Comparison

DeckFilter vs MyBacklog

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

Head to head
About

DeckFilter

This app helps Steam Deck users discover and organize their game library and wishlist. Filter games by playtime, compatibility, and tags to find your next gaming session. Access detailed game insights and optimized settings for a better experience.

Highlights
  • Sync Steam library and wishlist
  • Filter by playtime, ProtonDB, Deck Verified
  • View game insights and completion time
  • Manage wishlists with discounts and reviews
  • Bookmark favorite games
  • Access optimized game settings
  • Precision tag filtering
Features
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DeckFilter helps Steam Deck players choose what to play next from the Steam games they already own. Sync your Steam library and wishlist, then turn a crowded backlog into a short list for tonight. Filter by Deck Verified status, SteamOS compatibility, ProtonDB tier, controller support, Steam reviews, tags, time-to-beat estimates, playtime, supported languages, achievement progress, prices, discounts, and skipped or unavailable items. Use DeckFilter to: - Find games that match your time, mood, language, and input preferences - Compare Deck readiness, ProtonDB, Steam reviews, playtime, and community signals before launching - Sort wishlist games by price, discount, release date, reviews, playtime, and Deck readiness - Open SteamDeckHQ, ShareDeck, and DeckVerifiedGames reports from game details - Save games with bookmarks and bookmark lists so your next picks are easy to revisit - Browse Discover, featured creator playlists, recently played games, and Steam Store search results - Keep skipped, unavailable, delisted, and country-restricted Steam items easier to manage DeckFilter is built for large Steam libraries, long wishlists, and players who already check several sites before choosing a game. It brings the decision signals together so you spend less time comparing tabs and more time playing. DeckFilter is an independent companion for Steam Deck players and is not affiliated with Valve or Steam.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/.

Screenshots

DeckFilter4 screens
MyBacklog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DeckFilter at 85% against MyBacklog's 40%. DeckFilter also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). MyBacklog's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

MyBacklog is free to download; DeckFilter costs $4.99 up front. MyBacklog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. DeckFilter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DeckFilter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeckFilter has 87 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of DeckFilter's written reviews are positive against 40% of MyBacklog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeckFilter ships an update fortnightly, MyBacklog every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
DeckFilter versus MyBacklog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeckFilterMyBacklog
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (87 ratings) — better3.9 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings87 — better7
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#53 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB5 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWEBGEHEUER OUJoshua Whitehouse

Customer experience

DeckFilter

All ratings87 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative7.4%

MyBacklog

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

DeckFilter

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Some games from library do not show up
  • Hidden games do not show up
  • Wishlist does not update
  • Pull to refresh does not work
  • Does not remember new sort settings
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  • Takes a long time to get sorted, API key issues, security flagging
  • App gets stuck at API screen needing confirmation from Steam mobile app
  • Does not sync, loads indefinitely
  • ProtonDB ratings will not show up on games
  • Syncing issues, screen doesn't update until app force close and reopen
  • New purchased games not showing up after sync until app restart
  • Updates not reflecting until app restart
  • Won't sync, even after changing settings to public

Requested features

14 requests
  • Mark games as completed
  • Add control config/community layout info
  • More filter options (e.g., Linux/Windows/Apple support)
  • Search Steam store within the app
  • Filter by games with achievements
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  • Filter by Steam categories/collections/favorites
  • Ability to hide games
  • Custom lists
  • Swipe gestures for game cards
  • Sort by recently added
  • Sort by user rating/Metacritic integration
  • Incorporate Steam guides
  • Expand to other platforms (GOG, Epic)
  • iPad full screen support

MyBacklog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DeckFilter

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

MyBacklog

Subscriptions3
  • MyBacklog Premium (Weekly)$1.997 Days
  • MyBacklog Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • MyBacklog Premium (Annual)$29.991 Year

Questions

Is DeckFilter free?
DeckFilter costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyBacklog free?
MyBacklog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DeckFilter or MyBacklog?
DeckFilter is rated higher. DeckFilter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while MyBacklog averages 3.9 from 7 ratings.
Do DeckFilter or MyBacklog have ads?
Neither DeckFilter nor MyBacklog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeckFilter or MyBacklog?
DeckFilter ships an update fortnightly, and MyBacklog every 5 months. Most recently, DeckFilter was updated on September 24, 2026 and MyBacklog on September 11, 2026.

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