# Video Game Tracker vs Backlogged

The clearest difference is ads: Video Game Tracker at none against Backlogged's shown. Backlogged's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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 Backlogged sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backlogged holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 67 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Video Game Tracker's written reviews are positive against 33% of Backlogged's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Video Game Tracker ships an update monthly, Backlogged every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Game Tracker | Backlogged |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-tracker-gamelog/id1608997583/reviews) | **[4.4 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlogged-game-tracker/id6790302388/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MasterMind Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/674597403) | [Rohith Krishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864664069) |

## 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 |


### 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 Video Game Tracker free?

Video Game Tracker 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, Video Game Tracker or Backlogged?

Backlogged is rated higher. Video Game Tracker averages 4.1 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while Backlogged averages 4.4 from 67 ratings.

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

Backlogged shows ads; Video Game Tracker does not.

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

Video Game Tracker ships an update monthly, and Backlogged every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Game Tracker was updated on November 3, 2026 and Backlogged on October 31, 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.*