# RomCrate vs Backloggr

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Backloggr at 28 against RomCrate's 1. RomCrate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RomCrate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Backloggr sells 3 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 RomCrate against 5.0 for Backloggr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backloggr has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of RomCrate's written reviews are positive against 96% of Backloggr's.

RomCrate ships an update every 10 days, Backloggr weekly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RomCrate | Backloggr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romcrate-video-games-tracker/id6759972404/reviews) | [5.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-game-tracker/id6761012462/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **28** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 95.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 66 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raphael Frei](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784725473) | [Marco Ehinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887289051) |

## What reviewers say

### RomCrate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romcrate-video-games-tracker/id6759972404)

Organize your entire gaming library, discover new titles, and track your progress. Share reviews, rate games, and connect with friends to see their gaming activity. Access your data seamlessly across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Track all owned games across platforms, Discover new titles and release dates, Organize backlog with custom lists, Rate and review games, Share gaming activity with friends, View annual gaming statistics, Sync data across iPhone, iPad, and Mac

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Backer | $9.99 | one-time |


### Backloggr

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

This app helps gamers organize and conquer their game libraries. Track playtime, achievements, and discover new releases. It provides insights into your gaming habits and helps you finally play the games you own.

**Highlights:** Import games from major platforms, Scan physical game barcodes, Track playtime and progress, Monitor trophies and achievements, Analyze gaming year in numbers, Rate and review games, Discover upcoming releases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RomCrate free?

RomCrate 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, RomCrate or Backloggr?

RomCrate and Backloggr are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 28 ratings respectively.

### Do RomCrate or Backloggr have ads?

Neither RomCrate nor Backloggr shows ads.

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

RomCrate ships an update every 10 days, and Backloggr weekly. Most recently, RomCrate was updated on November 9, 2026 and Backloggr on November 9, 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.*