Comparison

Backlog vs PlayLater

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

PlayLater

Features
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PlayLater is a simple backlog app for people who constantly discover games they want to play, but do not want to manage another messy list, note, or spreadsheet. Search for games, save them for later, and keep track of what you might want to play next. PlayLater is built to be fast, focused, and account-free. Choose the platforms you care about, then see whether saved games are available on them directly from your backlog. Game detail pages also show platform icons, making it easier to check where each game can be played. Features: • Search and discover games • Save games to your personal play-later list • Choose one or more preferred platforms • See availability indicators in your backlog • View game details, cover art, and platform icons • Keep your backlog organized locally on your device • No account required • No social feed, no pressure, no clutter Whether a friend recommends a game, you see something interesting online, or you just want a cleaner way to remember future games, PlayLater gives you one simple place to save it.

Screenshots

Backlog4 screens
PlayLater4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlayLater at none against Backlog's 3. PlayLater also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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. PlayLater asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Backlog versus PlayLater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBacklogPlayLater
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB32 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLOIC ANTOINE CLEMENT GRIFFONMorten Madsen

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

PlayLater

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backlog free?
Backlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PlayLater free?
PlayLater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backlog or PlayLater have ads?
Neither Backlog nor PlayLater shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backlog or PlayLater?
Backlog ships an update every 4 days, and PlayLater every 4 days. Most recently, Backlog was updated on October 20, 2026 and PlayLater on October 18, 2026.

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