# Tiimo vs Backlog Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Backlog Studio at 100% against Tiimo's 48%. Backlog Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Tiimo's advantage is ratings volume (22K vs 1) and chart position (#183 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiimo sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month and Backlog Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backlog Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiimo has 22K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Tiimo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Backlog Studio's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiimo | Backlog Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiimo-to-do-list-planner/id1480220328/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlog-studio-read-later/id6778985019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#183** | — |
| Size | 241 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [tiimo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1300617106) | [Kintsugi Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778985021) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiimo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiimo-to-do-list-planner/id1480220328)

**Currently charting:** #183 Top Free · Productivity, #200 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This AI-powered planner simplifies executive function, focus, and productivity by helping users build routines and manage tasks. It reduces mental load and makes following through easier, acting as a supportive partner for busy weeks.

**Highlights:** AI Co-Planner for task prioritization, Visual schedule with drag-and-drop tasks, To-do list with AI priority grouping, Calming focus timer, Sync with Apple Calendar and Reminders, Home and lock screen widgets, Shareable profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $7.00 | per month |
| Pro | $11.99 | per month |
| Pro | $12.00 | per month |
| Tiimo Pro | $14.00 | per month |
| Pro | $36.00 | per year |
| Pro | $42.00 | per year |
| Pro | $48.00 | per year |
| Pro | $54.00 | per year |
| Tiimo Pro | $54.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps with organization and productivity
- 👍 Customizable and visually appealing
- 🎨 Useful for neurodivergent users
- ⏱️ Helpful visual timers and reminders
- 💡 Potential for life-changing impact

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🔄 Frequent layout and feature changes
- 💰 Subscription model too expensive
- 🔒 Lack of free basic version
- 🤯 Overwhelming and confusing to set up

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working consistently
- Syncing issues between devices
- Unexpected task/routine changes
- Difficulty editing or deleting activities
- Unreliable timer functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to reschedule/move tasks easily
- Customizable notification sounds
- Better calendar integration and views
- Option to hide/show certain task types
- More flexibility in routine/task creation


### Backlog Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlog-studio-read-later/id6778985019)

Save articles, PDFs, and videos to a private library for focused reading. Highlight passages, take notes, and organize your content with collections and tags. Download for offline access and use AI for summaries.

**Highlights:** Save articles, PDFs, and videos, Distraction-free reader, Highlighting and note-taking, Organize with collections and tags, Offline access, AI summarization, Cross-device sync

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month-to-Month Backlog Pro | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Backlog Pro Library | $299.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiimo free?

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

### Is Backlog Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiimo or Backlog Studio?

Backlog Studio is rated higher. Tiimo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Backlog Studio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tiimo or Backlog Studio have ads?

Neither Tiimo nor Backlog Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiimo or Backlog Studio?

Tiimo ships an update weekly, and Backlog Studio weekly. Most recently, Tiimo was updated on November 11, 2026 and Backlog Studio on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*