# Video Game Tracker vs Backloggr

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Video Game Tracker at none against Backloggr's 3. Video Game Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). Backloggr's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 5) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backloggr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Video Game Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Video Game Tracker against 5.0 for Backloggr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backloggr has 28 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Video Game Tracker's written reviews are positive against 96% of Backloggr's.

Video Game Tracker ships an update every 2 days, Backloggr weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Game Tracker | Backloggr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-tracker-nook/id6746275868/reviews) | [5.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-game-tracker/id6761012462/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 95.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 168 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mario Luis Gutierrez Abed](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768843235) | [Marco Ehinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887289051) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Game Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-game-tracker-nook/id6746275868)

Organize your entire game library, track playtime, and discover new titles. Visualize your gaming history with detailed statistics and personalize your experience. Never forget a game or a moment again.

**Highlights:** Organize game library, Track playthroughs and sessions, Discover new and trending games, Detailed gaming statistics, Customizable interface, Release reminders, iCloud sync

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backloggr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-game-tracker/id6761012462)

This app helps gamers organize and conquer their game libraries. Track playtime, achievements, and discover new releases. It provides insights into your gaming habits and helps you finally play the games you own.

**Highlights:** Import games from major platforms, Scan physical game barcodes, Track playtime and progress, Monitor trophies and achievements, Analyze gaming year in numbers, Rate and review games, Discover upcoming releases

**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 Video Game Tracker free?

Video Game Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Backloggr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Game Tracker or Backloggr?

Video Game Tracker and Backloggr are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 28 ratings respectively.

### Do Video Game Tracker or Backloggr have ads?

Neither Video Game Tracker nor Backloggr shows ads.

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

Video Game Tracker ships an update every 2 days, and Backloggr weekly. Most recently, Video Game Tracker was updated on October 30, 2026 and Backloggr on November 9, 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.*