Comparison

Checkpoint vs Gamerlog

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

Head to head
About

Checkpoint

Organize your gaming backlog with drag-and-drop prioritization. Track your play sessions and build personalized all-time game rankings based on your preferences. Discover what to play next from a vast database of titles across numerous platforms.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop backlog prioritization
  • Track play sessions and completion dates
  • Build personalized all-time game rankings
  • Database of 200,000+ games
  • Support for 30+ platforms
  • Dark mode design
Features
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Checkpoint helps you bring order to your messy game backlog and keep an organized list of what to play now, next, and later. YOUR BACKLOG, YOUR WAY Build your gaming queue with simple drag-and-drop prioritization. Your top games are labeled "Up Next," "On Deck," and "Queued" so you always know what's coming. Search from a database of 200,000+ games across 30+ platforms — PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC, mobile, and retro consoles. Add games with a tap, then drag and drop to set your order. TRACK WHAT YOU PLAY Log your play sessions and build your year-at-a-glance view of every game you played and when you beat it. Look back at your gaming history month by month and see your journey unfold. BUILD YOUR ALL-TIME RANKINGS Forget arbitrary 1-10 scores. Checkpoint's smart ranking system helps you build your definitive all-time rankings by comparing similarly rated games head-to-head. The result? Personal rankings that are precise and specific to you. Your score is calculated from real preferences and past reviews, not guesswork. PERFECT FOR - Gamers with backlogs across multiple platforms - Game Pass, PS Plus, and subscription service subscribers with too many choices - Enthusiasts who want to build a definitive ranking of the best games they've ever played - Completionists who want to track and celebrate their gaming journey WHAT'S INSIDE - Easy adding and ordering of your backlog with drag-and-drop - Detailed game pages with critic and user ratings, time-to-beat estimates, gameplay videos, and screenshots - Session logging with month-by-month calendar views of what you played and when - Comparative ratings to build your all-time games ranked from best to worst - Support for 30+ platforms and 200,000+ games - Sleek dark mode design Download Checkpoint and finally answer the question: "What should I play next?"

About

Gamerlog

Organize your entire video game library, track playtime, and rate your experiences. Discover new games with personalized recommendations and connect with a community of fellow gamers. Gain insights into your gaming habits and preferences.

Highlights
  • Log all played games
  • Organize game library
  • Rate and review titles
  • Personal gaming profile insights
  • Personalized game recommendations
  • Lightweight social features
Features
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Gamerlog: Video Game Tracker & Gaming Library Track every game you play. Build your library. Rate, review, and rediscover your gaming journey. Gamerlog is the modern way to organize your video games — your personal gaming archive, inspired by the simplicity of Letterboxd, built for gamers. Whether you're clearing your backlog, chasing 100% completion, or just trying to remember what you played last month, Gamerlog gives your gaming life a clean, powerful home. Track Your Entire Gaming Life - Log every game you play across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, Steam Deck, and more - Organize your library: Playing, Completed, Backlog, Wishlist, Dropped - Rate games with half-star precision - Write reviews and reflections for every title - Keep your backlog under control with a simple, structured system - Your Personal Gaming Profile Gamerlog turns your activity into insights: - Your most-played genres and platforms - Completion patterns and habits - Rating history over time - A visual breakdown of your gaming identity Understand what kind of gamer you really are. - Discover What to Play Next - Personalized recommendations based on your taste - Trending and highly rated games - Community-curated lists and collections - New games aligned with your preferences - Reviews from players with similar taste - A Lightweight Social Layer - See what friends are playing - Explore community ratings and lists - Share your own collections and tier lists - Discover games through real player opinions - Built for Every Type of Gamer - Completionists chasing 100% runs - Backlog collectors trying to catch up - Competitive players tracking progress - Casual gamers who just want to remember what they played - Reviewers and critics building their opinions over time - PRO Features (Optional Upgrade) Unlock deeper insights with Gamerlog PRO: - Advanced gaming analytics and breakdowns - Detailed completion and rating trends - Expanded tier lists and comparisons - Deeper profile insights and archetypes - Early access to new features Subscription options: monthly or yearly. Cancel anytime in Apple ID settings. Why Gamerlog? Most game trackers are outdated, slow, or overly complex. Gamerlog combines the best ideas from: backlog tracking tools playtime analyzers review platforms gaming communities All in one fast, modern mobile experience. No spreadsheets. No clutter. Just your gaming life, organized. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Checkpoint4 screens
Gamerlog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checkpoint at none against Gamerlog's 2. Checkpoint also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Gamerlog's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Gamerlog sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Checkpoint asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Checkpoint holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 14 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Checkpoint versus Gamerlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckpointGamerlog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.6 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings414 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB31 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJOSHUA JOHN PHILIPDavid Kiziria

Customer experience

Checkpoint

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Gamerlog

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Checkpoint

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Gamerlog

Subscriptions2
  • Gamerlog PRO Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Gamerlog PRO Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Checkpoint free?
Checkpoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gamerlog free?
Gamerlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checkpoint or Gamerlog?
Checkpoint is rated higher. Checkpoint averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Gamerlog averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Checkpoint or Gamerlog have ads?
Neither Checkpoint nor Gamerlog shows ads.

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