#Backlog vs Mendow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
#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.
Mendow
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- Description - One‑liner: Mendow turns “ugh” into motion: it breaks tasks into small steps and auto‑schedules what you put off, so you always know what to do next. - Key Features - AI Step Breakdown: Type your task; AI turns it into clear, bite‑size actions. - Auto‑Schedule: Place backlog and unscheduled tasks into your day automatically. - Next Up: Always see the one best next step for today. - Routine Automation: Build daily/weekly habits and slot them in automatically. - Progress & Motivation: Level up with XP, titles, and visible progress. - Collection: Unlock and set Mr. Mendow icons and titles in your profile. - Smooth UX: Clean, focused UI that helps you start fast. - Mendow Plus: An optional plan for heavier AI usage. - Perfect for - Tasks that feel too big to start - Chronic procrastination and backlog build‑up - Split planning between calendar and to‑dos - Get started - Write one line → AI suggests small steps → Auto‑schedule into today. Small steps, real progress. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/mendow Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Mendow at none against #Backlog's shown. #Backlog's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). 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. #Backlog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mendow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | #Backlog | Mendow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Catherina Kraiko | DAIKI HAYASHI |
In-app purchases
#Backlog
- Remove ads$1.99
Mendow
- Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Annual$19.991 Year









