# BackLog vs Chronicle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chronicle at none against BackLog's 1. Chronicle also leads on ads (none vs shown). BackLog's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BackLog sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month. Chronicle asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | BackLog | Chronicle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [hirokazu murabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/894364772) | [Michael Frauenholtz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891516773) |

## What reviewers say

### BackLog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlog-manage-task-and-issue/id1069725247)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BackLog Premium (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |


### Chronicle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-work-journal/id6761791840)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BackLog free?

BackLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Chronicle free?

Chronicle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do BackLog or Chronicle have ads?

BackLog shows ads; Chronicle does not.

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