# Backloggr vs Perthro

The clearest difference is rating: Backloggr at 5.0 against Perthro's 4.0. Backloggr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (29 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backloggr sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Perthro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backloggr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backloggr has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Backloggr ships an update weekly, Perthro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backloggr | Perthro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-game-tracker/id6761012462/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perthro-video-game-tracker/id6764673686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 95.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Marco Ehinger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887289051) | [Rune Art ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895573473) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Perthro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perthro-video-game-tracker/id6764673686)

Track your gaming journey, log play sessions, and organize your backlog. Connect consoles to sync your library and discover new releases. Share your gaming experiences with friends and track your annual progress.

**Highlights:** Log games with status, platform, and hours, Live play session tracking, Organize backlog with custom lists, Sync Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation libraries, Browse upcoming game releases, Social feed for friends' reviews, Annual gaming challenges and stats

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Perthro Pro - Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Perthro Hero - Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backloggr free?

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

### Is Perthro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backloggr or Perthro?

Backloggr is rated higher. Backloggr averages 5.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Perthro averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Backloggr or Perthro have ads?

Perthro shows ads; Backloggr does not.

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

Backloggr ships an update weekly, and Perthro every 2 weeks. Most recently, Backloggr was updated on November 15, 2026 and Perthro on November 13, 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.*