# Backlogged vs Joystickd

The clearest difference is rating: Joystickd at 5.0 against Backlogged's 4.3. Joystickd also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Backlogged's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backlogged sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Joystickd asks for nothing beyond the download.

Joystickd holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backlogged has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backlogged | Joystickd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlogged-game-tracker/id6790302388/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joystickd/id6808438318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Rohith Krishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1864664069) | [Scott Stark](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808438321) |

## What reviewers say

### Backlogged

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlogged-game-tracker/id6790302388)

Discover, collect, and analyze your games with detailed interactive maps for over 250 titles. Track your progress, manage your backlog, and connect gaming accounts to build a unified library. Engage with a community of players, share reviews, and join discussions.

**Highlights:** Interactive game maps with location categories, Progress tracking and syncing, Game backlog management, Custom lists and favorites, Connect gaming accounts (Steam, PlayStation, Xbox), Community reviews and discussions

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GamerList Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| GamerList Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Joystickd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joystickd/id6808438318)

Log and rate your gaming experiences, showcase your platinum trophies, and participate in yearly game awards. Build custom lists, follow friends, and engage with a gaming community. Share your progress and reviews easily.

**Highlights:** Log and rate games 1-10, Track platinum trophies and difficulty, Create custom game lists, Participate in yearly game awards, Follow friends and see their activity, Share game reviews and progress

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backlogged free?

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

### Is Joystickd free?

Joystickd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backlogged or Joystickd?

Joystickd is rated higher. Backlogged averages 4.3 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Joystickd averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Backlogged or Joystickd have ads?

Backlogged shows ads; Joystickd does not.

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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.*