# Spawnr vs Backloggr

The clearest difference is rating: Backloggr at 5.0 against Spawnr's 4.2. Backloggr also leads on review sentiment (96% vs 67%) and ratings volume (28 vs 6). Spawnr's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spawnr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Spawnr's written reviews are positive against 96% of Backloggr's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spawnr | Backloggr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spawnr-game-tracker-and-diary/id6749386478/reviews) | **[5.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-game-tracker/id6761012462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **95.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dereck Cepeda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830286836) | [Marco Ehinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887289051) |

## What reviewers say

### Spawnr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spawnr-game-tracker-and-diary/id6749386478)

Easily track your gaming progress, manage your backlog, and write reviews. Discover new games through friends' lists and recommendations. Organize your entire gaming history across all platforms in one app.

**Highlights:** Track games played, completed, or paused, Write game reviews and star ratings, Build custom game lists, Follow friends and see their activity, Manage wishlist and upcoming games, Cross-platform game tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Up | $2.99 | per month |
| Spawnr Pro Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Buy the programmer a pizza | $3.99 | one-time |


### 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 Spawnr free?

Spawnr 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, Spawnr or Backloggr?

Backloggr is rated higher. Spawnr averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Backloggr averages 5.0 from 28 ratings.

### Do Spawnr or Backloggr have ads?

Neither Spawnr nor Backloggr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spawnr or Backloggr?

Spawnr ships an update weekly, and Backloggr weekly. Most recently, Spawnr was updated on November 8, 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.*