Backlog by Time Engine vs Tidle
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.
Tidle
This app offers simple task management with reminders and productivity insights. Organize work, personal goals, and daily habits with features like subtasks and customizable widgets. Track progress and learn from your habits with a clean analytics view.
- Simple task management
- Subtasks for breaking down goals
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Customizable reminders
- Productivity analytics
- Minimalist design
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Tidle helps you stay organized with simple task management, reminders, and productivity insights. Use it for work, personal goals, and the little habits that add up. Stay organized Capture tasks quickly, add categories, and see what matters at a glance. Simplify with subtasks Turn big tasks into small wins. Check off steps as you go and keep momentum. Track Today at a glance with widgets Add a Home Screen or Lock Screen widget to see “Done X of Y” instantly, and jump straight into Today or add a new task with one tap. Reminders at the right time Set a reminder in seconds, from “in 15 minutes” to “tomorrow morning”, and let Tidle nudge you when it counts. Learn from your habits A clean analytics view helps you spot patterns, track weekly completion, and tighten up your routine over time. Beautifully simple Minimal design, smooth interactions, and a distraction-free experience that helps you stay focused on what's important.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Tidle at 3 against Backlog by Time Engine's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, Tidle every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backlog by Time Engine | Tidle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 100-8 Studio | Odesa LLC |
In-app purchases
Backlog by Time Engine
No in-app purchases
Tidle
No in-app purchases









