# Video Game Tracker vs MyBacklog

The clearest difference is update cadence: Video Game Tracker at monthly against MyBacklog's every 5 months. Video Game Tracker also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (72 vs 7). MyBacklog's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Game Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

Video Game Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Game Tracker has 72 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Video Game Tracker's written reviews are positive against 40% of MyBacklog's.

Video Game Tracker ships an update monthly, MyBacklog every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Game Tracker | MyBacklog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-tracker-gamelog/id1608997583/reviews)** | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybacklog/id6505011144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MasterMind Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/674597403) | [Joshua Whitehouse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754677435) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Game Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-tracker-gamelog/id1608997583)

Organize your game library, track progress, and discover new titles. Share your gaming achievements on social media and stay updated on upcoming releases. Seamlessly sync your collection across devices.

**Highlights:** Organize game library with custom lists, Track playthroughs and progress, Discover new games and releases, Release date countdowns, Share gaming achievements on social media, Home screen widgets, Cross-device syncing via iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GameLog Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Secret Discount | $14.99 | per year |
| GameLog Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| GameLog Pro | $49.99 | 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

**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 Video Game Tracker free?

Video Game Tracker 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, Video Game Tracker or MyBacklog?

Video Game Tracker is rated higher. Video Game Tracker averages 4.1 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while MyBacklog averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Video Game Tracker or MyBacklog have ads?

Neither Video Game Tracker nor MyBacklog shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Game Tracker or MyBacklog?

Video Game Tracker ships an update monthly, and MyBacklog every 5 months. Most recently, Video Game Tracker was updated on September 26, 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.*