Comparison

Orion Browser by Kagi vs BacklogForge

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

Head to head
About

Orion Browser by Kagi

Experience a fast and private web browsing experience on your iPhone and iPad. This browser blocks ads and trackers by default, ensuring your online activity remains confidential. It's designed with a strong focus on user privacy, preventing personal information from leaving the app.

Highlights
  • Fast web browsing
  • No ads
  • No telemetry
  • Privacy-respecting design
  • Industry-leading anti-tracking
  • Built-in ad-blocker
Features
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Orion is a fast, free, web browser for iPhone and iPad with no ads, no telemetry. Check also Orion for your Mac desktop. Orion has been engineered from ground up as a truly privacy-respecting browser. We did it by embracing a simple principle - Orion is a zero telemetry browser. Your private information will never leave Orion by default. And to protect your privacy on the web, Orion comes with industry-leading anti-tracking technology as well as a powerful built-in ad-blocker. --- Privacy Policy: https://orionbrowser.com/privacy License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BacklogForge

Features
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BacklogForge connects to your Steam account, imports your game library, and helps you decide what to play next. It pulls completion time estimates from HowLongToBeat and compares them against your actual playtime to automatically track which games you have finished, which are in progress, and which are still sitting in your backlog. Designed for PC gamers who own large Steam libraries and want a structured, low-friction way to manage them — no spreadsheets, no third-party accounts, all data stored locally. Key Features: - Steam Library Sync — Automatically imports your entire Steam library. BacklogForge fetches HowLongToBeat estimates for every title in the background with live sync progress, so your backlog is always up to date. - Automatic Completion Tracking — Compares your actual playtime against HowLongToBeat targets to mark games as completed, in progress, or unstarted — no manual input needed. Supports Essential, Extended, and Completionist targets per game. - Play Next Recommendations — Two modes to cut through decision paralysis: Shuffle picks a weighted random game from your backlog, while Homestretch surfaces games you're closest to finishing — either by percentage or fewest hours remaining. - Library Statistics — A full stats dashboard with your completion grade (A+ → D-), hours remaining to clear your backlog, average finish time, monthly completion velocity, and a daily budget calculator showing how long until your backlog is clear. - Guest & Offline Mode — No Steam account required. Use the app in guest mode and add games manually. All data is stored locally in SQLite with no cloud sync. - Per-Game Notes & Ratings — Add personal notes and a 1–10 rating to any game. Export and import your full library (including notes and ratings) for backup or device transfer.

Screenshots

Orion Browser by Kagi4 screens
BacklogForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BacklogForge at none against Orion Browser by Kagi's 9. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Orion Browser by Kagi sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. BacklogForge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Orion Browser by Kagi versus BacklogForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrion Browser by KagiBacklogForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB22 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKagi Inc.Ajwad Tahmid Ayon

Bugs and requests

Orion Browser by Kagi

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Extensions not working properly
  • Tab management issues (tabs disappearing, not loading correctly)
  • Rendering problems on certain websites
  • Sync issues between devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved tab management and organization
  • Better extension compatibility and customization
  • Seamless cross-device sync
  • Ability to disable specific features (e.g., ad-blocker)

BacklogForge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Orion Browser by Kagi

Subscriptions2
  • Orion+ Monthly$5.001 Month
  • Orion+ Yearly$50.001 Year
One-time7
  • Small Tip$5.00
  • Medium Tip$10.00
  • Large Tip$20.00
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  • Generous Tip$30.00
  • Super Tip$50.00
  • Amazing Tip$100.00
  • Orion+ Lifetime$150.00
None

BacklogForge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Orion Browser by Kagi free?
Orion Browser by Kagi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BacklogForge free?
BacklogForge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Orion Browser by Kagi or BacklogForge have ads?
Neither Orion Browser by Kagi nor BacklogForge shows ads.

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