# Score Jar vs Backloggr

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Score Jar at none against Backloggr's 3. Score Jar also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Backloggr's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Score Jar against 5.0 for Backloggr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backloggr has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Score Jar ships an update every 6 months, Backloggr weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Score Jar | Backloggr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-jar/id6755317943/reviews) | [5.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-video-game-backlog/id6761012462/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | — | 95.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 61 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YONATAN DAWIT BERHANE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853107451) | [Marco Ehinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887289051) |

## What reviewers say

### Score Jar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-jar/id6755317943)

Easily create and manage leaderboards for any game with friends and family. Track wins, scores, and ranks with a simple, intuitive interface. Ensure fair play with player approval for all game results.

**Highlights:** Create custom leaderboards, Three game modes: Win/Loss, Score-Based, Rank-Based, Track player scores and rankings, Approve game results for fairness, Instant player invites via QR code or link, View game history and player progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backloggr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-video-game-backlog/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 (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 Score Jar free?

Score Jar 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, Score Jar or Backloggr?

Score Jar and Backloggr are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 29 ratings respectively.

### Do Score Jar or Backloggr have ads?

Neither Score Jar nor Backloggr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Score Jar or Backloggr?

Score Jar ships an update every 6 months, and Backloggr weekly. Most recently, Score Jar was updated on October 30, 2026 and Backloggr on October 31, 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.*