Comparison

Backlog vs Game Backlog Tracker

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

Head to head
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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. 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. Filter, sort, and archive what you've finished. Stats show your upcoming releases, your genres and your platforms. 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. CSV import and export. BACKLOG PREMIUM The free plan tracks up to 50 games. Premium adds: • Metacritic scores and critic reviews • HowLongToBeat playtimes • Home Screen widgets • an unlimited library • release-delay and new-platform alerts • customization of Home and the game page 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

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Game Backlog Tracker

Features
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Too many games, no idea what to play? NextPlay is the AI that knows your taste and tells you exactly what to play next. Stop scrolling your backlog. Start playing. YOUR PERSONAL GAME RECOMMENDER Tell NextPlay what you love, and its AI recommends games that actually fit you — not generic top-10 lists. Chat with it, refine, and it gets sharper every time. YOUR WHOLE STEAM LIBRARY, IN ONE TAP Import your Steam collection instantly. NextPlay knows what you own and what you've played — so it never suggests a game you already have. FINALLY, A BACKLOG YOU CONTROL Track everything in one place: games you own, games you're playing, and a "to try" list for later. Rate what you loved, tick off what you've beaten, and watch your pile of shame shrink. DISCOVER GAMES YOU'LL ACTUALLY LOVE No more decision paralysis. Whether you've got 20 minutes or a whole weekend, NextPlay finds the right game for the moment. AND MORE Never overpay: get a heads-up when a game on your list drops in price. Catch new releases worth your time, and a fresh pick every Friday. Download NextPlay and never wonder what to play again. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Backlog4 screens
Game Backlog Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Backlog at daily against Game Backlog Tracker's every 3 weeks. Game Backlog Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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 Game Backlog Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backlog ships an update daily, Game Backlog Tracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Backlog versus Game Backlog Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBacklogGame Backlog Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLOIC ANTOINE CLEMENT GRIFFONNina Petit

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

Game Backlog Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Deals & Price Alerts · Monthly$4.991 Month
  • New Releases & Radar · Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Backlog free?
Backlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Game Backlog Tracker free?
Game Backlog Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backlog or Game Backlog Tracker have ads?
Neither Backlog nor Game Backlog Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backlog or Game Backlog Tracker?
Backlog ships an update daily, and Game Backlog Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Backlog was updated on October 3, 2026 and Game Backlog Tracker on October 14, 2026.

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