Comparison

Backlog by Time Engine vs Capsule List

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

Head to head
About

Backlog by Time Engine

Features
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Backlog is a time based todo list, add an backlog, add items and subitems to it, associate it with a time amount representing a how much it will take to be done with it. Backlog adds all your items time and show how much workload you have. Simply check and uncheck items, move them to prioritize them or delete them.

About

Capsule List

Features
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A simple to-do/shopping list app that allows you to track your tasks easily. The app makes it convenient to reuse archived tasks. Usage: - Enter text in the input box to add a new task. - Click on a task to mark it as completed. - Long press to select a task. - After selecting any task, click on other tasks to select multiple tasks. - Click on a selected task to deselect it. - Click the "ARCHIVE" button to move completed or selected tasks to the archive area. - Click the "ARCHIVE" button to delete selected tasks. - Click the "+" button on the right side of the input box to show/hide the archive area. - Click on tasks in the archive area to move them to the top. - Click the icon in the upper right corner to display the history. - Click the "+" button in the sidebar to add a new list. - Long press the list title in the sidebar to display the edit page. - On the list edit page, you can edit the list title and label color. - Click the "DELETE" button at the bottom of the list edit page to delete the list.

Screenshots

Backlog by Time Engine4 screens
Capsule List3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Backlog by Time Engine at every 3 weeks against Capsule List's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backlog by Time Engine ships an update every 3 weeks, Capsule List every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Backlog by Time Engine versus Capsule List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBacklog by Time EngineCapsule List
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks โ€” betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.4 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer100-8 StudioJIANBO WANG

In-app purchases

None

Backlog by Time Engine

No in-app purchases

None

Capsule List

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backlog by Time Engine free?
Backlog by Time Engine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Capsule List free?
Capsule List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backlog by Time Engine or Capsule List have ads?
Neither Backlog by Time Engine nor Capsule List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backlog by Time Engine or Capsule List?
Backlog by Time Engine ships an update every 3 weeks, and Capsule List every 4 months. Most recently, Backlog by Time Engine was updated on October 7, 2026 and Capsule List on October 19, 2026.

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