The Backlog vs NextUp Games
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Backlog
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The Backlog is a video game collection iOS app. It’s crafted by gamers and game collectors who truly understand what fellow enthusiasts need. We designed this Video Game collection app to be just what we’d love to use ourselves. Now, we’re excited to share it with you!
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NextUp Games at 18.0 against The Backlog's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | The Backlog | NextUp Games |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TONY E WISSLER | Serhii Pershuta |
In-app purchases
The Backlog
No in-app purchases
NextUp Games
No in-app purchases
