Comparison

Sessionist vs Frontlog

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

Head to head
About

Sessionist

This app helps gamers manage their extensive libraries and limited time. Track play sessions, plan game completion with a pace calculator, and organize your backlog. It offers features like Steam library import, chapter tracking, and progress visualization.

Highlights
  • Steam library import
  • Session timer with background tracking
  • Pace Calculator for completion timelines
  • Chapter and progress logging
  • Backlog and wishlist organization
  • Play history and stats
  • iCloud sync
Features
Read full description

Do you stare at your game library, overwhelmed by choice and limited by time? Sessionist was built for the gamer with a busy life. Whether you're working through a 100-hour RPG or squeezing in quick sessions between responsibilities, Sessionist helps you track your play time and plan ahead. Start a session timer, log your progress, and see exactly how far you've come. And when you're ready, import your entire Steam library — complete with lifetime playtime — in just a couple of taps. Features: Import your Steam library and lifetime playtime Session timer with background tracking and Live Activities Quick-log play time from any game with a single tap Beat-time targets: Main Story, Main + Extra, or Completionist Session history with streaks and a play heatmap Backlog insight that estimates when you'll finish at your pace Collections to organize your library Wishlist with release date countdowns Home screen widgets for upcoming releases Daily and weekly play goals Stats and play history iCloud sync across all your devices Select your default platform Sessionist is free, with no ads and no subscriptions. Built by a solo developer who loves gaming.

About

Frontlog

Stay updated on all upcoming video game releases with a comprehensive timeline and personalized notifications. Discover anticipated titles, track your favorites, and never miss a gaming event or a crucial release date change.

Highlights
  • Upcoming game release timeline
  • Personalized release notifications
  • Gaming event subscriptions
  • Track favorite games
  • Platform and genre filtering
  • Smart search functionality
  • Cross-device syncing
Read full description

Never miss a game release again. Frontlog is the easiest way to stay on top of every game coming to your favorite platforms. Browse a living timeline of upcoming releases, discover what's generating buzz, and get notified the moment something you care about has a date. BROWSE THE TIMELINE See every upcoming release at a glance — from tomorrow's launches to games still years away. Filter by platform, genre, or theme to cut through the noise and find what matters to you. DISCOVER WHAT'S NEXT Explore curated sections for the most anticipated games, recent announcements, and highest-rated releases. Stay in the loop on major gaming events like Summer Game Fest, Nintendo Direct, State of Play, and more. FOLLOW GAMING EVENTS Subscribe to the events you care about — Nintendo Direct, State of Play, Summer Game Fest, The Game Awards, and more. When a new event is announced, you'll be the first to know. Get reminders as it approaches and alerts when it goes live so you never miss a moment. TRACK YOUR FAVORITES Save the games you're watching to your personal list. See which ones are out now and which are still on the way — organized by release date so you always know what's next. GET NOTIFIED Set reminders for the games you care about. Get alerts a week before, a day before, or right on release day. If a release date changes, you'll know about it. SEARCH EVERYTHING Find any game, event, genre, or theme instantly. Smart search ranks results by relevance so the best matches surface first. YOUR PLATFORMS, YOUR WAY PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC — pick your platforms during setup and Frontlog tailors everything to what you actually play on. Change anytime. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Sign in with Apple, Google, or email to sync your favorites across iPhone and iPad. Your list goes where you go. Features at a glance: - Timeline of upcoming and recent game releases - Discover section with curated game collections - Gaming event subscriptions with instant alerts - Smart search across games, events, genres, and themes - Platform, genre, and theme filtering - Push notifications for releases, events, and date changes - Dark mode support - Free to use — no ads

Screenshots

Sessionist4 screens
Frontlog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Frontlog at 4 against Sessionist's 1. Frontlog also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Sessionist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Frontlog sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sessionist against 5.0 for Frontlog. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sessionist ships an update every 3 weeks, Frontlog every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sessionist versus Frontlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionistFrontlog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB39 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperNabil El NoubyDaniel Bernardi

Customer experience

Sessionist

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Frontlog

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sessionist

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$3.99
3 purchases

Frontlog

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Sessionist free?
Sessionist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Frontlog free?
Frontlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sessionist or Frontlog?
Sessionist and Frontlog are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Sessionist or Frontlog have ads?
Neither Sessionist nor Frontlog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sessionist or Frontlog?
Sessionist ships an update every 3 weeks, and Frontlog every 10 days. Most recently, Sessionist was updated on October 14, 2026 and Frontlog on October 10, 2026.

Other comparisons