Backloggr

The full write-up

Overview Backloggr is an Apple-platform app for bringing game libraries, play progress, ratings, and backlog management together. It is best suited to players who want a broad cross-platform record and collection statistics, rather than a narrowly focused trophy log. Its range is a strong draw; the unfinished privacy policy warrants caution before connecting accounts. Key features The catalog contains more than 350,000 games across 250+ platforms. PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam libraries can sync automatically, and the App Store description also includes Nintendo Switch imports. Manual entry for physical copies and indie games helps keep a collection together when a title is outside those imports. The service describes connected accounts as read-only and says connections are used only to build and sync the library. Backloggr tracks collection size, completion rate, backlog depth, hours played, a backlog score, and a Year in Review. That mix gives players working through a large collection more than a simple ownership list: it can show both what remains unfinished and how they spend their time. Players who want only achievements may find the wider backlog and library tools unnecessary. Discovery features include community-trending games, release countdowns for wishlisted titles, and new releases ordered by hype. A single dashboard brings together Steam achievements, PlayStation trophies, and Xbox Gamerscore. Reviews, public lists, follows, comments, direct messages, badges, and a community feed give the app a social layer; that breadth is useful for players who want to share lists and discuss games, but less relevant to anyone seeking a private tracker. The key concern is privacy: Backloggr’s policy calls itself a placeholder and says it still needs actual processing details and controller information. The website says its marketing pages use no advertising or tracking cookies and embed no third-party analytics or fonts, but that does not fill the policy gap around the app and connected accounts. The developer invites feature requests by email and lists in-app bug reporting in an App Store response. Pricing The Free plan costs nothing and includes library import, game tracking, trophies, and backlog tracking. It covers the core use case without a subscription, making it a sensible starting point for players who want to organize and track a collection. Backloggr Pro adds extra customization and advanced features. The Monthly plan is $2.99 a month; the Annual plan is $8.99 a year; Lifetime is $14.99, paid once. The annual and lifetime options cost less than paying monthly over a year, but the plan descriptions do not distinguish which advanced features or customization each tier unlocks. Choose the free tier if the core tracking tools are enough; consider Pro only if its additional options matter to your workflow. Platforms Backloggr is available on iOS and macOS. The App Store listing specifies iPhone and iPad support and requires iOS 17.6 or later or iPadOS 17.6 or later. Players outside Apple’s ecosystem should look elsewhere. Who it's for Backloggr fits Apple-device players who want imported console and PC libraries, manual collection entry, backlog analytics, and achievements in one place. Its community features suit players who also want to share lists and interact with other users. It is a weaker fit for anyone unwilling to connect gaming accounts while the privacy policy remains incomplete, or for players who need a non-Apple app. Pros and cons Pro: Automatic imports from PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam, plus Nintendo Switch imports described in the App Store, reduce manual upkeep across major libraries. Pro: Collection and play analytics cover ownership, completion, backlog, and hours played, giving backlog-focused players several useful measures. Pro: The free plan includes library import, tracking, trophies, and backlog management. Con: The privacy policy is explicitly incomplete, leaving important processing and controller details unresolved for account connections. Con: The app is limited to Apple platforms, with iOS and iPadOS 17.6 or later required on mobile. Con: Pro is described only in broad terms as extra customization and advanced features, making the paid upgrade harder to evaluate against the free plan. Alternatives Achievement trackers are worth comparing if achievements, rather than collection and backlog management, are the main priority. Trophy Hub is a free, ad-free option across Android, iOS, web, and Windows, with 1 GB of cloud storage; choose it if broad device support matters more than Backloggr’s larger collection feature set. Game Rover offers a free tier capped at 200 active games, monthly platform sync, four lists, ten games per list, and 30 Scout AI messages per month. It may suit players who prefer those defined free-plan limits and Android or web access. EveryGameStat is a free web and Windows alternative centered on account linking, a player card, library, and leaderboard. PocketPSN offers free Android, iOS, and web access with PlayStation Stars collectibles tracking, custom lists, friend-filtered leaderboards, and forum discussions; it is the more focused choice for those features. Trophy Rooms is free on iOS and web, with no in-app purchases or subscriptions and an account required. WeHunt is a web option whose free plan includes profiles, guides, sessions, core profile analytics, and manual trophy refresh every hour; ads may appear. Premium monthly costs $0.99 a month. GamersVault is a free web service with no premium tiers, hidden costs, or ads. Pyroblast is free to start on the web and connects Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox accounts. Verdict Backloggr is a strong fit for Apple users who want one place for imported libraries, backlog analytics, and cross-platform achievement tracking, with a useful free tier. Its main reason to choose it is the combination of collection management and progress insight; its main reason to look elsewhere is the incomplete privacy policy, especially before connecting accounts. Players who need broader platform support or clearer privacy terms should compare alternatives before committing.