# 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 4 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 October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backloggr | Perthro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backloggr-video-game-backlog/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 | 31 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-video-game-backlog/id6761012462)

Track your entire game library, trophies, and backlog in one app. Import collections from PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam automatically. Rate, review, and organize your gaming history with detailed stats and custom lists.

**Highlights:** Track game status (Playing, Completed, Backlogged), Import game collections from PlayStation, Xbox, Steam, Record start/finish dates and personal notes, Rate and review games, Browse screenshots and trailers, View completion rates and playtime stats, Create custom lists and watchlists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backloggr Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Backloggr Pro Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| Backloggr Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Backloggr Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### Perthro

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

Log your gaming sessions, rate and review titles, and manage your backlog. Connect your gaming accounts to unify your play history across platforms. Discover new games and connect with other players in a polished, dark interface.

**Highlights:** Log gaming sessions and rate titles, Write reviews with spoiler protection, Manage backlog and wishlist, Connect platform accounts (Steam, Xbox, PlayStation), Follow friends and view activity feed, Discover new games and community reviews, Customize profile with avatars and colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro 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 October 31, 2026 and Perthro on October 24, 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.*