Comparison

Backlog by Time Engine vs #Backlog

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

Head to head
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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

#Backlog

Features
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Backlog is a calm and simple task manager built around one daily ritual: review what matters. It helps you stay connected to your tasks without pressure, overload, or endless lists. Backlog is not about chasing productivity. It’s about clarity, focus, and quiet confidence in your work. A different approach to tasks: β€’ Review your tasks once a day β€’ Focus only on what matters now β€’ Avoid clutter and constant notifications β€’ Build a simple, sustainable habit How Backlog works: β€’ Add tasks without over-planning β€’ Group and reflect, not just complete β€’ Stay aware of important items β€’ Keep your task list calm and manageable Designed for: β€’ People who feel overwhelmed by classic to-do apps β€’ Those who prefer reflection over pressure β€’ A mindful, minimalist workflow Backlog turns task management into a daily ritual β€” simple, calm, and human.

Screenshots

Backlog by Time Engine4 screens
#Backlog3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backlog by Time Engine at none against #Backlog's 1. Backlog by Time Engine also leads on ads (none vs shown). #Backlog's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. #Backlog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backlog by Time Engine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Backlog by Time Engine versus #Backlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBacklog by Time Engine#Backlog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.412.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer100-8 StudioCatherina Kraiko

In-app purchases

None

Backlog by Time Engine

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

#Backlog

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Backlog by Time Engine free?
Backlog by Time Engine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is #Backlog free?
#Backlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backlog by Time Engine or #Backlog have ads?
#Backlog shows ads; Backlog by Time Engine does not.

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