Comparison

BackLog vs MemoLinker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BackLog

Features
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Feeling overwhelmed by your projects and the endless list of tasks? "BackLog" is the simple yet powerful issue tracker designed to bring clarity and focus to your workflow. By organizing tasks within projects and visualizing their priority and status, this app helps you smoothly guide your plans to completion. Key Features: Project-Based Organization Manage multiple projects independently. Whether it's for client work, personal studies, or a hobby creation, you can keep your tasks neatly separated and your mind clear. Visual Progress Tracking (Status Management) All tasks are automatically grouped by their status: "Not Started," "In Progress," and "Completed." Instantly see what you're working on and what's left to do at a single glance. Prioritize What Matters Assign a "High," "Medium," or "Low" priority to each task. Your lists are sorted by priority, ensuring you always focus on the most important work first. Deadline Management & Overdue Alerts Set a deadline for every task to support systematic progress. Unfinished tasks that have passed their due date are automatically highlighted in red, preventing anything from slipping through the cracks. iCloud Sync Your projects and tasks sync automatically across all your devices via iCloud. Pick up right where you left off, whether you're on iPhone or iPad. Simple and Intuitive Interface A clean, straightforward design that anyone can master in minutes. Adding, editing, and deleting tasks is a seamless and stress-free experience. --- BackLog+ Premium (Monthly Subscription) Take your experience further with BackLog+ Premium. What's included: Ā· Ad-free experience — all banner ads are removed from every screen Ā· Unlimited projects — create as many projects as you need Ā· Unlimited tasks — add unlimited tasks to any project Pricing & Terms: Ā· Price: from $0.49 / month (price may vary by region) Ā· Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase Ā· Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Ā· You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings Ā· No free trial is offered Privacy Policy: https://ios-mac-a7694.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ --- Perfect For: Developers managing personal software projects. Freelancers juggling multiple client assignments. Students planning their studies or research. Anyone organizing a hobby project or event. Make complexity simple. Download "BackLog" today and elevate your project management to the next level.

About

MemoLinker

Features
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MemoLinker is a beautiful URL bookmark manager that lets you save links with memos and organize them your way. — Why MemoLinker — Most bookmark apps just save URLs. MemoLinker lets you add a quick note to each link so you remember WHY you saved it. Combined with custom folders, secret vaults, and seamless Share Sheet integration, your reading list finally makes sense. — Free Features — • Save URLs with auto-fetched titles and thumbnails • Add memos to remember context • Organize into unlimited folders • Search across titles, URLs, and memos • Save from any app via the Share Sheet • Quick add via widgets and Spotlight • Export to JSON or HTML (Safari / Chrome compatible) • 7 languages: English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, German, French, Spanish — MemoLinker Pro — A one-time purchase unlocks: • Secret Folders: Lock private URLs behind PIN, Face ID, or Touch ID. Hide them completely with a 5-tap gesture on the home screen. • Ad-free experience • Custom themes (Ocean, Sunset, Forest, Monochrome) • All future Pro features included — no subscription — Privacy First — Your data never leaves your device. URLs are stored locally. Passwords and secret folders are securely encrypted on-device using iOS standard protection. We don't have servers. We don't collect data. — Designed for iOS — • Glassmorphism design with brand colors • Dark Mode support • iOS 17.0 or later • Widget support (Recent URLs, Quick Add) • App Intents for Siri shortcuts • VoiceOver compatible Download MemoLinker today.

Screenshots

BackLog4 screens
MemoLinker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MemoLinker at every 10 days against BackLog's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. BackLog sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per month and MemoLinker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BackLog ships an update every 5 months, MemoLinker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
BackLog versus MemoLinker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackLogMemoLinker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhirokazu murabeSuguru Manaka

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BackLog

Subscriptions1
  • BackLog Premium (Monthly)$0.491 Month
1 purchases

MemoLinker

One-time1
  • MemoLinker Pro$5.99

Questions

Is BackLog free?
BackLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MemoLinker free?
MemoLinker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BackLog or MemoLinker have ads?
Both BackLog and MemoLinker show ads.
Which is updated more often, BackLog or MemoLinker?
BackLog ships an update every 5 months, and MemoLinker every 10 days. Most recently, BackLog was updated on October 16, 2026 and MemoLinker on October 5, 2026.

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