Best media backlog tracker (2026)
Most “backlog tracker” tools are excellent at one medium. Letterboxd owns film, Backloggd owns game logging, Trakt owns TV-and-film with automatic scrobbling. They’re all genuinely good — but if your backlog is a mix of games, movies and shows, you end up running three apps and three separate to-do lists.
PlayQueue is built for exactly that mix: one backlog for games, movies and TV, with AI-curated recommendations across all three, episode tracking, ratings, imports from the tools below, and an installable mobile-first app. Below is an honest roundup — where each single-medium tool shines, and where one cross-media list wins.
PlayQueue vs Single-medium tools, feature by feature
| Feature | PlayQueue | Single-medium tools |
|---|---|---|
| Games + movies + TV in one app | Yes — the whole point | Each tool covers one medium |
| Best for film community & reviews | Public top-10 & shareable lists | Letterboxd — best-in-class for film |
| Best for a games social diary | Personal game backlog with ratings & tags | Backloggd — strong gaming community |
| Best for automatic scrobbling | Manual, tap-first tracking | Trakt — scrobbles hands-free |
| AI-curated recommendations | Yes — cross-media, each with a reason | Generally not AI-recommendation products |
| Episode tracking for TV | Yes, episode by episode | Trakt yes; film/game tools no |
| Import from other tools | Letterboxd, Trakt, IMDb & JSON | Most export; few import each other |
| Installable app / offline | Installable PWA, works offline | Varies by tool |
| Price | Free to 50 items · Pro €4.99/mo | Most free with an optional paid tier |
Comparison reflects publicly known features at the time of writing. Other products’ names and features belong to their respective owners; details there may change.
Who should pick which
Your backlog is games + movies + TV
→ Pick PlayQueue
It’s the one option built to hold all three in a single list with AI picks.
You only track films and want the community
→ Pick Letterboxd
Best-in-class film social network, reviews and diary.
You only log games and want a social diary
→ Pick Backloggd
Strong gaming community, reviews and lists.
You want hands-free TV/film tracking
→ Pick Trakt
Automatic scrobbling and a deep integration ecosystem.
Frequently asked
What is the best backlog tracker in 2026?
It depends on what you track. For a single medium, the specialists are excellent: Letterboxd for film, Backloggd for game logging, Trakt for hands-free TV and film. If you track a mix of games, movies and TV, PlayQueue is the standout because it puts all three in one backlog with AI-curated recommendations, instead of making you run three separate apps.
Is there one app that tracks games, movies and TV together?
Yes — PlayQueue is built specifically for cross-media backlogs. Games, movies and TV share one list with statuses, 1–10 ratings, episode tracking and tags, plus AI-curated picks across all three. It also imports from Letterboxd, Trakt and IMDb so you can consolidate from the single-medium tools.
Can I move my existing lists into PlayQueue?
Yes. PlayQueue imports from Letterboxd, Trakt and IMDb CSVs, restores JSON backups, and lets you paste any list of titles to match and add — so you can pull your film, TV and game history into one place.
How much does PlayQueue cost?
PlayQueue is free for up to 50 items across games, movies and TV. PlayQueue Pro is €4.99/mo or €39.99/yr and adds AI-curated recommendations, unlimited items, episode tracking, tags and import — cancel anytime.
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One backlog for games, movies & TV
Track it, rate it, and let AI-curated picks tell you what to start next — free for up to 50 items.