# Backlog vs Timber

The clearest difference is update cadence: Timber at every 5 days against Backlog's every 2 months. Timber also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Backlog's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backlog sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Timber sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backlog holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Backlog ships an update every 2 months, Timber every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backlog | Timber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlog/id6757502207/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timber-text-to-speech-voice/id6779086700/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 287 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CURTIS TAYLOR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788067211) | [Truth in the Machine LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779086852) |

## What reviewers say

### Backlog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlog/id6757502207)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip! | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Timber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timber-text-to-speech-voice/id6779086700)

This app transforms any text into spoken audio, allowing you to listen to articles, books, and documents. It offers a wide selection of voices and languages, with advanced features for customization and offline processing. The core reader is free and respects user privacy.

**Highlights:** Text-to-speech conversion, Supports links, PDFs, and photos, 300+ voices in 71 languages, On-device processing for privacy, Customizable reading experience, Offline translation and summarization, Export audio files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timber Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Timber Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Your Own Voice | $14.99 | one-time |
| Timber Pro Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backlog free?

Backlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Timber free?

Timber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backlog or Timber?

Backlog is rated higher. Backlog averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Timber averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Backlog or Timber have ads?

Neither Backlog nor Timber shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backlog or Timber?

Backlog ships an update every 2 months, and Timber every 5 days. Most recently, Backlog was updated on October 31, 2026 and Timber on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*