Comparison

Planelo vs #Backlog

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

Head to head
About

Planelo

Features
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Ideas first. Projects later. Planelo is the missing link between your notes app and your project tracker. Capture messy thoughts instantly, refine them at your own pace, then graduate the best ones into structured projects when they’re ready. Built for developers and creators who think fast and build often. WHY PLANELO? β€’ Idea-First Workflow: Start with a spark, not a ticket. Ideas live freely until you’re ready to act. β€’ AI Task Breakdown: Let AI split big goals into clear, actionable subtasks. β€’ API-First Design: Send ideas from scripts, CI/CD pipelines, or AI agents via REST API. β€’ AES-256 Encryption: Your data is encrypted at rest. We never sell it. β€’ Cross-Device Sync: Seamless across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. β€’ Smart Inbox: Tags, priorities, and automatic organization when you need it. β€’ Offline-Ready: Capture ideas anywhere. We sync when you’re back. Free to start. No credit card required. From side projects to feature backlogs, Planelo keeps your best ideas alive and moving forward. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.planelo.app/privacy

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

Screenshots

Planelo4 screens
#Backlog3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Planelo at none against #Backlog's shown. #Backlog's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Planelo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and #Backlog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Planelo versus #Backlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanelo#Backlog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.612.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size20 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid TerebaCatherina Kraiko

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Planelo

Subscriptions2
  • Planelo Pro – Monthly14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Planelo Pro – Yearly$79.991 Year
1 purchases

#Backlog

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

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

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