PlayCounter vs RoTracker

PlayCounter is a free Windows desktop app that automatically records playtime for recognized PC games across launchers. It displays a live session timer and saves a session when a recognized game closes. The library shows game covers, total hours, and session counts; history includes dates, session lengths, streaks, and playtime summaries. Users can track milestones, add notes, and keep separate playthroughs for each game. Listed sources include Steam, Epic, Battle.net, Xbox app, GOG, EA app, Ubisoft Connect, Riot Client, itch.io, disc installs, and standalone executables. Steam, Xbox, and Epic imports can bring in the playtime those services report; Battle.net import supplies a game list but no playtime. Sessions, notes, and history stay on the user’s PC, and the desktop app requires no account. It can run offline, though automatic game matching, cover images, and update checks need a server connection. The public installer is for Windows; the site says macOS, Linux, and console live tracking are not supported by that installer. The app sends a pseudonymous installation identifier at startup and about hourly, and process identifiers for online game matching.

RoTracker is a web service for monitoring Roblox activity. It shows games played, time spent, and activity patterns in daily, weekly, and yearly views. A game library records play history and session counts, while live updates show what is being played now. Streak tracking covers current and longest streaks. Multiple Roblox accounts can be linked to one dashboard, after ownership verification enables automatic tracking. RoTracker says it collects activity through Roblox public APIs and does not access private or non-public Roblox data. It requires neither a Roblox password nor a browser extension or account access. Linked activity may appear on public leaderboards, with a Hide from leaderboards option for anonymous display. The service is in public beta and currently free: the Free plan is free, with no credit card or hidden fees. Data export is basic. The privacy policy lists encryption in transit, password hashing, access controls, security assessments, and suspicious-activity monitoring.