# #Backlog vs Kanso

The clearest difference is ads: Kanso at none against #Backlog's shown. #Backlog's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. #Backlog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kanso sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | #Backlog | Kanso |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Size | 39 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Catherina Kraiko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873566354) | [Yutaro Kawahara](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776284160) |

## What reviewers say

### #Backlog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backlog/id6758864273)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Kanso

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanso-zen-focus/id6776284158)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kanso Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Kanso Pro (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is #Backlog free?

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

### Is Kanso free?

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

### Do #Backlog or Kanso have ads?

#Backlog shows ads; Kanso does not.

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