Achievement Watcher Next vs Backloggr
Achievement Watcher Next
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Backloggr
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| Figure | Achievement Watcher Next | Backloggr |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $0.75/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Game Achievement Trackers | 8.4 (#3) | 8.3 (#5) |
| Spec score · Achievement trackers | 8.3 (#6) | 8.3 (#5) |
| Purpose | AW Next combines supported PC game achievement sources in one library and provides overlay popups or Windows notifications when achievements unlock. | Backloggr collects a user's video game library, ratings, backlog, and play tracking in one app. |
| Support | The maker invites bug reports and ideas and accepts translations; security vulnerabilities should be reported through the repository's private vulnerability form. | The developer invites feature requests at [email protected] and also lists in-app bug reporting in an App Store response. |
Plans
Backloggr
- FreeFree
- Backloggr Pro (Monthly)$2.99 a month
- Backloggr Pro Annual$8.99 a year
- Backloggr Pro Lifetime$14.99, paid once
In their own words
Achievement Watcher Next
Achievement Watcher Next gathers achievements, rarity and playtime from game launchers, local saves and supported emulators in a Windows library. Sources include Steam and compatible saves, GOG, Epic, Ubisoft, EA, Xbox PC, console emulators, RetroAchievements, Games for Windows LIVE and some mod patches. The library offers search, filters, rarity tiers, progress achievements, covers, collections and unlock history. Achievement lists and product details are cached locally, allowing offline use. Automatic alerts use an in-game popup when visible, or a Windows notification otherwise, without duplicating an unlock notice. The Ctrl+Shift+K overlay offers searchable, filterable achievement lists, rarity badges, hidden descriptions and gamepad navigation. The project says achievement reading is read-only, requires no account of its own or Steam Web API key, and does not upload library data, playtime, folders or screenshots. Epic unlock-state retrieval can use an optional account connection. The app is free for Windows 10 and 11, with installer and portable ZIP downloads through GitHub releases.
Backloggr
Backloggr brings a video game collection and play history together in an app for iOS and macOS. It tracks games, ratings, backlog, and play activity, with a database the service says contains more than 350,000 games across 250+ platforms. PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam libraries can sync automatically; the App Store listing also mentions Nintendo Switch importing. Physical copies and indie games can be added manually. Progress views include collection size, completion rate, backlog depth, hours played, a backlog score, and a Year in Review. For discovery, Backloggr lists games trending by community activity, wishlisted-release countdowns, and new releases sorted by hype. A dashboard combines Steam achievements, PlayStation trophies, and Xbox Gamerscore. Community features listed for the app include reviews, public lists, follows, comments, direct messages, badges, and a feed. The free plan includes library import, game tracking, trophies, and backlog tracking. Pro costs $2.99 a month, $8.99 a year, or 14.99 USD once. The website privacy policy says it is a placeholder that still needs actual processing and controller details.