Comparison

Video Game Tracker vs Playfolio

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

Head to head
About

Video Game Tracker

Organize your entire gaming library, track progress, and analyze your play habits. Discover new games, build wishlists, and log every session with detailed insights. All your data is stored locally for complete privacy.

Highlights
  • Organize gaming library via IGDB database
  • Track current games and backlog
  • Log every gaming session with details
  • Build and manage game wishlists
  • Analyze gaming habits with charts
  • Customize interface with themes
  • Home screen widgets for progress
Features
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Video Game Tracker – VGT is the ultimate companion for organizing, tracking, and celebrating your gaming journey. Whether you're working through a growing backlog, discovering new titles, or documenting every session you play, VGT keeps everything in one beautifully designed space. Browse and add games instantly using the IGDB database, complete with rich artwork and platform details. Track what you're playing now, build the perfect wishlist for what’s next, and dive into a detailed history of every title you’ve conquered or set aside. VGT goes beyond a simple list, it helps you understand your gaming habits. With elegant charts and insights, see how many hours you’ve logged, follow your completion streaks, and explore which platforms you play most. Widgets keep your progress front and center, themes let you customize the look, and a carefully crafted logging system makes every session satisfying to record. Features: - Powerful Game Organization Search thousands of titles via the IGDB database with cover art, genres, platforms, and release info Maintain a clean Now Playing library with quick swipe actions and archive controls Tap once to move finished games or shift items between lists - Track Your Progress Log every session with percent complete, minutes played, and personal notes Record your journey as you go and watch your completion progress animate toward 100% Relive your play through history with timelines, session logs, and screenshots - Build Your Wishlist Save upcoming releases or games you’re planning to play next Instantly promote wishlist items into your Now Playing list - See Your Gaming Habits Explore an Insights dashboard Track total hours played, platform distribution, backlog trends, and more Stay motivated with completion streaks and progress stats - Customize Your Experience Choose from light, dark, or system theme Enjoy a clean, modern interface designed with care - Beautiful Home Screen Widgets Keep your current game front-and-center with cover art, percentage bars, and live progress updates Widgets refresh automatically as you log new sessions. Video Game Tracker - VGT Pro unlocks all features. Subscriptions automatically renew; cancel anytime in your account settings. Basic video game tracking is available free. Pro features require a monthly or yearly subscription. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED A paid subscription is required to access all the app’s features. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/vgtrackr/vgt-terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/vgtrackr/vgt-privacy

About

Playfolio

Features
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Playfolio is a game tracking and discovery platform for managing your personal library and exploring new titles. Sign in to access your library across devices and use the full feature set: Core Features – Track games using structured statuses (Played, Backlog, Wishlist, Dropped) – Rate games using a 5-star system – Write and manage reviews – View detailed information including metadata, ratings, and media – Browse trending, upcoming, and recently released titles Discovery & Exploration – View trending titles based on real-time activity – Explore upcoming releases and notable launches – Browse curated lists and themed collections Social & Activity – View a global activity feed – Follow users – Read and interact with reviews – Access user profiles with ratings, reviews, and library data Library Management – Maintain a centralized game library – Update statuses and ratings at any time – Organize backlog and wishlist for future play – Track progress and engagement over time Account – Sign in with Google and Discord – Sync your data across devices – Manage profile information and preferences Notes – Additional features and improvements are in active development – Feature availability may vary by platform

Screenshots

Video Game Tracker4 screens
Playfolio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Playfolio at none against Video Game Tracker's 2. Playfolio also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Video Game Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Playfolio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Video Game Tracker versus Playfolio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Game TrackerPlayfolio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB47 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAnas TaqiSamuel Haile

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Video Game Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
None

Playfolio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Video Game Tracker free?
Video Game Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Playfolio free?
Playfolio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Video Game Tracker or Playfolio have ads?
Neither Video Game Tracker nor Playfolio shows ads.

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