# RomCrate vs Backlogged

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RomCrate at 100% against Backlogged's 33%. RomCrate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Backlogged's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RomCrate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Backlogged sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RomCrate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backlogged has 55 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of RomCrate's written reviews are positive against 33% of Backlogged's.

RomCrate ships an update weekly, Backlogged every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RomCrate | Backlogged |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/romcrate-video-games-tracker/id6759972404/reviews)** | [4.3 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlogged-game-tracker/id6790302388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **55** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Raphael Frei](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784725473) | [Rohith Krishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864664069) |

## What reviewers say

### RomCrate

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

Organize your entire gaming library, track your backlog, and discover new titles. Share your progress, rate games, and connect with friends to see what they're playing. Access your data seamlessly across devices.

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


### Backlogged

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlogged-game-tracker/id6790302388)

Discover, collect, and analyze your games with detailed interactive maps for over 250 titles. Track your progress, manage your backlog, and connect gaming accounts to build a unified library. Engage with a community of players, share reviews, and join discussions.

**Highlights:** Interactive game maps with location categories, Progress tracking and syncing, Game backlog management, Custom lists and favorites, Connect gaming accounts (Steam, PlayStation, Xbox), Community reviews and discussions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GamerList Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| GamerList Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RomCrate free?

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

### Is Backlogged free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RomCrate or Backlogged?

RomCrate is rated higher. RomCrate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Backlogged averages 4.3 from 55 ratings.

### Do RomCrate or Backlogged have ads?

Backlogged shows ads; RomCrate does not.

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

RomCrate ships an update weekly, and Backlogged every 2 weeks. Most recently, RomCrate was updated on October 25, 2026 and Backlogged on October 25, 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.*