# Re vs Backtick

The clearest difference is rating: Re at 5.0 against Backtick's 4.7. Re also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Backtick's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Re sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Backtick sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Re holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backtick has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Re's written reviews are positive against 80% of Backtick's.

Re ships an update every 6 days, Backtick every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Re | Backtick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remind-task-verifier/id6503044074/reviews)** | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtick-terminal-widgets/id6802400384/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maciej Mejer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451053720) | [Elvis Mederos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895300240) |

## What reviewers say

### Re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remind-task-verifier/id6503044074)

This app helps individuals manage checking compulsions associated with OCD. It allows users to log completed tasks with notes or photos, providing tangible proof to reduce anxiety and the urge to re-check. The goal is to change responses to intrusive thoughts and reclaim mental energy.

**Highlights:** Log completed tasks, Attach photos for confirmation, Timestamped task records, Reduce checking compulsions, Manage anxiety and stress, Break cycles of doubt

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $3.99 | one-time |


### Backtick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtick-terminal-widgets/id6802400384)

This app transforms your home and lock screens into a functional terminal. Display real-time data like calendar events, reminders, weather, and system stats directly on your device's interface.

**Highlights:** Functional terminal interface on home/lock screen, Display calendar, reminders, weather, battery, GitHub, Full-page and console widgets, 35+ widget types including git, focus, and weather, Lock screen widgets and StandBy mode support, Customizable themes and palettes, Integrates with Shortcuts and Siri

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day Trial of Backtick Pro | Free | one-time |
| Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Re free?

Re is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Backtick free?

Backtick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Re or Backtick?

Re is rated higher. Re averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Backtick averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Re or Backtick have ads?

Neither Re nor Backtick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Re or Backtick?

Re ships an update every 6 days, and Backtick every 9 days. Most recently, Re was updated on November 4, 2026 and Backtick on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*