Comparison

Prime Timer vs #Backlog

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

Head to head
About

Prime Timer

A minimalist and elegant timer designed for efficiency and focus. It offers haptic and acoustic feedback, supports dark mode, and integrates deeply with iOS features like widgets and Live Activities. Ideal for various activities requiring precise timing.

Highlights
  • Minimalist and elegant design
  • Haptic and acoustic feedback
  • iOS Home Screen Widgets
  • Live Activity on Lock Screen
  • Control Center integration
  • System Alarm notification
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A timer you'll love. Minimalist. Satisfying. Beautiful. Optimized for efficiency. Completely free. Handcrafted specifically for iPhone & iPad. Ultimate simplicity. No clutter. Pure focus. With with haptic and acoustic feedback. And attention to the last detail. Supports dark mode. Deeply integrated into iOS. Comes with: • Widgets in different sizes for your Home Screen • a Live Activity with a progress bar on your Lock Screen • Control Buttons to start or stop your timer right from Control Center or with your iPhone's Action Button • a System Alarm when the time is up, just like the Apple timer Ideal for • working out • focusing • workshops • cooking • preparing a cup of tea or coffee • meditation • speaking on stage If you love fluid productivity apps with attention to every detail – this app is for you!

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

Prime Timer4 screens
#Backlog3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Prime Timer at none against #Backlog's 1. Prime Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown). #Backlog's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. #Backlog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Prime Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Prime Timer versus #Backlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrime Timer#Backlog
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMischa HildebrandCatherina Kraiko

In-app purchases

None

Prime Timer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

#Backlog

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

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

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