# MP Checklist vs Backloggr

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backloggr at 88% against MP Checklist's 0%. Backloggr also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and ads (none vs shown). MP Checklist's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MP Checklist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Backloggr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backloggr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MP Checklist's written reviews are positive against 88% of Backloggr's.

MP Checklist ships an update every 7 months, Backloggr weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MP Checklist | Backloggr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp-checklist/id1672864012/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-video-game-tracker/id6761012462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 38 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Grant Hutchison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524029194) | [Marco Ehinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887289051) |

## What reviewers say

### MP Checklist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mp-checklist/id1672864012)

Track all collectable items in Metroid Prime with this comprehensive checklist. View items by game region or category and monitor your progress to find missed collectibles.

**Highlights:** Trackable collectable item list, Filter by game region, Filter by item category, Progress display, Identify missed collectibles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Say Thanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee & a High Five | $2.99 | one-time |


### Backloggr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-video-game-tracker/id6761012462)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backloggr Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Backloggr Pro Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Backloggr Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Backloggr Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MP Checklist free?

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

### Is Backloggr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MP Checklist or Backloggr?

Backloggr is rated higher. MP Checklist averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Backloggr averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do MP Checklist or Backloggr have ads?

MP Checklist shows ads; Backloggr does not.

### Which is updated more often, MP Checklist or Backloggr?

MP Checklist ships an update every 7 months, and Backloggr weekly. Most recently, MP Checklist was updated on October 4, 2026 and Backloggr on October 15, 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.*