Comparison

KO Backlog vs G

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

Head to head
About

KO Backlog

Organize your entire game library with this app. Track games across all platforms, add notes, rate your progress, and mark when you've completed them. Sync your data seamlessly across your iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Track games across all platforms
  • Rate and add notes to games
  • Mark games as beaten
  • Sync across iOS devices
  • Simple and intuitive interface
Features
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KO Backlog is a simple app for keeping track of your gaming backlog across all gaming platforms, old and new. Add games to your library and then rate, keep notes, and detail when you've beaten the games you're playing. It can be used and synced across iOS devices using iCloud.

About

G

Features
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Never miss a gaming date again. G-AIM helps passionate gamers track upcoming video game releases, gaming events, and hardware launches in one place. Stay informed about upcoming releases across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and beyond, then add them directly to your calendar with a single tap. No more checking dozens of websites, maintaining spreadsheets, or manually updating calendar entries. G-AIM keeps release dates synchronized automatically, so you'll always know when your most anticipated games are coming. Whether you're waiting for a major AAA blockbuster, an indie gem, a gaming showcase, or the latest hardware launch, G-AIM helps you stay organized and never miss an important gaming date. FEATURES: Track upcoming video game releases Follow gaming events, showcases and conferences Stay informed about hardware and accessory launches Add release dates directly to your calendar Automatic release date synchronization when dates change Follow games without a release date (TBA) Search across the entire release calendar Filter by platform: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and more Available in English and French Dark mode support BUILT FOR PASSIONATE GAMERS G-AIM is designed for players who want to stay on top of the gaming industry without wasting time managing wishlists, spreadsheets or manual reminders. Track what matters. Let G-AIM handle the dates. FREE & PREMIUM Free users can track up to 10 upcoming releases and follow up to 3 games without release dates. Upgrade to Premium to unlock: • Unlimited release tracking • Unlimited follows and calendar integrations • Ability to suggest new games and database corrections • Access to the complete release database Annual Premium subscribers can also participate in the contributor leaderboard and earn rewards for helping improve the community database. SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscription pricing is displayed within the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time from your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://game-release-c6db9.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Game information provided by the community, RAWG.io and IGDB.com.

Screenshots

KO Backlog4 screens
G4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KO Backlog at none against G's 2. G's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. G sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. KO Backlog asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KO Backlog ships an update fortnightly, G every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
KO Backlog versus G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKO BacklogG
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB42 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJustin NoormandJonathan Alfano

In-app purchases

None

KO Backlog

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

G

Subscriptions2
  • G-aim Monthly$2.991 Month
  • G-aim Annual$17.991 Year

Questions

Is KO Backlog free?
KO Backlog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is G free?
G is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KO Backlog or G have ads?
Neither KO Backlog nor G shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KO Backlog or G?
KO Backlog ships an update fortnightly, and G every 2 weeks. Most recently, KO Backlog was updated on October 16, 2026 and G on October 11, 2026.

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