Comparison

Backlog vs Checkpoint Game Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Backlog

Features
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Backlog tracks the video games you're waiting for and the ones you already own: release dates, reminders, details and stats, all in one place. NEVER MISS A RELEASE Home brings together the games coming out today, the ones arriving soon with their countdown, and the recent releases on your list. It also brings you the latest video game trends and the articles that mention your games. A reminder lets you know on release day, the day before or a week ahead, at the time you choose. EVERY GAME IN DETAIL Release dates by platform, genres, series and studios, screenshots and trailers. Steam player reviews can be read right in the app. YOUR COLLECTION, ORGANIZED Search the IGDB database and add a game in one tap. Give each game a status — To play, Playing, Completed or Abandoned — and keep your rating, time played and start and finish dates in "My progress". Filter, sort, and find your games by your own rating. Stats show your upcoming releases, your genres, your platforms and your ratings; tap any bar to see the games behind it. EVENTS Upcoming and ongoing video game showcases and presentations. Get notified when a new event is announced and before it starts. ICLOUD SYNC Your data stays in your iCloud account and syncs across your devices. No account to create. Full CSV import and export, history included. BACKLOG PREMIUM The free plan tracks up to 50 games. Premium adds: • the best price for every game, store by store, with current deals, and whether it's in Game Pass or PS Plus • Metacritic scores and critic reviews • HowLongToBeat playtimes, for solo, co-op and versus • Home Screen widgets • an unlimited library • release-delay, new-platform and Metacritic score alerts • customization of Home, the Backlog, Stats and the game page, with a default sort for each status Premium is offered as a monthly or annual subscription, each with a one-month free trial for new subscribers, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Family Sharing included. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage it in your App Store account settings. No ads, no tracking. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apps.flavo.fr/backlog/#privacy

About

Checkpoint Game Tracker

Features
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Checkpoint is your personal gaming journey tracker. Build your library, track story and completion progress, and turn every game into an adventure worth finishing. FEATURES • Track your games across multiple platforms • Follow story, side, completionist, and custom missions • See your current adventure and recommended next checkpoint • Complete games and chase Perfect Adventures • Unlock achievements and build your gaming profile • Compare progress and compete with friends • Discover your Player DNA and gaming milestones • Create shareable cards for achievements, completed stories, yearly recaps, and more Whether you're working through a backlog, chasing 100%, or racing a friend to the finish, Checkpoint helps you see exactly where your gaming journey stands. Your games. Your progress. Your Checkpoints.

Screenshots

Backlog4 screens
Checkpoint Game Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checkpoint Game Tracker at none against Backlog's 3. Checkpoint Game Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Backlog's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Backlog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Checkpoint Game Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backlog ships an update every 4 days, Checkpoint Game Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Backlog versus Checkpoint Game Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBacklogCheckpoint Game Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLOIC ANTOINE CLEMENT GRIFFONHal Burton

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Backlog

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Premium Annual1 Month trial$9.001 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$17.00
None

Checkpoint Game Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backlog free?
Backlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Checkpoint Game Tracker free?
Checkpoint Game Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backlog or Checkpoint Game Tracker have ads?
Neither Backlog nor Checkpoint Game Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backlog or Checkpoint Game Tracker?
Backlog ships an update every 4 days, and Checkpoint Game Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Backlog was updated on October 20, 2026 and Checkpoint Game Tracker on October 28, 2026.

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