# Back Burner - Simple To-Do App — Get to it... eventually!

> A simple card-based task manager for eventual to-dos and personal goals. (iPhone/iPad app by Benjamin Carroll.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-burner-simple-to-do-app/id6458000899 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Benjamin Carroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/440013551)
- Category: Productivity, Developer Tools
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-09-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-burner-simple-to-do-app/id6458000899/reviews.md

## What is Back Burner?

You have projects. You have tasks. And you have things you want to do... eventually.

Back Burner is a place to collect those eventual to-dos so that you can revisit them, revise them, and get them done when you've got the time.

Back Burner is also an alternative to social networks. Have five minutes free on your commute? Instead of doom scrolling the latest bad news, check out your Back Burner and swipe to find something you can accomplish for YOU! Or if you have a new goal you want to jot down quickly, throw it on your Back Burner and come back to it later!

Whether it's paying a bill or calling a loved one, signing up for that course or remembering to drink water a few times a day, Back Burner is a great way to track and accomplish your goals simply and easily.

Other task managers fill your screen with llists, and require you to set time tables and dependencies. Back Burner follows the model of a card deck, allowing you to have one idea per card, and just rotate through, swiping left to postpone something you're not ready to do, or swiping right when you've done it.

Users get 100 cards for free, with titles only. Subscribers get unlimited cards, with both titles and descriptions, tags, filters, and search. And there are dozens of features in development which will all be available to subscribers only.

Download Back Burner now for FREE, and when you love it, subscribe to unlock everything!

Use of this app is pursuant to the standard Apple App Store EULA at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Card-based task management
- Swipe to postpone or complete tasks
- Capture eventual to-dos
- Alternative to social media scrolling
- Goal tracking
- Unlimited cards for subscribers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.29 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $2.90 | per year |
| Superfan Annual Subscription | $29.00 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-burner-simple-to-do-app/id6458000899/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Feature request

*2024-12-01*

Amazing app, I’m using as a todo list but it would be nice if I could create a whole weeks worth of cards so I’m not doing it everyday
 * double tap and there’s an option to add it to a certain day
- this would probably make the repeat buggy but if you can find a way to make it work, that would be amazing

### 5/5 — Helps me keep things in mind

*2023-10-23*

This is exactly what I need to help me keep my goals and the steps to achieve them on my mind so I don’t forget.  I use it to just kind of swipe through a stack of the most important tasks and even though I am not doing them yet, I am still reminded of them without being stressed out by a huge list of to-do items since they are presented one at a time.  Also, thumbing through them provides a physical mechanic that helps somehow as well.

### 5/5 — Super easy to use

*2023-09-22*

This app makes your to-do list or notes easy to work with in a very intuitive interface.

## Frequently asked questions about Back Burner

### What is Back Burner?

Back Burner is a productivity app designed to help you manage tasks and goals that you want to address later. It uses a card-based system, allowing you to swipe tasks to postpone or mark them as complete.

### How does Back Burner's free version work?

The free version of Back Burner allows users to create up to 100 cards with titles only. This provides a basic way to capture eventual to-dos and get started with the app's unique interface.

### What features are included with a Back Burner subscription?

Subscribers to Back Burner gain access to unlimited cards with both titles and descriptions, as well as advanced features like tags and filters for better organization and search capabilities.

### Does Back Burner have ads?

No, Back Burner is ad-free. The app is monetized through optional subscriptions that unlock additional features and capacity.

### What are the subscription costs for Back Burner?

Back Burner offers several subscription plans: a monthly subscription for $0.29/month, an annual subscription for $2.90/year, and a Superfan Annual Subscription for $29.00/year.

### On which devices can I use Back Burner?

Back Burner is currently supported on iPhones. The app is designed for mobile use on the iOS platform.

### How often is Back Burner updated?

The latest version of Back Burner is 1.5, which was last updated on January 19, 2026. The developer is actively working on new features for subscribers.

### What is the age rating for Back Burner?

Back Burner has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This indicates it contains no mature content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-01-19

Main new feature is that you can add a card via Siri with prompts like:
                "Add a task to Back Burner",
                "Add to my Back Burner",
                "Remember something with Back Burner",
                "Back Burner this",
                "Back Burner something",
                "Back Burner an idea",
                "Add a card to Back Burner"

Also, for non-subscribed users, they'll occasionally see a card with links to my other apps.

### 1.3 — 2023-12-13

You can now search for cards in your active, completed, and deleted decks!

### 1.2 — 2023-11-15

- Access deleted cards and either re-activate or permanently delete them.
- Access completed cards and either re-activate or delete them.
- Categorize your active cards with custom tags.
- Filter your cards by tag so you can focus on a specific category of back burner items.
- Nice new animations for filter switching.

### 1.1 — 2023-10-15

- Improved animation on card creation.
- If you don't enter any new information when creating a new card, the creation will be cancelled with an animation instead of leaving you with an empty card in your deck.
- When marking a card to be complete, you have the option of immediately confirming, or canceling the completion within five seconds.

### 1.0 — 2023-09-18

No release notes.

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