GamingBuddy vs MyBacklog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GamingBuddy
This app helps gamers stay organized by tracking their backlog and wishlist, and keeping them updated on new releases and gaming events. It offers widgets for countdowns and upcoming games, and integrates with a game database for discovery and reviews.
- Track backlog and wishlist
- Monitor new game releases
- Follow gaming events
- Add countdown widgets
- Discover new games
- Search IGDB database
- Read critic reviews
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• No ads • No account • Gamer's companion & calendar With GamingBuddy you can: - Keep up with new releases - See OpenCritic scores & read reviews - Track your games (backlog, wishlist, ...) - Follow gaming events (Gamescom, awards etc) - Add countdown widgets to your Home Screen - Discover new games to play - Search the entire IGDB database - Share game details with friends (using universal links) - Follow news, trailers and reviews - And much more! # GamingBuddy Unlimited GamingBuddy contains paid "Unlimited" version for more advanced features, data and widgets. The core experience is completely free and you can use the app without paying. # OpenCritic integration Find out how a new game fared with the critics and read reviews (Unlimited required). Also featuring Reviews tab to keep up with recent reviews from big websites # Available widgets: - Release countdown: Countdown to a single game release - Calendar: Games coming out this month (that you favorited) - Up Next: Showing your upcoming favorite games - Featured Up Next: Shows games from the "Featured" list (Unlimited required) - Featured Calendar: Shows games from the "Featured" list (Unlimited required) ---- Privacy Policy: https://impresskit.net/p/82640266-1a55-4ce6-a0ce-18b337db961f Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
MyBacklog
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.
- 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
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MyBacklog is built to be your ultimate gaming hub! Whether you're a dedicated gamer or a casual player, MyBacklog has everything you need to manage, track, and discover games across all platforms. **Easy Data Import and Syncing:** Quickly get started by importing your game data from PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam. Keep your game collection up to date automatically with optional continuous syncing. **Organize and Track Your Collection:** Effortlessly organize your games with extensive tracking options built into your core lists: Wishlist, Backlog, Playing, Played, Completed, Replaying, Replayed (complete with playthrough tracking), Endless, Shelved, and Abandoned. Customize your lists with extensive sorting options, including both manual sorting and sorting by how long to beat. **Create Custom Lists:** Create your own lists to suit your needs. Whether you wish to rank your favorite games of a particular series or track your favorite games of a certain genre, you can do it all! **Personalized Recommendations:** Discover new games tailored to your exact tastes with our advanced recommendation algorithm, customizable to your platform and age-rating requirements. Our algorithms consider every aspect of every game so we can guarantee your recommendations will lead you to finding a lifelong favorite. **In-Depth Game Information:** Explore detailed information on every game, including how long it will take you to beat them; everything you could ever wish to know can be found in our extensive data. **Connect with Other Gamers:** Find and connect with users who share your interests. Write reviews, read others' opinions, and engage in discussions with our intuitive commenting system. **Stay Updated with Friends:** Keep an eye on your friends' gaming activities with the activity feed. Share your gaming experiences and see what games your friends are playing. **Intuitive and User-Friendly Interface:** Enjoy a smooth and modern interface designed for speed and ease of use. Utilize swipe and hold gestures for quick actions, ensuring each action is within reach of one or two taps! **Add Notes to Games:** Add private notes to games to jot down your progress, thoughts, or in-game to-do lists. The possibilities are endless! **Build Screenshot Galleries:** Are you a proud virtual photographer? Upload a limitless number of screenshots and build private or public galleries for your games, ensuring everything stays in one place. **Exclusive Game Giveaways:** Join exclusive game giveaways and win items from your wishlist! **+SO MUCH MORE!** As a sole developer, I built MyBacklog to make your gaming life easier and more enjoyable. I can't wait to see you join our community and take control of your gaming journey! MyBacklog offers an optional premium subscription that helps support the development of the app as well as take your gaming life to the next level. If you choose to subscribe, please refer to Apple's standard terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GamingBuddy at 83% against MyBacklog's 40%. GamingBuddy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). MyBacklog's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. GamingBuddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 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.
GamingBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GamingBuddy has 198 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of GamingBuddy's written reviews are positive against 40% of MyBacklog's.
GamingBuddy ships an update every 2 weeks, MyBacklog every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GamingBuddy | MyBacklog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (198 ratings) — better | 3.9 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.6% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 198 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Filip Nemecek | Joshua Whitehouse |
Customer experience
GamingBuddy
MyBacklog
In-app purchases
GamingBuddy
- Unlimited Monthly7 Days trial$1.491 Month
- Unlimited7 Days trial$13.991 Year
- One-time unlock$29.99
MyBacklog
- MyBacklog Premium (Weekly)$1.997 Days
- MyBacklog Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- MyBacklog Premium (Annual)$29.991 Year









