Comparison

Screencat vs #Backlog

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

Head to head
About

Screencat

This app helps users break phone addiction and stop doomscrolling by "locking" distracting applications. Users earn coins by using the app, which can be spent to unlock apps or customize a virtual pet.

Highlights
  • Lock distracting apps
  • Gamified unlocking process
  • Earn coins for app usage
  • Customize virtual pet
  • Stop doomscrolling
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Are you addicted to your phone? Screencat is here to help! Screencat is a fun, simple, and super effective way to tame your phone addiction, and stop doomscrolling. Screencat lets you "lock" distracting apps and will force you to go through an unlocking process before you can use any apps you add. For every app you add to Screencat, you will earn coins. You can spend these coins to unlock apps, or buy stylish accessories for you cat! See our terms of service here - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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: • Review your tasks once a day • Focus only on what matters now • Avoid clutter and constant notifications • Build a simple, sustainable habit How Backlog works: • Add tasks without over-planning • Group and reflect, not just complete • Stay aware of important items • Keep your task list calm and manageable Designed for: • People who feel overwhelmed by classic to-do apps • Those who prefer reflection over pressure • A mindful, minimalist workflow Backlog turns task management into a daily ritual — simple, calm, and human.

Screenshots

Screencat4 screens
#Backlog3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Screencat at none against #Backlog's shown. #Backlog's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.5). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Screencat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and #Backlog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Screencat versus #Backlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreencat#Backlog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperScreencatCatherina Kraiko

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screencat

Subscriptions1
  • Screencat Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Screencat Pro Lifetime Special$24.99
  • Screencat Pro Lifetime$39.99
1 purchases

#Backlog

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Screencat free?
Screencat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is #Backlog free?
#Backlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screencat or #Backlog have ads?
#Backlog shows ads; Screencat does not.

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