Backlog vs List or Pick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backlog
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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
List or Pick
Facilitates group decision-making by turning choices into quick, fun votes. Easily create lists for dining, movies, games, or any topic, share with friends, and let everyone vote to settle debates instantly.
- Create group voting lists
- Search for places, movies, and games
- Freeform list creation
- Share lists via link or followers
- Build user profile and save favorites
- Real-time voting notifications
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Can't decide where to eat? Which movie to watch? Where to go this weekend? Stop the endless group-chat debate. List or Pick turns any decision into a quick, fun vote and lets the group settle it in seconds. Here's how it works: 1. Make a list of 2–3 options 2. Share it with friends or family 3. Everyone votes, and the winner is revealed That's it. No more "I don't know, what do YOU want?" PICK FROM FOUR KINDS OF LISTS • Places - search restaurants, bars, parks, and spots on the map • Movies & TV - search films and shows to binge next • Video Games - search games to settle what to play next • Freeform - type in anything you want, from baby names to road-trip stops MORE THAN JUST VOTING • Follow friends and share within the app • Build a profile and save your favorite picks • Get notified the moment a list needs your vote • Share lists with a link or send them straight to followers WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT List or Pick takes the friction out of group decisions. Whether you're planning date night, settling a friendly argument, or choosing a team lunch spot, you'll get an answer everyone agreed on - fast. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://listorpick.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://listorpick.com/terms
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Verdict
Backlog and List or Pick are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Backlog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and List or Pick sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Backlog ships an update every 4 days, List or Pick every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backlog | List or Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | LOIC ANTOINE CLEMENT GRIFFON | List or Pick LLC |
In-app purchases
Backlog
- Premium Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
- Premium Annual1 Month trial$9.001 Year
- Premium Lifetime$17.00
List or Pick
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Annual$24.991 Year








