Comparison

Backlog vs Kasetto

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

Kasetto

Log your video game backlog, rate and review titles, and organize your gaming library. Discover new games from social media links and connect your gaming accounts to track playtime across platforms. Build custom collections and share your gaming experiences with others.

Highlights
  • Track video game backlog
  • Rate and review games
  • Save games from social media links
  • Connect Steam, Xbox, PlayStation accounts
  • Organize games into custom Stacks
  • Follow other players and view activity
  • Sync playtime across platforms
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Track your video game backlog, rate what you play and share the games you love. Kasetto keeps your Library, reviews and game collections together on iPhone. SAVE THE GAMES YOU DISCOVER Found a game in a TikTok, YouTube video, Instagram post or Reddit link? Share the link to Kasetto or paste it into the app. Check the identified game and save it to your Library. Social link capture is free. You can also search for a game by name. KEEP YOUR BACKLOG IN ONE PLACE Connect Steam, Xbox or PlayStation to import games, sync available playtime and see what you are playing now. Track games across PC, consoles and other platforms. Mark games Want to Play, Playing or Played, record whether you completed or abandoned them, and decide what to play next. Your Library is saved to your account, so it follows you to a new phone. RATE, REVIEW AND SHARE Record your rating and write a short review. Follow other players and see their public game activity. Build unlimited collections called Stacks, add your own notes, share a Stack as a card or public link, and like or comment on public Stacks. START FREE. PLUS IS OPTIONAL. Your Library, ratings, reviews, unlimited Stacks and social link capture are free. Connecting Steam, Xbox or PlayStation, importing games and viewing each game’s total playtime are also free. Kasetto Plus adds playtime statistics and breakdowns, physical game cover and barcode scanning, game identification from Steam store and other supported non-social links, and personalised lore based on your Library. Requires iOS 26 or later and an account. Link identification requires an internet connection and may not find every game. Connected-platform data depends on each provider's availability and privacy settings. Kasetto tracks games; it does not include playable games. CAPTURE AND PRIVACY When you scan a cover or barcode or submit a link, related images, audio, captions, transcripts or linked content may be processed by our service providers to identify the game. See our Privacy Policy for details. SUBSCRIPTIONS Kasetto Plus is available as monthly and yearly auto-renewable subscriptions, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Eligible new subscribers can try the yearly plan free for 7 days. Prices are shown in the app before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, or when a free trial ends. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in the iPhone Settings app under your name, then Subscriptions. Download Kasetto and start with one game. Terms of Use: https://insertcartridge.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://insertcartridge.app/privacy Game data from IGDB.

Screenshots

Backlog4 screens
Kasetto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Backlog at none against Kasetto's shown. On price, update cadence, 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 Kasetto sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backlog ships an update every 4 days, Kasetto every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Backlog versus Kasetto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBacklogKasetto
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLOIC ANTOINE CLEMENT GRIFFONOnyeka Nwamba

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
6 purchases

Kasetto

Subscriptions5
  • Kasetto Plus Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Kasetto Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Kasetto Plus Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Kasetto Plus Yearly14 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Kasetto Plus Yearly1 Month trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kasetto Plus Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Backlog free?
Backlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kasetto free?
Kasetto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backlog or Kasetto have ads?
Kasetto shows ads; Backlog does not.
Which is updated more often, Backlog or Kasetto?
Backlog ships an update every 4 days, and Kasetto every 3 days. Most recently, Backlog was updated on October 20, 2026 and Kasetto on October 26, 2026.

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