# GamelyTracker vs Backloggr

The clearest difference is update cadence: Backloggr at weekly against GamelyTracker's monthly. GamelyTracker's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GamelyTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Backloggr sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GamelyTracker against 5.0 for Backloggr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of GamelyTracker's written reviews are positive against 88% of Backloggr's.

GamelyTracker ships an update monthly, Backloggr weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GamelyTracker | Backloggr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamelytracker-game-backlog/id6758872943/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-video-game-tracker/id6761012462/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MATTHEW GEORGE LIPFORD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875461309) | [Marco Ehinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887289051) |

## What reviewers say

### GamelyTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamelytracker-game-backlog/id6758872943)

Organize your game library, track playtime, and view detailed stats. Manually add games or import from major platforms. Visualize your gaming habits with a unique heatmap.

**Highlights:** Game library organization, Import from PlayStation, Steam, Xbox, Track play sessions with time and notes, GitHub-style playtime heatmap, Customizable stat cards, Create custom game shelves

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gamely Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Gamely Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### Backloggr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-video-game-tracker/id6761012462)

Track your entire game library, trophies, and backlog in one app. Import collections from PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam automatically. Rate, review, and organize your gaming history with detailed stats and custom lists.

**Highlights:** Track game status (Playing, Completed, Backlogged), Import game collections from PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Record start/finish dates and personal notes, Rate and review games, Browse screenshots and trailers, View completion rates and playtime stats, Create custom lists and watchlists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backloggr Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Backloggr Pro Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Backloggr Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Backloggr Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GamelyTracker free?

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

### Is Backloggr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GamelyTracker or Backloggr?

GamelyTracker and Backloggr are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do GamelyTracker or Backloggr have ads?

Neither GamelyTracker nor Backloggr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GamelyTracker or Backloggr?

GamelyTracker ships an update monthly, and Backloggr weekly. Most recently, GamelyTracker was updated on October 6, 2026 and Backloggr on October 15, 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.*