Head-to-head · Game Playtime Trackers
Pyroblast vs Steins;Tracker
Pyroblast leads on 0 checks, Steins;Tracker on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePyroblast · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresSteins;Tracker · 1 of 2
Pyroblast scores higher on our rubric for game playtime trackers: 8.8 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.
Pyroblast is the better fit for free multi-platform achievement and playtime tracking. Steins;Tracker is the better fit for windows users wanting rich local statistics.
- Pyroblast fits best
Free multi-platform achievement and playtime tracking
- Steins;Tracker fits best
Windows users wanting rich local statistics
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Side by side
| Feature | Pyroblast 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Steins;Tracker 8.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.3 |
| Ranking | #3 in Game Playtime Trackers | #5 in Game Playtime Trackers |
| Best for | Free multi-platform achievement and playtime tracking | Windows users wanting rich local statistics |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Windows |
| Support | Email, Community | Email, Community |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business |
| Features Pyroblast 0/2 · Steins;Tracker 1/2 | ||
| Mobile app | — | — |
| Desktop app | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Tracking mode | Not checked yet | Automatic |
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Windows PC |
| History retention | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Data export | Not checked yet | Basic |
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| Our verdict | Pyroblast is a free, web-based game tracking service for individual gamers who want one profile for playtime, sessions, achievements, trophies, and completion progress. It connects Steam, PlayStation, Xbox, and selected additional gaming… Read the review → |
Steins;Tracker is a Windows desktop application for automatically recording game time locally. It suits PC players who want more than a simple total, with daily and overall playtime statistics, session logs, goals, averages, yearly… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Pyroblast — where it wins
- Combines Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox profiles in one account
- Automatically logs sessions and breaks playtime down by day, week, and lifetime
- Adds achievement statistics, streaks, rarity pages, and leaderboards
Where it doesn't
- Web-only access means there is no mobile or desktop app
- Platform coverage differs between core tracking and achievement pages
- Leaderboards and public profiles may not suit private-first players
Steins;Tracker — where it wins
- Automatic detection with sessions, goals, averages, heatmaps, and charts
- CSV export plus per-game statistics and custom icons
- Hardware monitoring and local-network dashboard access from a phone
Where it doesn't
- Windows PC only, with no mobile app
- No verified integrations with other platforms or services
- Pro features and downloadable content are separate from the free mode
- Pyroblast8.8/10 · Free plan
A free web tracker that unifies playtime, achievements, and profiles across major platforms.
Visit PyroblastFull verdict → - Steins;Tracker8.3/10 · Free plan
A detailed free tracker for Windows users who want local playtime statistics.
Visit Steins;TrackerFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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