Comparison

Steam Plan vs BacklogForge

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

Head to head
About

Steam Plan

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Steam Planner helps you manage your Steam game library, track your backlog, and gain insights into your gaming habits. KEY FEATURES BACKLOG MANAGEMENT • Import your entire Steam library automatically • Mark games as backlog, active, or completed • Swipe gestures for quick organization • Focus on one active game at a time SMART GAME DETECTION • Automatically detects when you start playing a game • Real-time sync with your Steam account • Background updates every 15 minutes • Push notifications for newly detected games GAMING INSIGHTS • View detailed statistics for the last month • See total hours played and game breakdown • Track achievements across your library • Discover alternative activities for your gaming time POWERFUL FEATURES • Fast image caching for smooth scrolling • Search and filter your game library • View game completion times via HowLongToBeat • Achievement progress tracking • Beautiful, native iOS design PRIVACY FOCUSED • Your data stays on your device • Steam authentication via official OpenID • No third-party analytics or tracking • Secure connection to Steam's public API PERFECT FOR: • Steam users with large game libraries • Gamers who want to complete more games • Anyone looking to manage their backlog • People who want gaming insights and statistics REQUIREMENTS: • Steam account (free to create at steampowered.com) • Public Steam profile (game details must be visible) Steam Planner uses Steam's official Web API to fetch your game library. No Steam password is ever stored or transmitted. The app works with any Steam account that has public game details enabled in privacy settings. Start organizing your Steam backlog today and make the most of your gaming time!

About

BacklogForge

This app helps PC gamers manage large Steam libraries by automatically importing games and tracking completion status. It offers smart recommendations for what to play next and provides detailed statistics on your gaming habits.

Highlights
  • Steam library import
  • Automatic completion tracking
  • Play next recommendations
  • Library statistics dashboard
  • Offline and guest mode
  • Per-game notes and ratings
Features
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BacklogForge connects to your Steam account, imports your game library, and helps you decide what to play next. It pulls completion time estimates from HowLongToBeat and compares them against your actual playtime to automatically track which games you have finished, which are in progress, and which are still sitting in your backlog. Designed for PC gamers who own large Steam libraries and want a structured, low-friction way to manage them — no spreadsheets, no third-party accounts, all data stored locally. Key Features: - Steam Library Sync — Automatically imports your entire Steam library. BacklogForge fetches HowLongToBeat estimates for every title in the background with live sync progress, so your backlog is always up to date. - Automatic Completion Tracking — Compares your actual playtime against HowLongToBeat targets to mark games as completed, in progress, or unstarted — no manual input needed. Supports Essential, Extended, and Completionist targets per game. - Play Next Recommendations — Two modes to cut through decision paralysis: Shuffle picks a weighted random game from your backlog, while Homestretch surfaces games you're closest to finishing — either by percentage or fewest hours remaining. - Library Statistics — A full stats dashboard with your completion grade (A+ → D-), hours remaining to clear your backlog, average finish time, monthly completion velocity, and a daily budget calculator showing how long until your backlog is clear. - Guest & Offline Mode — No Steam account required. Use the app in guest mode and add games manually. All data is stored locally in SQLite with no cloud sync. - Per-Game Notes & Ratings — Add personal notes and a 1–10 rating to any game. Export and import your full library (including notes and ratings) for backup or device transfer.

Screenshots

Steam Plan3 screens
BacklogForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BacklogForge at 16.0 against Steam Plan's 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Steam Plan versus BacklogForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSteam PlanBacklogForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB22 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerhossein aminilooAjwad Tahmid Ayon

In-app purchases

None

Steam Plan

No in-app purchases

None

BacklogForge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Steam Plan free?
Steam Plan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BacklogForge free?
BacklogForge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Steam Plan or BacklogForge have ads?
Neither Steam Plan nor BacklogForge shows ads.

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