Comparison

Sessionist vs Game Backlog Tracker

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. The built-in Pace Calculator tells you how many sessions you need to finish a game before your next release drops. 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 Chapter tracking for story-driven games Pace Calculator to plan your completion timeline 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

Game Backlog Tracker

Features
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Too many games, no idea what to play? NextPlay is the AI that knows your taste and tells you exactly what to play next. Stop scrolling your backlog. Start playing. YOUR PERSONAL GAME RECOMMENDER Tell NextPlay what you love, and its AI recommends games that actually fit you — not generic top-10 lists. Chat with it, refine, and it gets sharper every time. YOUR WHOLE STEAM LIBRARY, IN ONE TAP Import your Steam collection instantly. NextPlay knows what you own and what you've played — so it never suggests a game you already have. FINALLY, A BACKLOG YOU CONTROL Track everything in one place: games you own, games you're playing, and a "to try" list for later. Rate what you loved, tick off what you've beaten, and watch your pile of shame shrink. DISCOVER GAMES YOU'LL ACTUALLY LOVE No more decision paralysis. Whether you've got 20 minutes or a whole weekend, NextPlay finds the right game for the moment. AND MORE Never overpay: get a heads-up when a game on your list drops in price. Catch new releases worth your time, and a fresh pick every Friday. Download NextPlay and never wonder what to play again. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sessionist4 screens
Game Backlog Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Game Backlog Tracker at every 5 days against Sessionist's every 5 weeks. Game Backlog Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 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 Game Backlog Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sessionist ships an update every 5 weeks, Game Backlog Tracker every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sessionist versus Game Backlog Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSessionistGame Backlog Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.216.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB54 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNabil El NoubyNina Petit

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Sessionist

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

Game Backlog Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Deals & Price Alerts · Monthly$4.991 Month
  • New Releases & Radar · Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Sessionist free?
Sessionist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Game Backlog Tracker free?
Game Backlog Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sessionist or Game Backlog Tracker have ads?
Neither Sessionist nor Game Backlog Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sessionist or Game Backlog Tracker?
Sessionist ships an update every 5 weeks, and Game Backlog Tracker every 5 days. Most recently, Sessionist was updated on September 29, 2026 and Game Backlog Tracker on September 29, 2026.

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