# Spawnr vs Backloggr

The clearest difference is rating: Backloggr at 5.0 against Spawnr's 4.2. Backloggr also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 67%). Spawnr's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 4 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 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Spawnr's written reviews are positive against 88% of Backloggr's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 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 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-video-game-tracker/id6761012462/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 30 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 |
| Buy the programmer a pizza | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy the programmer a pizza | $6.99 | one-time |


### Backloggr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-video-game-tracker/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 (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backloggr Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Backloggr Pro Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Backloggr Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | 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 4 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 October 18, 2026 and Backloggr on October 15, 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.*