles, and discover insights into your gaming habits. Get smart suggestions and stay updated on releases and events.

**Highlights:** Track entire game collection, Automatic game import from platforms, Barcode scanning for physical games, Progress tracking and custom notes, Backlog management and statistics, Personalized yearly gaming replays, Smart game suggestions and event reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gamery+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Gamery+ Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gamery+ Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly UI
- 🚀 Excellent import and syncing process
- ✨ Beautiful and clean design
- 💡 Great features like randomized game picker
- ✅ Well-optimized and rarely crashes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent sync fails
- 🐛 App keeps crashing
- 🐛 Many games can't be found
- 🐛 Xbox achievements don't work
- 🐛 Lost everything with update

**Reported bugs**

- Sync fails repeatedly
- App keeps crashing
- Many games cannot be found
- Xbox achievements not working
- Lost all data after an update

**Requested features**

- Add icons for classic games
- Mark physical ownership state (CIB, Loose)
- Number of copies owned
- Mark physical or digital ownership
- Logo recognition option to add carts faster


### Backlogged

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlogged-game-tracker/id6790302388)

Discover, collect, and analyze your games with detailed interactive maps for over 250 titles. Track your progress, manage your backlog, and connect gaming accounts to build a unified library. Engage with a community of players, share reviews, and join discussions.

**Highlights:** Interactive game maps with location categories, Progress tracking and syncing, Game backlog management, Custom lists and favorites, Connect gaming accounts (Steam, PlayStation, Xbox), Community reviews and discussions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GamerList Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| GamerList Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gamery free?

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

### Is Backlogged free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gamery or Backlogged?

Gamery is rated higher. Gamery averages 4.6 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while Backlogged averages 4.4 from 77 ratings.

### Do Gamery or Backlogged have ads?

Backlogged shows ads; Gamery does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gamery or Backlogged?

Gamery ships an update fortnightly, and Backlogged every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gamery was updated on November 7, 2026 and Backlogged on November 10, 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.*