Comparison

Game ID vs Backloggr

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

Head to head
About

Game ID

Discover games across multiple subscription services like Game Pass and PlayStation Plus. Track upcoming releases, manage your gaming library, and share custom lists with friends. Get personalized recommendations and stay updated on gaming news.

Highlights
  • Discover games on subscription services
  • Track upcoming game releases
  • Manage your gaming library
  • Create and share custom game lists
  • Personalized game recommendations
  • Stay updated on gaming news
Features
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WHAT TO PLAY, WHERE TO PLAY IT Game ID helps you find out what's available on various subscription services. - Game Pass - PlayStation Plus Extra - Nintendo Switch Online - Netflix - Apple Arcade Now you can jump between gaming services, save money, and have access to an endless list of great video games. KNOW WHAT'S COMING OUT Wishlist games and keep track of when they come out. Filter and see upcoming video games. Add widgets to your home screen. YOUR GAMING LIBRARY Rate games, create lists, and keep track of what games you've been playing, quit, or are in your backlog. SHARE YOUR TOP 10s Create custom lists and share them with your friends as easy-to-share images. Put a stop to the endless discussions of which Zelda game is the best. RECOMMENDATIONS Personalised recommendations based on your ratings and play history. AND MORE... - Read stories from your favourite sites and stay up to date on the latest news - Find hidden gems you might've missed across gaming services - See interesting stats about your gaming habits Built with your privacy in mind. All your data is stored anonymously and safely and syncs across all your devices. No signup required. We always welcome your feedback or questions at: hi@gameid.co

About

Backloggr

Track your entire game library, trophies, and backlog in one app. Import collections from PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam automatically. Rate, review, and organize your gaming history with detailed stats and custom lists.

Highlights
  • Track game status (Playing, Completed, Backlogged)
  • Import game collections from PlayStation, Xbox, Steam
  • Record start/finish dates and personal notes
  • Rate and review games
  • Browse screenshots and trailers
  • View completion rates and playtime stats
  • Create custom lists and watchlists
Features
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Your pile of shame ends here. Backloggr is the game tracker for people who own more games than they'll ever play. Bring in your games, see exactly where you stand, and actually beat your backlog – not just track it. ALL YOUR GAMES. ONE PLACE. • Import from PlayStation, Xbox, Steam and Nintendo eShop – 20 games per platform free, your entire library with Pro • Scan the barcode of physical copies • Search 350,000+ games with covers, scores and details • Backlog, Playing, Completed, Mastered, Dropped – one tap per game KNOW WHEN YOU'LL BE DONE • Backlog Calculator: how long your backlog really is, and when you'll clear it • Backlog Aging shows which games have been waiting far too long • Backlog Score, yearly goals and daily streaks keep you going TRACK PLAYTIME, LIVE • Start a session with one tap • Timer on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Home Screen widgets for your backlog, next game and yearly goal EVERY TROPHY. EVERY PLATFORM. • PlayStation trophies, Xbox achievements and Steam achievements side by side • Rarest unlocks, platinums, perfect games and completion rates • Badges to earn along the way YOUR GAMING YEAR IN NUMBERS • Stats for your collection, playtime and completions • Filter by this year, the last 12 months or all time • Your personal year in games, Wrapped-style RATE, REVIEW, REMEMBER • Scores from you, the community and critics at a glance • Quick verdicts from “Must Play” to “Skip” • Start dates, completion dates and full reviews for every game PLAY TOGETHER • Follow friends and see what they're playing • Trending games, community rankings and public lists • Share reviews, comment and send messages NEVER MISS A RELEASE • Discover upcoming games and the latest gaming news • Build your wishlist and get notified on release day BACKLOGGR PRO Get the full picture with Pro: import your entire library from every platform, automatic sync, trophies & achievements, deep analytics, your complete Wrapped, unlimited wishlist and lists, and the Pro share card. Try Pro free for 7 days. Cancel anytime. Built natively for iPhone and iPad. Your data, your games – export anytime as CSV or JSON. Download Backloggr and finally play what you own. ===== Backloggr is not affiliated with Sony, Microsoft, Valve or Nintendo ===== ---------- Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://backloggr.app/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Game ID4 screens
Backloggr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Game ID at none against Backloggr's 4. Backloggr's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Backloggr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Game ID asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Game ID against 5.0 for Backloggr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Game ID ships an update every 3 months, Backloggr weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Game ID versus Backloggr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame IDBackloggr
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB30 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDarren O'NeillMarco Ehinger

Customer experience

Game ID

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Backloggr

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Game ID

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Backloggr

Subscriptions3
  • Backloggr Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Backloggr Pro Annual3 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • Backloggr Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Backloggr Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Game ID free?
Game ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Backloggr free?
Backloggr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Game ID or Backloggr?
Game ID and Backloggr are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Game ID or Backloggr have ads?
Neither Game ID nor Backloggr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Game ID or Backloggr?
Game ID ships an update every 3 months, and Backloggr weekly. Most recently, Game ID was updated on October 3, 2026 and Backloggr on October 15, 2026.

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