Comparison

Notepad 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

Notepad

Features
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Your thoughts deserve better than cluttered interfaces and subscription traps. Notepad is built different. A warm amber glow against a cosmic void. Instant auto-save. Tags that transform into persistent workspaces with a single tap. WRITE WITHOUT FRICTION - Auto-saves as you type - RTL support for Arabic and Hebrew - Clean editor that stays out of your way ORGANIZE YOUR WAY - Tags that double as project filters - New notes auto-inherit your active filter - Pin important notes to the top - Star favorites for quick access - Reorder with long-press drag MAKE IT YOURS - Choose from 7 unique avatars or use your photo - Personalized greeting on every launch - Export and import your notes anytime NO COMPROMISES - No ads - No subscriptions - No account required - No cloud dependency Built by Atlas Vertex Technologies.

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

Notepad4 screens
#Backlog3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Notepad versus #Backlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotepad#Backlog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size30 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZaid NaimCatherina Kraiko

In-app purchases

None

Notepad

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

#Backlog

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

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

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