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Backlog 3.0
The biggest update Backlog has had.
- A native iPhone app
- Rebuilt from scratch in SwiftUI for iOS 26.
- New-episode notifications
- Mark an episode watched, or keep it on your to-do list.
- Half stars
- We realised that some things simply warrant that extra half star.
- Reviews
- Up to 500 characters, public or private, with spoiler warnings.
- Title pages
- Cast, trailers, seasons and where to watch in the UK.
- Widgets and Shortcuts
- Up Next on your Home Screen and Lock Screen, plus Siri and the Share sheet.
- Import and export
- Bring in Letterboxd, Goodreads or any CSV. And export your Backlog as JSON or CSV if you wish.
- A new website
- Grid, list and a drag-and-drop board, with ⌘K to search and add.
It keeps track, so you don’t have to.
- TV
- Every show remembers your season and episode, and what has aired since you last watched.
- Reminders
- A notification at 6 pm your time when a show comes back.
- Ratings
- Half a star to five, in half-star steps.
- Stats
- A yearly goal, time watched, pages read, and ranks as you finish things.
- Your lists
- Import from Letterboxd, Goodreads or any CSV, and keep your ratings.
Switching from another app? See how Backlog compares
Questions and answers
What is Backlog?
Backlog is one list for the movies, TV shows, games and books you want to get to. Add anything, mark it as Backlog, In Progress or Done, track where you are, and rate it in half stars when you finish.
Is Backlog free?
Yes, completely. No ads, no tracking and no data harvesting. I built Backlog for my own lists and my wife's, and it stays free on iPhone, iPad and the web.
Can I support Backlog?
Yes. Donations help cover development and running costs. You can donate once in the iPhone app: Settings, Support Backlog.
How do new-episode reminders work?
When a show in your library has a new episode or a new season, the iPhone app sends a notification at 6 pm your time. You can mark the episode watched straight from the notification.
Can I import my lists from Letterboxd or Goodreads?
Yes. Backlog imports the Letterboxd data export and the Goodreads library export, as well as any CSV with title, type, status, rating, year and notes columns.
Where does the information about titles come from?
Movies and TV come from TMDB, games from RAWG, and books from Open Library, Google Books and The New York Times bestseller lists.
Is my library public?
No. Your library is private unless you choose to make your profile public. Reviews you write are public unless you make them private.