Comparison

Sessionist vs Playfolio

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
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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

Playfolio

Features
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Playfolio is a game tracking and discovery platform for managing your personal library and exploring new titles. Sign in to access your library across devices and use the full feature set: Core Features – Track games using structured statuses (Played, Backlog, Wishlist, Dropped) – Rate games using a 5-star system – Write and manage reviews – View detailed information including metadata, ratings, and media – Browse trending, upcoming, and recently released titles Discovery & Exploration – View trending titles based on real-time activity – Explore upcoming releases and notable launches – Browse curated lists and themed collections Social & Activity – View a global activity feed – Follow users – Read and interact with reviews – Access user profiles with ratings, reviews, and library data Library Management – Maintain a centralized game library – Update statuses and ratings at any time – Organize backlog and wishlist for future play – Track progress and engagement over time Account – Sign in with Google and Discord – Sync your data across devices – Manage profile information and preferences Notes – Additional features and improvements are in active development – Feature availability may vary by platform

Screenshots

Sessionist4 screens
Playfolio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Playfolio at none against Sessionist's 3. Playfolio also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, 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. Sessionist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Playfolio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sessionist versus Playfolio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionistPlayfolio
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB47 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperNabil El NoubySamuel Haile

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sessionist

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$3.99
None

Playfolio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sessionist free?
Sessionist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Playfolio free?
Playfolio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sessionist or Playfolio have ads?
Neither Sessionist nor Playfolio shows ads.

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