Comparison

Playlogged vs KO Backlog

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

Head to head
About

Playlogged

Features
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Playlogged is a minimal game backlog tracker built for gamers who want to spend more time playing and less time managing lists. TRACK YOUR GAMES Search over 500,000 games powered by IGDB, one of the largest video game databases in the world. Get real cover art, release dates and descriptions for titles across all major gaming platforms. ORGANIZE YOUR BACKLOG Keep your games organized with five status categories: • Backlog – games you plan to play • Playing – what you're currently playing • Completed – games you've finished • Dropped – games you stopped playing • Wishlist – games you want to play in the future WHAT SHOULD I PLAY NEXT? The "Next to Play" feature helps you choose what to play from your backlog using three smart strategies: • Random – let the app surprise you • Oldest Added – clear older backlog entries first • Top Rated – play your highest rated games next RATE YOUR GAMES Give every game in your library a personal rating from 1 to 10, track hours played, write personal notes and update status with a simple swipe. YOUR GAMING STATS See a complete overview of your gaming activity including: • Total games tracked • Completion rate • Average rating • Total hours played • Breakdown by status SUPPORTED PLATFORMS Track games across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and Mobile platforms. OFFLINE FIRST Playlogged works offline. Your data is stored locally on your device. No account, no login, and no cloud sync required. DARK MODE Designed with a clean dark interface that is easy on the eyes during long gaming sessions. SUPPORT THE PROJECT Playlogged is free. If you enjoy the app, you can support development from the About screen via Ko-fi or PayPal. Contact: neryadg@gmail.com ORGANIZE YOUR BACKLOG Keep your games organized with 5 status categories: - Backlog: games you plan to play - Playing: what you're currently playing - Completed: games you've finished - Dropped: games you stopped playing - Wishlist: games you want in the future WHAT SHOULD I PLAY NEXT? The Next to Play feature helps you decide what to play from your backlog using 3 smart strategies: - Random: let the app surprise you - Oldest Added: clear your oldest backlog entries first - Top Rated: play your highest rated games next RATE YOUR GAMES For every game in your library you can set a personal rating from 1 to 10, track hours played, write personal notes and update status with a single swipe. YOUR GAMING STATS Get a full overview of your gaming history including total games tracked, completion rate, average personal rating, total hours played and a full breakdown by status. SUPPORTED PLATFORMS Track games across PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch and Mobile. NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Playlogged is offline-first. All your data is stored locally on your device. No registration, no login, no cloud sync required. Your data stays on your phone. DARK MODE Designed from the ground up for dark mode. Easy on the eyes during late night gaming sessions. SUPPORT THE PROJECT Playlogged is free and always will be. If you enjoy the app, you can support the developer directly from the About screen via Ko-fi or PayPal. --- Questions or feedback? neryadg@gmail.com

About

KO Backlog

Organize your entire game library with this app. Track games across all platforms, add notes, rate your progress, and mark when you've completed them. Sync your data seamlessly across your iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Track games across all platforms
  • Rate and add notes to games
  • Mark games as beaten
  • Sync across iOS devices
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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KO Backlog is a simple app for keeping track of your gaming backlog across all gaming platforms, old and new. Add games to your library and then rate, keep notes, and detail when you've beaten the games you're playing. It can be used and synced across iOS devices using iCloud.

Screenshots

Playlogged4 screens
KO Backlog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Playlogged at 15.1 against KO Backlog's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playlogged ships an update every 2 weeks, KO Backlog fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Playlogged versus KO Backlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayloggedKO Backlog
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB69 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDayern GomezJustin Noormand

In-app purchases

None

Playlogged

No in-app purchases

None

KO Backlog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Playlogged free?
Playlogged is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KO Backlog free?
KO Backlog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Playlogged or KO Backlog have ads?
Neither Playlogged nor KO Backlog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Playlogged or KO Backlog?
Playlogged ships an update every 2 weeks, and KO Backlog fortnightly. Most recently, Playlogged was updated on October 1, 2026 and KO Backlog on September 30, 2026.

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