Comparison

DayOne vs Backloggr

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DayOne

Easily track upcoming game releases and manage your personal game library. Get timely alerts for new titles and organize your backlog by progress. Discover your next favorite game with detailed information and filtering options.

Highlights
  • Track upcoming game releases
  • Manage game backlog by status
  • Receive release date alerts
  • Filter games by platform and genre
  • View detailed game information
  • Optional cloud sync for backups
Features
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DayOne is the easiest way to track upcoming game releases and manage your backlog. Stay informed, stay organized, and always know what to play next. Track every game release: follow all upcoming titles across your favorite platforms and keep a clear view of launch dates. Get essential alerts: enable notifications to be reminded before a game releases or when a release date changes. Organize your backlog: sort your games into Not Started, In Progress, or Completed. Manage your library with clarity. Find your next game: filter by platform or genre, sort by popularity or release date, and quickly discover what to play next. Accurate and up-to-date information: access detailed game data including summaries, trailers, screenshots, ratings, average playtime, and more. Optional cloud sync: upgrade to DayOne Pro to enable cloud backups and unlock unlimited backlog and watchlist entries. DayOne supports 12 languages: English, Mandarin, Hindi, French, Spanish, Arabic, Bengali, Portuguese, Urdu, Indonesian, Russian, and Japanese.

About

Backloggr

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
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Your PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam trophies - one gorgeous backlog. Import your entire library and every trophy in seconds. No spreadsheets, no manual entry, nothing to forget. Backloggr is the native iOS alternative to Backloggd - built for gamers who care what they've played, what they're chasing, and what's still waiting. TRACK YOUR ENTIRE LIBRARY • Mark games Playing, Completed, Backlogged, Mastered, or Wishlisted • Log start and finish dates, and write notes on every title • See your real completion rate - not the one you tell yourself • 350,000+ games, every platform ever released IMPORT EVERYTHING IN SECONDS • Connect PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, and Nintendo Switch • Your library, trophies, and achievements import automatically • Your backlog is ready before your coffee's cold CHASE PLATINUM. HUNT TROPHIES. TRACK IT ALL. • Every PSN trophy and Steam achievement, synced and counted • Watch your completion percentage climb across every game you own • Built for the completionist who actually wants to see the number hit 100% RATE, REVIEW & REMEMBER • Give every game a verdict and write the review only you'll read back later • React to and discuss reviews from other gamers • Browse screenshots and trailers without leaving the app BUILD LISTS, DISCOVER THEIRS • Create custom lists for physical and digital collections, ranked or themed however you want • Publish lists publicly and collect upvotes from other gamers • Browse Discover for the best public lists the community is building right now YOUR GAMING, YOUR CIRCLE • Follow other gamers and see what they're playing, finishing, and rating • Comment on profiles and reviews, or DM another gamer directly • A community feed that's about games, not algorithms LEVEL UP YOUR BACKLOG • Earn real badges as you complete games, hit milestones, and stay active • Watch your XP and level climb the more you play and track • A backlog that rewards you for actually working through it YOUR STATS. YOUR STORY. • Completion rates, playtime, platforms conquered • Build watchlists for upcoming releases so nothing launches without you • Home screen widgets so your backlog is never out of sight Free to join, free to use - the core app is never locked behind a paywall. Upgrade to Backloggr Pro anytime for extra customization and advanced features. ---------- Privacy Policy: https://backloggr.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DayOne4 screens
Backloggr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DayOne at 5.0 against Backloggr's 4.8. DayOne also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DayOne sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DayOne holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DayOne ships an update every 10 days, Backloggr every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DayOne versus Backloggr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayOneBackloggr
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperColin GolbergMarco Ehinger

Customer experience

DayOne

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Backloggr

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DayOne

One-time1
  • DayOne Pro — one-time purchase$2.89
4 purchases

Backloggr

Subscriptions3
  • Backloggr Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Backloggr Pro Annual3 Days trial$8.991 Year
  • Backloggr Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Backloggr Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is DayOne free?
DayOne 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, DayOne or Backloggr?
DayOne is rated higher. DayOne averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Backloggr averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do DayOne or Backloggr have ads?
Neither DayOne nor Backloggr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DayOne or Backloggr?
DayOne ships an update every 10 days, and Backloggr every 6 days. Most recently, DayOne was updated on August 23, 2026 and Backloggr on September 11, 2026.

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