Comparison

Backlog vs Questroom

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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 β€” To play, Playing, Completed or Abandoned β€” 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: β€’ the best price for every game, store by store, with current deals, and whether it's in Game Pass or PS Plus β€’ Metacritic scores and critic reviews β€’ HowLongToBeat playtimes, for solo, co-op and versus β€’ Home Screen widgets β€’ an unlimited library β€’ release-delay, new-platform and Metacritic score alerts β€’ 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

Questroom

Features
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Turn your game backlog into your next win. Questroom is a cozy game library and focus companion for players who want to spend less time choosing what to play - and more time making real progress. Build the game collection you have always wanted. Add titles from the IGDB catalog or create them yourself, choose a status, set a time-to-beat goal, and place each game on your own virtual shelves. FEATURES β€’ Build your personal game library Track games you’re playing, saving for later, completing, or keeping on your wishlist. Search the IGDB catalog for artwork, genres, release details, ratings, and more. β€’ Make every play session count Choose a game, start a focused play session, and watch your tracked time build toward your goal. Your selected game stays front and center in a cozy gaming room. β€’ Organize your collection your way Search, filter, sort, and drag games into your preferred order. Give your all-time favorites their own dedicated collection display. β€’ See progress at a glance Follow played time, estimated completion time, and progress for every game. Finish your goals to move games into your completed collection. β€’ Make your room feel like home Choose room moods, shelf layouts, cover styles, sleeping pets, and collectible figurines to create a game space that feels yours. β€’ Unlock trophies Celebrate milestones for growing your collection and completing games with a trophy wall full of achievements. β€’ Keep your library with you Your game library, progress, favorites, order, and game details sync privately through iCloud across your devices. Questroom is free to use with up to 8 games. Questroom Plus unlocks an unlimited library, every room mood, companion, figurine, shelf layout, and cover style through monthly, annual, or lifetime purchase options. Data for game discovery and metadata is provided by IGDB. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Backlog4 screens
Questroom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Questroom at 18 against Backlog's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Backlog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Questroom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Backlog versus Questroom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBacklogQuestroom
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB83 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLOIC ANTOINE CLEMENT GRIFFONAndrii Hlushchak

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
3 purchases

Questroom

Subscriptions2
  • Questroom Plus 3 Months$5.993 Months
  • Questroom Plus Annual$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Questroom Plus Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Backlog free?
Backlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Questroom free?
Questroom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backlog or Questroom have ads?
Neither Backlog nor Questroom shows ads.

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