Backlog by Time Engine vs Focus Today
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Backlog by Time Engine
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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.
Focus Today
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Stay focused and productive with Focus Today: Simple Todo List, the simple and efficient task manager designed to help you tackle your daily responsibilities with ease. Whether you’re at home, work, or on the go, Focus Today: Simple Todo List ensures that you stay on top of what matters most—today’s tasks. Key Features: • Daily Focus: Concentrate only on today’s tasks without the clutter of a long backlog. • Effortless Task Management: Add, edit, and delete tasks quickly with a user-friendly interface. • Flexible Task Migration: Easily move unfinished tasks to the next day or tomorrow’s list. • Simple Navigation: Seamlessly switch between yesterday, today, and tomorrow with just a swipe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Focus Today at daily against Backlog by Time Engine's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Backlog by Time Engine ships an update every 3 weeks, Focus Today daily. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backlog by Time Engine | Focus Today |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 100-8 Studio | Hojoshi LTD |
In-app purchases
Backlog by Time Engine
No in-app purchases
Focus Today
No in-app purchases
Questions
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