Distant vs #Backlog
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Distant
Enhance concentration with a premium focus timer that blocks distracting applications. Track your progress with detailed analytics and celebrate achievements. Customize your sessions and themes for a personalized productivity experience.
- App blocking for distractions
- Customizable focus sessions
- Detailed progress analytics
- Achievement system
- Intuitive dark interface
- Multiple timer modes
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Distant is a premium focus timer designed to help you disconnect from digital distractions and reclaim your time. Set a focus session, block distracting apps, and stay present in what matters most. Beautiful, Intuitive Design Dark, premium interface with tactile dial controls Smooth animations and haptic feedback Customizable themes and gradients Multiple timer appearance modes (Standard, Minimal, Detailed) Powerful Focus Features Focus sessions from 1 to 240 minutes Deep Focus mode for extended concentration Quick presets for instant session starts Custom focus types (Work, Study, Reading, Meditation, etc.) Pause and resume sessions as needed Emergency override with a 5-minute break Track Your Progress Detailed analytics and insights Session history with completion tracking Achievement system to celebrate milestones Experience points and level progression Focus streaks and statistics Smart Notifications Progress updates during sessions Session completion alerts Motivational reminders In-app notification center Customization Personalize colors and gradients Configure quick preset durations Toggle features to match your workflow Available in 10 languages
#Backlog
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Distant at none against #Backlog's shown. #Backlog's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Distant sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and #Backlog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Distant | #Backlog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Odd Omens | Catherina Kraiko |
In-app purchases
Distant
- Distant Full Access$3.99
#Backlog
- Remove ads$1.99









