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Yourtier (Tier) versus HowLongToBeat
CompareYourtier (Tier)HowLongToBeat
VerdictWorth itWorth it
Best forGamers logging a backlogGamers pacing a purchase or backlog
Who it's not forNon-gamers . it is purely a game journalNon-gamers . a game-length site has no work use
PrivacyNo known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.⁴No known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.15
Support qualityOnly a contact email found; no support evidence.Community forum only, no formal channel
Public sentimentOrganic user chatter is sparse; the only direct mention found is a gamer sharing a personal ranking list built on the site.⁸Users broadly like it as a quick time-check but frequently report estimates don't fit their personal pace.⁹
Biggest gotchaFree today, but no paid-tier info exists in sources . future paywalls possible.²No official API . third-party tools scrape the site and break when it changes16

Pick Yourtier (Tier) when

  • Gamers logging a backlog
  • Letterboxd-style social raters
  • Cross-platform players (iOS/Android/web)
  • Completionists tracking wishlists to credits

When Yourtier (Tier) is not a fit

  • Non-gamers . it is purely a game journal
  • Businesses or teams . it is a consumer app, not a work tool
  • Users needing playtime estimates and completion data (HowLongToBeat does more)
  • Buyers who require verified review coverage or support SLAs

Pick HowLongToBeat when

  • Gamers pacing a purchase or backlog
  • Completionists logging hours
  • Busy players deciding what's worth finishing
  • Researchers using playtime data

When HowLongToBeat is not a fit

  • Non-gamers . a game-length site has no work use
  • Teams wanting an official API or SLA
  • Anyone expecting guaranteed-accurate times
  • Deal hunters . it tracks hours, not prices

Sources

  1. Tier · Your gaming journal and game trackeryourtier.com
    official
  2. Tier - Social app for gamers (Google Play)play.google.com
    official
  3. Tier - developer information (AppBrain)appbrain.com
    review
  4. Product security pageyourtier.com
    security
  5. Privacy Policy - Tieryourtier.com
    security
  6. Backloggd alternatives: 5 game trackers comparedyourtier.com
    official
  7. HowLongToBeat alternatives: 5 options comparedyourtier.com
    official
  8. Reddit user mention, r/HollowKnightreddit.com
    review
  9. How accurate is How Long To Beat for you? . r/pcgamingreddit.com
    review
  10. Do you find the times relatable? . r/playstationreddit.com
    review
  11. How accurate is howlongtobeat? . r/JRPGreddit.com
    review
  12. Why howlongtobeat.com Ruined Games For Meweb.phenixxgaming.com
    review
  13. HowLongToBeat vs Backloggd: Why I Use Bothtwoaveragegamers.com
    review
  14. HowLongToBeat game page (example)howlongtobeat.com
    official
  15. HLTB product security pagehowlongtobeat.com
    official
  16. Playnite plugin . HLTB data not downloading (issue)github.com
    review