Backlog by Time Engine vs Unheld
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β 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.
Unheld
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Unheld is a quiet space for focus. Most focus apps make you watch the clock. Unheld does the opposite. Start a session, put your phone down, and focus without thinking about time. There are no ticking countdowns, no pressure, and no productivity scores. Time is held quietly in the background so you can stay present with your work. Unheld is designed for people who want calm focus instead of urgency β students, creatives, professionals, and anyone who finds traditional timers stressful. Features β’ One-tap focus sessions β’ No countdown by default β’ Gentle end reminders (optional) β’ Session history for reflection, not tracking β’ Apple Watch support β’ Local-only storage β your data stays on your device Premium (One-time purchase) Unlock session history, weekly summaries, and optional tags with a single purchase. No subscriptions. Designed for calm Unheld is not a Pomodoro timer and not a productivity system. Itβs a quiet container for focus β so you can stop thinking about time and simply work.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backlog by Time Engine at none against Unheld's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Unheld sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backlog by Time Engine asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Backlog by Time Engine | Unheld |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 β better | 16.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 100-8 Studio | Guo Yu |
In-app purchases
Backlog by Time Engine
No in-app purchases
Unheld
- Unheld Premium$5.99
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