# Game Tracker vs Backloggr

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backloggr at 96% against Game Tracker's 68%. Backloggr also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Game Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (122 vs 29). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Game Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Backloggr sells 3 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 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Game Tracker's written reviews are positive against 96% of Backloggr's.

Game Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Backloggr weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Tracker | Backloggr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-tracker-play-and-log/id6740135016/reviews) | **[5.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-video-game-backlog/id6761012462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | **95.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 181 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simone Montalto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491658868) | [Marco Ehinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887289051) |

## What reviewers say

### Game Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-tracker-play-and-log/id6740135016)

Organize your video game collection, track playtime, and manage your backlog. Search for titles, add them to your library, and let the app fill in details. Syncs across devices and offers custom organization options.

**Highlights:** Organize video game collection, Track playtime with timer, Manage game backlog, Sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Customizable game Spaces, Smart lists for filtering, Detailed game statistics

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Tracker Pro | $1.49 | per month |
| Game Tracker Pro | $10.99 | per year |
| Game Tracker Pro (Lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |


### Backloggr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-video-game-backlog/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 (3)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Tracker free?

Game Tracker 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, Game Tracker or Backloggr?

Backloggr is rated higher. Game Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Backloggr averages 5.0 from 29 ratings.

### Do Game Tracker or Backloggr have ads?

Neither Game Tracker nor Backloggr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Game Tracker or Backloggr?

Game Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Backloggr weekly. Most recently, Game Tracker was updated on October 30, 2026 and Backloggr on October 31, 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.*