Comparison

Backlog vs Cue for Plex

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

Cue for Plex

Browse, search, and play your personal movie and TV show library from your Plex Media Server. Download content for offline viewing and customize playback with audio, subtitle, and quality options. Sync watch activity across Plex Home profiles.

Highlights
  • Browse and search personal Plex libraries
  • Resume watching and track progress
  • Select audio and subtitle tracks
  • Adjust streaming quality
  • Skip intros and credits
  • Download for offline viewing
  • Switch between Plex Home profiles
Features
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Cue brings your Plex movies and shows to iPhone and iPad with rich artwork, thoughtful details, and a player that keeps your video at the center. FIND SOMETHING WORTH WATCHING Browse your libraries, search your selected server, and explore movies, seasons, and episodes. Continue Watching helps you get back to what you started. MAKE EVERY PLAY YOURS Resume where you left off, choose available audio and subtitle tracks, and adjust streaming quality. Skip intros and credits when your Plex server provides the markers. See useful media information without crowding the story. KEEP YOUR HOUSEHOLD IN SYNC Switch between your Plex Home profiles and choose which profile opens on this device. Your library access and watch activity follow the selected profile. TAKE YOUR LIBRARY WITH YOU On iPhone and iPad, download supported movies and episodes for offline viewing. Choose a download quality, manage your saved titles, and set up rules for shows and seasons. Explore the sample library before signing in, or connect your Plex account to start browsing your own media. Cue requires a Plex account and access to a compatible Plex Media Server to use your personal library. It does not include a commercial movie or television catalog. Playback, available tracks, remote access, and downloads depend on your media, server capabilities and permissions, device, and network. Downloads are available on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Backlog4 screens
Cue for Plex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cue for Plex at none against Backlog's 3. Cue for Plex also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cue for Plex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backlog ships an update every 4 days, Cue for Plex daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Backlog versus Cue for Plex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBacklogCue for Plex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLOIC ANTOINE CLEMENT GRIFFONLVL35 LLC

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

Cue for Plex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backlog free?
Backlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cue for Plex free?
Cue for Plex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backlog or Cue for Plex have ads?
Neither Backlog nor Cue for Plex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backlog or Cue for Plex?
Backlog ships an update every 4 days, and Cue for Plex daily. Most recently, Backlog was updated on November 5, 2026 and Cue for Plex on November 1, 2026.

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