Comparison

Cartridge vs Pocket Queue

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

Head to head
About

Cartridge

Log your gaming history, track progress, and discover new titles. Build a digital library of completed games, create custom lists, and see what friends are playing. Share reviews and uncover hidden gems.

Highlights
  • Track game status (Finished, Playing, Backlogged)
  • Rate and review completed games
  • Build custom game lists
  • Find friends and see their activity
  • Discover new games based on friend preferences
Features
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Every game should have its own home. Cartridge allows gamers to keep up with what they have completed in their gaming history, what they are playing at the moment, and to discover their next favorite game. Log games from all of your consoles: PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC, and more! Build a digital shelf, and create lists and game ratings and reviews once you are finished with them. See what your friends and others are playing, read reviews, and uncover hidden gems written by people you know. Features: • Track games as Finished, Want to Play, Playing, Dropped, or Backlogged • Rate and review completed games • Build custom lists like "Best of the Year," "Guilty Pleasures," and "Games that Made Me Cry" • Find friends through contact sync • Discover new games based on what your friends like Whether you're tackling your backlog or just want to remember that indie game from 2019, Cartridge is your go-to gaming buddy.

About

Pocket Queue

Features
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Pocket Queue is a simple personal backlog app for movies, series, and games. Ever seen a title you want to remember — but don’t want to decide on right now? Pocket Queue lets you save it instantly and come back later. Purely Personal No accounts. No recommendations. No tracking. Just your own list, stored securely and locally on your device. What you can do: Instant Entry: Save movies, series, and games in seconds with Quick Add. Smart Organization: Categorize and mark items as Backlog, In Progress, or Completed. Fast Discovery: Find titles instantly with live search suggestions as you type. Random Pick: Can't decide? Use the shuffle feature to pick something to watch or play from your own queue. Rich Details: Add personal notes, ratings, sources, and direct web links. Customizable Dashboard: Keep your home screen clean with expandable and collapsible sections. Designed to stay simple Pocket Queue is intentionally minimal. There are no algorithms, social features, or notifications competing for your attention. Your backlog stays private and entirely under your control. Built for focus No login or registration required. No ads or subscriptions. No tracking or analytics. Support the app Pocket Queue is made by an independent solo developer who values simplicity and privacy. The app is free to use. If you enjoy it, you can support further development through a voluntary tip — no pressure. Catch the title now — decide later.

Screenshots

Cartridge4 screens
Pocket Queue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cartridge at none against Pocket Queue's 3. Cartridge also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Pocket Queue's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Pocket Queue sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Cartridge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cartridge versus Pocket Queue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCartridgePocket Queue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJogWheel Digital LLCJoachim Svendsrød

In-app purchases

None

Cartridge

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pocket Queue

One-time3
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Medium tip$2.99
  • Large tip$4.99

Questions

Is Cartridge free?
Cartridge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Queue free?
Pocket Queue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cartridge or Pocket Queue have ads?
Cartridge shows ads; Pocket Queue does not.

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