PocketPSN

The full write-up

Overview PocketPSN is a PlayStation-focused dashboard for tracking games, trophies, play time, platinums and PlayStation Stars collectibles. It suits PSN players who want personal statistics, custom lists and friend-only comparisons in one web and mobile service. The free tier handles the core record; Pro is aimed at users who want faster syncing and a more polished public profile. Key features PocketPSN records games played, hours played, trophies earned and platinums earned, with achievement import and progress analytics. That makes it a useful companion for reviewing a PlayStation history and measuring completion progress, but it is not a broad, multi-platform library tracker. PlayStation Stars collectible tracking extends the dashboard beyond trophies. Users can create and share custom lists, while leaderboard filters can restrict standings to friends. Those tools are practical for organizing a collection or comparing progress with a known group rather than scanning a global ranking. Free includes custom lists, but unlimited lists are reserved for Pro, so a large catalog of themed or completion-focused lists eventually requires the subscription. Account verification asks the user to place a generated code in the PSN About section. The setup instructions also ask users to make profile search and games or trophies visible to Anyone. That is a significant compromise for players who keep their PlayStation activity limited to friends or hidden altogether. Pro profiles can show live Twitch videos and social media links, with custom banners and colors. The plan also removes trophy card and mosaic watermarks. These additions make sense for trophy hunters who want a shareable identity or streamers promoting their channels; they matter much less if PocketPSN is only a private stats reference. Android and iOS apps complement the web dashboard. The service is built around PSN data, so its value depends on maintaining the required account visibility and verification setup. Pricing The Free plan costs nothing and includes site and app access, PlayStation Stars collectibles tracking, custom lists, timezone timestamps, friend-filtered leaderboards and forum discussions. It is enough for players who mainly want a trophy record, basic organization and comparisons with friends. Pocket PSN Pro costs $2.50 a month, billed monthly. It is ad free and synchronizes profiles automatically every 12 hours, while self-sync can run every minute. Pro also adds live Twitch videos, social media links, custom banners and colors, unlimited lists, and removal of trophy card and mosaic watermarks. Choose it when frequent updates, extensive list-making or profile presentation are central to your use; the cheaper tier gives up those profile, sync and list-limit benefits. Platforms PocketPSN runs on the web, Android and iOS, with linked mobile apps from the maker. That combination suits players who want to check progress away from a desktop while keeping a browser-based dashboard for longer sessions. Who it's for PocketPSN is a strong fit for PlayStation users who care about trophy and platinum totals, PlayStation Stars collectibles, and friend-filtered competition. It also suits streamers and community members who want Twitch and social links on a profile. Players seeking a cross-platform backlog, or anyone unwilling to expose PSN profile and trophy visibility to Anyone, should look elsewhere. Pros and cons Pro: Play time, trophies, platinums and Stars collectibles are combined in one PlayStation-specific dashboard. Pro: Friend-only leaderboard filtering and shareable custom lists support focused community comparisons. Pro: Android, iOS and web access cover the main ways PSN users check their records. Con: Account setup requires a PSN About-section code and asks for Anyone visibility on profile search and games or trophies. Con: Unlimited lists, frequent syncing and profile customization require the 2.50 USD monthly Pro plan. Con: The service's PlayStation focus leaves it less suitable for players managing games across several ecosystems. Alternatives For a broader achievement community, Achievement trackers is the relevant starting point. RetroAchievements is a free community service spanning Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows; choose it for retro achievement support and accept that an internet connection is required when starting a play session. Trophy Hub keeps every feature free, removes ads and includes 1 GB of cloud storage across Android, iOS, web and Windows, making it preferable when you want a no-subscription option. Backloggr fits iOS and macOS users who want library import, game tracking, trophies and backlog tracking, with a Pro tier for extra customization and advanced features. Game Rover is a freemium Android, iOS and web tracker with a free allowance of 200 active games, four lists, ten games per list, monthly platform sync and 30 Scout AI messages per month; pick it when those broader planning tools and a free trial matter. Achievement Scavenger is a free GNU GPL option for Windows 10/11 or Linux/Steam Deck. Achievement Watcher Next is a free LGPL-3.0 Windows 10/11 application distributed through GitHub releases. EveryGameStat is a free web and Windows service with account linking, player cards, libraries and leaderboards. Trophy Rooms is a free iOS and web service with no in-app purchases or subscriptions, but an account is required. Verdict Choose PocketPSN if you are a PlayStation-focused trophy hunter who wants Stars collectibles, friend-filtered standings and organized lists, with Pro available for rapid syncing and profile presentation. Look elsewhere if PSN privacy restrictions are unacceptable or if you need a genuinely cross-platform backlog and achievement system.