EA app vs GameHub Backlog

EA app is Electronic Arts’ game platform for Windows and Mac, replacing Origin on those systems. It lets users collect games, see what friends are playing, and find new EA releases. Linking an EA Account with supported platforms can import friends lists and help users play together. The app is required to play EA games on PC launched through Steam or Epic, and logging in requires an EA Account ID and password. It updates automatically at login unless an update launches while the app is already running. Windows requires a 64-bit PC with Windows 10 or 11; Mac requires macOS 10.15.8 or later. Other operating systems are not supported. The app has a free plan; EA Play costs $5.99 a month and EA Play Pro costs $16.99 a month. EA Play includes a game collection, select new-release trials of up to 10 hours, monthly rewards, and a 10% digital-purchase discount. Pro includes premium editions of select new games on day 1, a premium-edition game collection, and the same discount.

GameHub Backlog is a free web tracker for organizing, prioritizing, and managing a video game library. Users can record status and progress, create personalized categories and custom lists, and mark games as played, completed, dropped, or intended to play. Search filters, trending titles, and personalized recommendations support discovery. Community features let users share their gaming journey and find titles through other users. Members can submit reviews, ratings, and comments, which may appear publicly with a username or display name. The homepage states that the database contains 300K+ games and that game data is powered by IGDB. It also advertises 24/7 price monitoring and price history. The responsive web design works across devices. Visitors can browse without registering, but tracking games requires an account. Google login and magic links are available. The Free plan costs nothing and is free forever.