Comparison

GunStatus vs Backlog

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

Head to head
About

GunStatus

Features
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Put your firearm licence on autopilot. GunStatus checks SAPS for you and alerts you when your application status changes. Log shooting sessions, photos, and PDF exports for your records, licensing, or renewals. Stay informed. Stay compliant. Plan ahead for renewals. START YOUR 7-DAY FREE TRIAL Full Premium access during the trial. Cancel anytime in Apple ID subscription settings. AUTOMATIC SAPS STATUS TRACKING (Premium / Trial) • Background status checks • Push notifications when your status changes • New applications, renewals, competency and other application types • Less manual checking on SAPS sites NEVER MISS A RENEWAL DEADLINE (Premium / Trial) • Five reminders: 7 months, 6 months, about 4 months, about 1 month and 2 weeks before expiry • Renewal applications must be lodged at least 90 days before expiry, so you're reminded in time • Based on licence expiry dates you enter • Renewal notifications require Premium or an active trial SHOOTING LOG • Target practice, hunting, recreational, and custom sessions • Distance, rounds, dates, notes, and more • Photos, search, filter, sort, share summaries, PDF export Free: 2 sessions, 2 photos per session, one single-session PDF export. Premium: unlimited sessions and photos, full PDF / export options. COLLECTION & DEVICES • Premium: Unlimited firearms. Free: Up to 2 firearms • Serials, calibre, notes, photos, status history • iPhone and iPad; optional iCloud when enabled PRIVACY Data is stored on your device. SAPS is contacted for status checks, including background checks for eligible Premium users. iCloud uses Apple’s infrastructure. A small backend may be used for push registration and operations. See Privacy Policy. We do not sell your data or use it for ads. FOR SA OWNERS SAPS online enquiry integration; built around local licensing and renewal workflows. FREE: Manual SAPS checks, 2 firearms, application history, limited shooting log (2 sessions, 2 photos/session), one PDF export. PREMIUM: Background checks (where available), push alerts, unlimited firearms, renewal reminders, unlimited shooting log & photos, full PDF options. R29.99/month • R249.99/year. 7-day trial where available. TERMS: Charged to Apple ID at purchase. Auto-renews unless cancelled 24+ hours before period end. Manage in Apple Account Settings. Trial rules follow your region. Terms: https://gunstatus.co.za/terms-of-service/ Privacy: https://gunstatus.co.za/privacy-policy/ Support: info@gunstatus.co.za

About

Backlog

Organize all your media, games, and books in one place. This app provides a clean, distraction-free interface to track what you want to watch, play, or read, helping you decide what to tackle next without feeling overwhelmed.

Highlights
  • Organize backlog across categories
  • Quick item addition
  • Track progress (next, completed, on hold)
  • Minimalist interface
  • Distraction-free design
Features
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Backlog helps you keep track of everything you want to watch, play or read - all in one clean, distraction-free app. Whether it’s films you mean to watch, games you plan to finish, or books waiting on your shelf, Backlog gives you a simple place to store it all and decide what’s next. Key features: • Organise your backlog across multiple categories • Add items quickly with a clean, minimal interface • Keep track of what’s next, completed, or on hold • Designed to stay out of your way and keep you focused No clutter. No pressure. Just a better way to manage your backlog instead of using never-ending Notes or other apps which just overwhelm you. Perfect for media lovers, gamers, book worms, and anyone who wants to keep track of the things they care about.

Screenshots

GunStatus4 screens
Backlog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: GunStatus at every 4 days against Backlog's every 5 weeks. Backlog's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. GunStatus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Backlog sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GunStatus ships an update every 4 days, Backlog every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
GunStatus versus Backlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGunStatusBacklog
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB21 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRudi LouwCURTIS TAYLOR

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GunStatus

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual Plan (Best Value)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
4 purchases

Backlog

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip!$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Huge Tip$9.99

Questions

Is GunStatus free?
GunStatus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Backlog free?
Backlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GunStatus or Backlog have ads?
Neither GunStatus nor Backlog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GunStatus or Backlog?
GunStatus ships an update every 4 days, and Backlog every 5 weeks. Most recently, GunStatus was updated on October 14, 2026 and Backlog on October 2, 2026.

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