Comparison

Backlog vs Pocket Queue

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Pocket Queue

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Backlog4 screens
Pocket Queue4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Queue sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Backlog asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Backlog versus Pocket Queue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBacklogPocket Queue
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDifferent Productions, LLCJoachim Svendsrød

In-app purchases

None

Backlog

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pocket Queue

One-time3
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Medium tip$2.99
  • Large tip$4.99

Questions

Is Backlog free?
Backlog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Queue free?
Pocket Queue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backlog or Pocket Queue have ads?
Neither Backlog nor Pocket Queue shows ads.

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