Backlog vs Pocket Queue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backlog
Organize your entire video game collection, track progress, and discover new releases. Stay updated with gaming news and see historical popularity charts for any game. Connect with friends and build your gamer profile.
- Organize games by status (Playing, Completed, Backlogged, Wishlist)
- Discover trending and new game releases
- Track game popularity history
- Read and write game reviews
- Follow friends and share your collection
- Detailed game pages with ratings, screenshots, and trailers
- Integrated gaming news from IGN
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Your backlog, conquered. Backlog is the game tracker built for gamers who mean business. Track every game you own, want, or are grinding through, all in one place. ORGANIZE EVERYTHING Sort your collection into four clear statuses: • Playing (you're in it right now) • Completed (victory lap) • Backlogged (we see you, pile of shame) • Wishlist (payday targets) Every game gets a color-coded glow so you can see your progress at a glance. Your library syncs across all your devices. DISCOVER WHAT'S NEXT Browse trending, most wanted, now playing, and hot on Steam charts, powered by IGDB with 100,000+ games. See what just released. See what's coming. Set a release date reminder and get notified the second it drops. The latest gaming news is built right into Discover, so you stay current without leaving the app. TIME TRAVEL THE CHARTS Scrub through popularity history day by day. See which games climbed, which dropped, and which came out of nowhere. No other tracker does this. RATE, REVIEW, CONNECT Rate games and write reviews, then read what the community really thinks. Follow friends to see what they're playing right now. Reply in threads, mention other players, and vouch for the people you game with. Build your gamer profile, pin your Top Friends, and share your collection. GAME DETAIL PAGES Every game gets a full breakdown: ratings, platforms, screenshots, trailers, multiplayer info, related games, age ratings, involved companies, and the latest news. It's the most complete game page on mobile. WHY BACKLOG? • Native iOS app. Fast, smooth, no web views. • Sign in with Apple. Privacy-first. • Cloud sync across all your devices. • Push notifications for release dates. • Choose who sees your profile, library, ratings, and activity. • Built by gamers, for gamers. Download Backlog and finally get your game library under control.
Pocket Queue
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Pocket Queue is a simple personal backlog app for movies, series, and games. Ever seen a title you want to remember — but don’t want to decide on right now? Pocket Queue lets you save it instantly and come back later. Purely Personal No accounts. No recommendations. No tracking. Just your own list, stored securely and locally on your device. What you can do: Instant Entry: Save movies, series, and games in seconds with Quick Add. Smart Organization: Categorize and mark items as Backlog, In Progress, or Completed. Fast Discovery: Find titles instantly with live search suggestions as you type. Random Pick: Can't decide? Use the shuffle feature to pick something to watch or play from your own queue. Rich Details: Add personal notes, ratings, sources, and direct web links. Customizable Dashboard: Keep your home screen clean with expandable and collapsible sections. Designed to stay simple Pocket Queue is intentionally minimal. There are no algorithms, social features, or notifications competing for your attention. Your backlog stays private and entirely under your control. Built for focus No login or registration required. No ads or subscriptions. No tracking or analytics. Support the app Pocket Queue is made by an independent solo developer who values simplicity and privacy. The app is free to use. If you enjoy it, you can support further development through a voluntary tip — no pressure. Catch the title now — decide later.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backlog at none against Pocket Queue's 3. Pocket Queue's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Pocket Queue sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Backlog asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Backlog | Pocket Queue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Different Productions, LLC | Joachim Svendsrød |
In-app purchases
Backlog
No in-app purchases
Pocket Queue
- Small tip$0.99
- Medium tip$2.99
- Large tip$4.99






