Comparison

ScruMe 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

ScruMe

Features
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Scrume is a privacy-first Scrum project management app built exclusively for iOS. Designed with 100% native SwiftUI, Scrume helps agile teams and individuals plan, track, and complete sprints efficiently β€” without sacrificing data privacy. No accounts. No cloud. No tracking. Your Scrum workflow stays entirely on your device.

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

ScruMe4 screens
#Backlog3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScruMe at none against #Backlog's 1. ScruMe also leads on ads (none vs shown). #Backlog's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). On price 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. #Backlog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScruMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 2 level
ScruMe versus #Backlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScruMe#Backlog
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.512.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKhac Thien NguyenCatherina Kraiko

In-app purchases

None

ScruMe

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

#Backlog

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

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

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