Comparison

Backlog vs PlayDeck

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

Head to head
About

Backlog

Features
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Game Backlog helps you organize your gaming life. Track what you're playing, what's next, and what you've conquered โ€” all in one place. TRACK YOUR GAMES Add games from a massive database powered by RAWG. See ratings, genres, platforms, and playtime at a glance. Mark games as Playing, Backlog, Completed, or Dropped. DISCOVER NEW GAMES Browse trending and upcoming releases. Filter by platform โ€” PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, PC, or Mobile. Find your next obsession without leaving the app. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY Search and filter your collection by status or platform. Keep favorites front and center. See your stats โ€” how many you're playing, how many are waiting. CLEAN & FAST No accounts. No subscriptions. No ads. Your data stays on your device. Just a beautiful, focused app for gamers who want to stay on top of their backlog.

About

PlayDeck

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Finding your next favorite game shouldn't be hard. PlayDeck makes game discovery fun and effortless โ€” just swipe. HOW IT WORKS Browse through a massive catalog of games presented as beautiful cards. Swipe right to add a game to your list, swipe left to skip. It's that simple. YOUR PERSONAL GAME LIST Every game you swipe right on is saved to your personal list. Come back anytime to see what you've collected and decide what to play next. FAVORITES Found a game you absolutely love? Mark it as a favorite with a single tap and keep your top picks organized separately. GAME DETAILS AT A GLANCE Each card shows you everything you need: rating, genres, platforms, release year, and stunning artwork. Tap any card for full details including developer info, Metacritic score, and description. FEATURES โ€ข Swipe-based discovery โ€” intuitive and addictive โ€ข Thousands of games from all platforms โ€ข Personal game list and favorites โ€ข Detailed game information and ratings โ€ข Beautiful card-based interface โ€ข Dark mode support โ€ข Available in 8 languages โ€ข Undo last swipe Built for gamers who want to explore beyond the mainstream. Whether you're into RPGs, action games, indie gems, or classic titles โ€” PlayDeck helps you find them all. Powered by RAWG Video Games Database.

Screenshots

Backlog3 screens
PlayDeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PlayDeck at 15.1 against Backlog's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Backlog versus PlayDeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBacklogPlayDeck
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.015.1 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndres Boedo NossarYUECEL CELIK

In-app purchases

None

Backlog

No in-app purchases

None

PlayDeck

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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