Comparison

Backlog vs Quicksave

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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. 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: โ€ข Metacritic scores and critic reviews โ€ข HowLongToBeat playtimes โ€ข Home Screen widgets โ€ข an unlimited library โ€ข release-delay and new-platform alerts โ€ข 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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Quicksave

Features
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See a game online you want to play? Share the video to Quicksave. We identify the game and add it to your backlog. The original video stays linked to the game, so you can revisit what caught your interest. SAVE IT WHILE YOU SEE IT Share supported TikTok, Instagram and YouTube posts straight to Quicksave. Keep your discoveries together instead of losing them in screenshots and likes. BUILD YOUR GAMING BUCKET LIST Keep track of games you want to play, are playing, have finished or have put aside. Create lists and rate the games you have played. WHAT TO PLAY NEXT Get a random pick from your backlog, compare games head-to-head or discover something new to add to your list. PLAY WITH FRIENDS Invite friends to a shared list and see each other's contributions. See what your friends are saving, starting and finishing, and like or comment on their updates. QUICKSAVE PRO Quicksave is free to use. A free account can identify one shared video a day. Quicksave Pro removes that limit, monthly or yearly. Eligible customers can try the yearly subscription free for 1 month; the monthly subscription has no free trial. Prices are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Any unused free-trial period is forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://getquicksave.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Backlog4 screens
Quicksave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Backlog at daily against Quicksave's every 3 days. Quicksave's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Backlog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Quicksave sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backlog ships an update daily, Quicksave every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Backlog versus Quicksave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBacklogQuicksave
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily โ€” betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size6 MB67 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLOIC ANTOINE CLEMENT GRIFFONGareth Beddis

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

Quicksave

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly1 Month trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Backlog free?
Backlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quicksave free?
Quicksave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backlog or Quicksave have ads?
Neither Backlog nor Quicksave shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backlog or Quicksave?
Backlog ships an update daily, and Quicksave every 3 days. Most recently, Backlog was updated on October 3, 2026 and Quicksave on October 9, 2026.

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