Playlogged vs Purplecast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Playlogged
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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
Purplecast
This app helps you track TV shows, movies, video games, and podcasts in one place. Organize your media, discover new content with personalized recommendations, and engage with a community of fellow entertainment enthusiasts.
- Track TV shows by season and episode
- Organize video game playlists
- Follow podcasts and track episodes
- Discover personalized recommendations
- Rate, review, and discuss content
- Sync library across devices
- Import and export entertainment data
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Purplecast is your personal entertainment tracker for TV shows, movies, video games, and podcasts all in one beautifully organized place. Build your library, record what you've watched, played, or listened to, and discover what to enjoy next. Whether you're catching up on a series, exploring new movies, working through your gaming backlog, or following your favorite podcasts, Purplecast makes it easy to stay organized. PERSONALIZED FOR YOU Discover recommendations based on your viewing, gaming, and listening history. Browse personalized suggestions and save the titles that catch your interest. TRACK YOUR ENTERTAINMENT • Track TV shows by season and episode • Save movies and mark them as watched • Organize your video game playlist and record completed games • Follow podcasts and track individual episodes • View upcoming TV episodes, movie releases, and game releases • Mark all existing podcast episodes as listened to when catching up RATE, REVIEW, AND DISCUSS • Rate TV shows, movies, games, podcasts, and individual episodes • Write and share reviews • Explore ratings and reviews from other Purplecast members • Discuss TV episodes, movies, games, podcasts, and podcast episodes • Reply to comments and mention other community members • Report or block users and content when needed DISCOVER WHAT'S NEXT • Explore popular, trending, and top-rated entertainment • Find where movies and TV shows are available to stream • Browse detailed descriptions, genres, release information, and related titles • Receive notifications when new episodes are released • Get personalized suggestions based on the entertainment you already enjoy YOUR PROFILE AND HISTORY • View your recently watched, played, and listened-to history • Explore ratings, favorites, statistics, and top genres • Create a community profile and choose which sections are publicly visible • Visit other members' profiles through reviews and discussions • Sync your library and progress across your devices IMPORT, EXPORT, AND WIDGETS • Import existing entertainment history from supported services • Export your library, history, ratings, reviews, and other account data • Add iOS widgets for quick access to upcoming releases and unwatched totals • Choose light mode, dark mode, or match your device settings PURPLECAST PLUS Purplecast Plus is an optional supporter membership that helps fund servers, data updates, notifications, and continued development. Members receive early access to selected features and a distinctive Plus member badge. Spend less time remembering where you left off, and more time enjoying what comes next. This app is governed by Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement, available at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Playlogged at none against Purplecast's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Purplecast sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Playlogged asks for nothing beyond the download.
Playlogged ships an update every 2 weeks, Purplecast weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Playlogged | Purplecast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dayern Gomez | Purple Hat Ventures, LLC |
In-app purchases
Playlogged
No in-app purchases
Purplecast
- Purplecast Plus$2.991 Month









