Comparison

To do list vs #Backlog

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

Head to head
About

To do list

This minimalist app helps you focus on completing just three tasks daily to build momentum and feel accomplished. It offers AI-powered suggestions and habit tracking to encourage consistency and personal growth without overwhelming you.

Highlights
  • Focus on 3 daily tasks
  • AI task suggestions
  • Habit streak tracking
  • Progress insights
  • Minimalist interface
  • Daily wins reflection
Features
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3 Things – Daily Tasks, Simplified Feel good every day by completing just 3 things. 3 Things is a minimalist daily task and habit tracker that helps you stay focused, build momentum, and feel accomplished — without the overwhelm of long to-do lists. Why Just 3 Things? Most task lists are too long. 3 Things keeps it simple — you choose (or get AI-suggested) just three tasks to focus on each day. Big or small, three wins a day can change everything. Powered by Smart AI - Get helpful task suggestions tailored to your past completions (Premium feature that require Subscription) - AI learns your habits and nudges you toward better routines (Premium feature that require Subscription) - See what types of tasks you tend to complete (or avoid) (Premium feature that require Subscription) Build Better Habits - Track your daily streak and progress over time - Revisit tasks you didn’t complete - Reflect on your wins and get insights into your behavior (Premium feature requires Subscription) Simple, Focused, Feel-Good Design Clean interface with zero clutter Focus only on what matters today Great for productivity, wellness, or personal growth Start small. Stay consistent. Feel accomplished. 3 Things a day make the anxiety go away! Download 3 Things and get started today. Privacy Policy: https://www.dailylabs.net/3things/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://www.dailylabs.net/3things/terms.html Licensing Agreement (EULA): [http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula](http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/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

To do list4 screens
#Backlog3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: To do list at none against #Backlog's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. To do list sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and #Backlog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
To do list versus #Backlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTo do list#Backlog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaily Labs, LLCCatherina Kraiko

In-app purchases

3 purchases

To do list

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99
1 purchases

#Backlog

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

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

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