# Game Tracker vs Backlogged

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Game Tracker at 68% against Backlogged's 33%. Game Tracker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Backlogged's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Game Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Backlogged sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Game Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122 and 55 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Game Tracker's written reviews are positive against 33% of Backlogged's.

Game Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Backlogged every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Game Tracker | Backlogged |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/game-tracker-play-and-log/id6740135016/reviews)** | [4.3 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlogged-game-tracker/id6790302388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **122** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 181 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Simone Montalto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491658868) | [Rohith Krishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864664069) |

## 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 |


### Backlogged

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlogged-game-tracker/id6790302388)

Discover, collect, and analyze your games with detailed interactive maps for over 250 titles. Track your progress, manage your backlog, and connect gaming accounts to build a unified library. Engage with a community of players, share reviews, and join discussions.

**Highlights:** Interactive game maps with location categories, Progress tracking and syncing, Game backlog management, Custom lists and favorites, Connect gaming accounts (Steam, PlayStation, Xbox), Community reviews and discussions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GamerList Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| GamerList Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Game Tracker free?

Game Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backlogged free?

Backlogged is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Game Tracker or Backlogged?

Game Tracker is rated higher. Game Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Backlogged averages 4.3 from 55 ratings.

### Do Game Tracker or Backlogged have ads?

Backlogged shows ads; Game Tracker does not.

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

Game Tracker ships an update fortnightly, and Backlogged every 2 weeks. Most recently, Game Tracker was updated on October 25, 2026 and Backlogged on October 25, 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.*