# ForgeMe old vs Back Burner

The clearest difference is update cadence: Back Burner at monthly against ForgeMe old's every 4 months. ForgeMe old's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ForgeMe old sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Back Burner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ForgeMe old ships an update every 4 months, Back Burner monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ForgeMe old | Back Burner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-burner-simple-to-do-app/id6458000899/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Generation-IA](https://appshunter.io/developer/601829950) | [Benjamin Carroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/440013551) |

## What reviewers say

### ForgeMe old

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forgeme-old/id1626109390)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ForgeMe for a month | $3.49 | per month |
| ForgeMe for one year | $34.99 | per year |


### Back Burner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-burner-simple-to-do-app/id6458000899)

Capture tasks and goals you want to address later. This app offers a card-based system to manage eventual to-dos, helping you focus on personal accomplishments instead of endless lists. It's a simple way to track and complete your objectives.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ForgeMe old free?

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

### Is Back Burner free?

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

### Do ForgeMe old or Back Burner have ads?

Neither ForgeMe old nor Back Burner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ForgeMe old or Back Burner?

ForgeMe old ships an update every 4 months, and Back Burner monthly. Most recently, ForgeMe old was updated on November 3, 2026 and Back Burner on November 3, 2026.

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