Comparison

Backlog vs Perthro

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

Perthro

Log your gaming sessions, rate and review titles, and manage your backlog. Connect your gaming accounts to unify your play history across platforms. Discover new games and connect with other players in a polished, dark interface.

Highlights
  • Log gaming sessions and rate titles
  • Write reviews with spoiler protection
  • Manage backlog and wishlist
  • Connect platform accounts (Steam, Xbox, PlayStation)
  • Follow friends and view activity feed
  • Discover new games and community reviews
  • Customize profile with avatars and colors
Features
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Track every game you play, rate it, review it and share it with friends. Perthro is the video game tracker and diary for your whole library, built for iPhone, iPad and now iPhone Duo. Logging, rating, reviews, lists and Steam, Xbox and PlayStation sync are free, no subscription needed. LOG EVERY GAME Log what you play in seconds: status, platform, hours, start and finish dates. Rate with half stars, write reviews with spoiler protection, and build a diary of everything you've ever played. PLAY SESSIONS, LIVE Start a session and Perthro times it live on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, then offers to log it when you're done. YOUR BACKLOG, ORGANIZED Playing, Backlog, Interested, Completed, Mastered, Shelved or Abandoned: every game has a place. Filter and sort your library, build custom lists, and tap Pick for me when you can't decide what to play next. BRING YOUR LIBRARY WITH YOU Connect Steam, Xbox and PlayStation to bring in your games, playtime, achievements and trophies, or import a CSV from another tracker in a few taps. NEVER MISS A RELEASE Browse upcoming games in a release calendar you can filter by platform. Mark the games you're Interested in and get alerts for launch days, price drops and historic lows. A FEED MADE FOR PLAYERS Follow friends, read their reviews and diary entries, like and comment. Find new picks For You and see what the Community is playing right now. YOUR GAMING YEAR Set an Annual Challenge, keep your streak alive, earn XP and level up. Your profile shows your favorites, achievements and a Year tab full of stats. SHARE CARDS & WIDGETS Turn any review into a share card worth posting. With Perthro Pro, put your library, your streak and the next big release on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. BUILT FOR EVERY SCREEN A full redesign, two-column layouts on iPad in any orientation, and a tab bar that moves into iPhone Duo's side strip. Light, dark or system theme. Available in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Japanese. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Profiles start private, and you can turn off usage analytics or the personalized feed anytime. PERTHRO PRO No ads, advanced backlog filters, the Pro stats pack, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, and a custom profile color. PERTHRO HERO Everything in Pro, plus custom app icons, an animated profile picture, a custom profile font, a Hero supporter badge and early access to new features. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Perthro Pro and Perthro Hero are auto-renewing subscriptions, billed yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://perthro.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://perthro.io/privacy

Screenshots

Backlog4 screens
Perthro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Backlog at none against Perthro's shown. Backlog also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Perthro's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Backlog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Perthro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backlog ships an update every 4 days, Perthro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Backlog versus Perthro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBacklogPerthro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLOIC ANTOINE CLEMENT GRIFFONRune Art ltd.

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
2 purchases

Perthro

Subscriptions2
  • Perthro Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
  • Perthro Hero - Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Backlog free?
Backlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Perthro free?
Perthro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backlog or Perthro have ads?
Perthro shows ads; Backlog does not.
Which is updated more often, Backlog or Perthro?
Backlog ships an update every 4 days, and Perthro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Backlog was updated on October 20, 2026 and Perthro on October 24, 2026.

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