MioLog

Overview

MioLog combines a game library with dated play logs, session-time tracking, ratings, and review drafting. Its cover-first shelf and backlog, finished, and paused filters make it useful for keeping a personal collection in order, while its recommendation tool helps choose from that collection. It is a focused record-keeping tool, not a reason to expect a social gaming network.

The app works offline and requires no account. Its AGPL license and inspectable source suit users who want to examine how local data and backups work. Sync is optional and runs through Mio Server, which is free, open source, and self-hostable; that offers control, but is less convenient than a managed cloud service.

Key features

Library and play journal

Game pages bring session time, dated logs, ratings, and reviews together, giving players more than a checklist of titles. Platform tracking, playtime tracking, completion history, library import, and data export make the journal useful across the life of a collection.

Choosing and reflecting

Mio’s Choice suggests games from the local library without relying on an AI service, a practical nudge when deciding what to play next. Year in Review summarizes finished games, favorite platforms, play time, and ratings in a shareable card. On-device review drafting works without the server; server-backed drafting is available through optional Mio Server.

Try before organizing

A demo with sample games and logs lets prospective users explore Home, Library, and the journal before starting their own collection.

Pricing

MioLog costs 0.00 USD per free. The free plan is open source, offline-first, and requires no account, so there is no paid tier to unlock the core journal. Its main trade-off is that cross-device sync depends on optional Mio Server rather than being built into a managed account service.

Platforms

MioLog is available on Android, iOS, and the web. It can be added to an iPhone or iPad home screen through Safari and installed on Android through Chrome, making it accessible on mobile without relying solely on a browser tab.

Who it's for

MioLog is a strong fit for players who want a private backlog, play history, and review workspace that continues to work offline. It is also appealing to people who prefer open-source software and are comfortable self-hosting if they want sync. Players seeking turnkey cloud synchronization should weigh that setup burden carefully.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Offline use and no required account make the journal usable without signing up or depending on connectivity.
• Pros: Logs, ratings, reviews, and collection status live together, with import and export supporting long-term collection management.
• Pros: Recommendations use the local library without an AI service, and Year in Review turns play history into a shareable summary.
• Cons: Cross-device sync requires optional Mio Server, so users wanting a managed, automatic sync service may find the approach inconvenient.
• Cons: The app's emphasis is on a personal library and journal; it is not the obvious choice for someone prioritizing a social profile.

Alternatives

For a broader set of options, browse Game Backlog Trackers.

• GameTrack is worth considering if you want Android, iOS, and macOS support and a free plan with unlimited games, three custom lists, and three tags.
• Playloggr may suit players looking for a free Android and web service with an unlimited library and wishlist, folders, rankings, achievements, and a public profile.
• Backlog Zero is a free macOS and Windows option with all features included, no tiers, and no account.
• Infinite Backlog is a free web-based alternative.
• Playlogged is a free Android and iOS alternative with no account, offline use, and no cloud sync.
• Backloggd may fit web users who want unlimited game logging, lists, reviews, and journal tracking on its free plan, with 14 days of recent activity.
• Grouvee is another web-based option.
• Tsumi is another free web-based option.

Verdict

Choose MioLog if you want a free, offline-capable game journal that combines backlog organization with play records and review tools, without requiring an account. Its open-source, self-hostable sync is a meaningful advantage for users who value control; look elsewhere if you expect cross-device sync to work automatically through a managed service.