Comparison

Sessionist vs TV & Game Time

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

TV & Game Time

Features
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PLEASE NOTE: You cannot watch TV shows or movies, or play video games, with TVGT. TVGT is the all-in-one tracker for the entertainment you love. Keep track of your TV shows, series, movies, and video games in one simple place. Whether you are watching a new series, following upcoming episodes, managing your movie watchlist, or tracking your video game progress, TVGT helps you stay organized. TRACK your shows, movies, and games Keep track of what you are watching or playing Add TV shows, series, movies, and video games to your personal library Mark episodes, movies, and games as watched, completed, planned, paused, or dropped Track your video game progress and organize your gaming backlog Keep everything across your entertainment life in one place DISCOVER something new Find new TV shows, series, movies, and games to enjoy Browse by genre, status, platform, and more Explore trending and popular titles Keep an eye on upcoming episodes, movie releases, and video game launches MANAGE your entertainment journey Create custom lists for shows, movies, series, and games Save your favorite titles Rate what you have watched or played Organize your backlog, watchlist, and completed titles View personal stats based on your watching and gaming habits PLAN what comes next Build a watchlist for TV shows, series, and movies Build a backlog for video games Follow your progress from start to finish Stay up to date with what you are currently watching, planning to watch, playing, or planning to play TVGT is made for people who love entertainment and want a better way to track it all. From TV shows and movies to video games, TVGT helps you organize your progress, discover new titles, and enjoy your entertainment collection more. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://terahard.org/Policy/

Screenshots

Sessionist4 screens
TV & Game Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TV & Game Time at daily against Sessionist's every 3 weeks. TV & Game Time also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and TV & Game Time sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sessionist ships an update every 3 weeks, TV & Game Time daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sessionist versus TV & Game Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionistTV & Game Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB148 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperNabil El NoubyTerahard Ltd

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sessionist

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

TV & Game Time

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Supporter Basic$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Supporter Plus$9.991 Month
One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$49.99

Questions

Is Sessionist free?
Sessionist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TV & Game Time free?
TV & Game Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sessionist or TV & Game Time have ads?
Neither Sessionist nor TV & Game Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sessionist or TV & Game Time?
Sessionist ships an update every 3 weeks, and TV & Game Time daily. Most recently, Sessionist was updated on November 5, 2026 and TV & Game Time on October 31, 2026.

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