Comparison

Playlogged vs NextUp Games

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

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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

NextUp Games

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NextUp Games is your personal video game backlog tracker — keep every game you want to play, are playing, or have finished in one place. • Add games from a massive database (powered by IGDB) with cover art, platforms, and details • Track status: Backlog, Playing, Completed, or Dropped • Filter your library by status to see what's next • Optional sign-in to sync your backlog across sessions — browsing and tracking works without an account too • Export your backlog to JSON anytime, or import one back in • Light, Dark, or System appearance No ads. No tracking. Just your games, organized.

Screenshots

Playlogged4 screens
NextUp Games4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Playlogged at 3 against NextUp Games's 1. Playlogged also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Playlogged versus NextUp Games: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayloggedNextUp Games
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDayern GomezSerhii Pershuta

In-app purchases

None

Playlogged

No in-app purchases

None

NextUp Games

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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