# Sessionist vs Perthro

The clearest difference is rating: Sessionist at 5.0 against Perthro's 4.0. Sessionist also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Perthro's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sessionist sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Perthro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sessionist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Sessionist ships an update every 3 weeks, Perthro every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sessionist | Perthro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sessionist-game-tracker/id6758464286/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perthro-video-game-tracker/id6764673686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nabil El Nouby](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873064208) | [Rune Art ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895573473) |

## What reviewers say

### Sessionist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sessionist-game-tracker/id6758464286)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $3.99 | one-time |


### Perthro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perthro-video-game-tracker/id6764673686)

Log your gaming sessions, rate and review titles, and manage your backlog. Connect your gaming accounts to unify your play history across platforms. Discover new games and connect with other players in a polished, dark interface.

**Highlights:** Log gaming sessions and rate titles, Write reviews with spoiler protection, Manage backlog and wishlist, Connect platform accounts (Steam, Xbox, PlayStation), Follow friends and view activity feed, Discover new games and community reviews, Customize profile with avatars and colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Perthro Pro - Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Perthro Hero - Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sessionist free?

Sessionist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Perthro free?

Perthro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sessionist or Perthro?

Sessionist is rated higher. Sessionist averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Perthro averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sessionist or Perthro have ads?

Perthro shows ads; Sessionist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sessionist or Perthro?

Sessionist ships an update every 3 weeks, and Perthro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sessionist was updated on October 24, 2026 and Perthro on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*