Comparison

Widget vs Mindlist

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Widget

A straightforward to-do list application that allows for easy task management directly from your home screen via customizable widgets. It offers simple organization, task completion tracking, and iCloud synchronization for seamless data management across devices.

Highlights
  • Home screen widgets for task management
  • Customizable themes
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Completed task protection
  • iCloud data synchronization
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Widget-ToDo is a simple widget-enabled ToDo list. it has the following three features. ● Widget You can check all ToDo, mark them and complete them by a category from a widget, and if you want to update ToDo, you can start the app immediately by tapping a widget. In addition, you can flexibly customize a theme and place a widget on a home screen, so please use it in your favorite style. ● Simple Anyone can easily use Widget-ToDo with no extra features. ● Completed ToDo for Preventing Leaks You can prevent leaks for checking a completed ToDo. Please use Widget-ToDo as your ToDo list. === Features === ● What you can do with widgets. ・ You can check Todo by a category and check all ToDo by '<' button and '<' button. ・ You can mark ToDo by tapping its frame. ・ You can complete ToDo by tapping the check button. ・ You can start the app immediately by tapping the widget. ・ A Customized theme is available. ● What you can do with the app. ・ You can register ToDo continuously. ・ You can mark, complete, delete and replace ToDo. ・ You can check Completed ToDo by a list and a calendar. ・ Reuse of Completed ToDo. ・ You can organize ToDo by a category. ・ The content of ToDo that does not fit on one line can edit on the detail screen. ・ You can customize a theme. ・ Repeat settings of ToDo. ● Supported iCloud ・ You can save your ToDo data to iCloud and sync it to other devices. ● Supported Dark Mode ・ Dark mode is eye-friendly. ● Supported iPad Multitasking ・ You can use Widget-ToDo while you search for anything. ● Removed Ads. ・ You can remove advertisements by In-App purchase. === Terms & Privacy Policy === https://minna-company.com/widgettodo-privacy-policy-en

About

Mindlist

This app helps you manage your daily schedule and tasks with a minimalist interface. It offers features like reminders, calendar visualization, and customizable task lists to boost productivity without distractions.

Highlights
  • No ads
  • Customizable task lists
  • Reminders for appointments
  • Calendar visualization
  • Simple and fast task entry
  • Dark mode
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Mindlist is a simple, beautiful, and powerful to-do list app designed to help you stay focused, organized, and in control of your day. Plan your tasks, manage your schedule, create checklists, set reminders, and organize everything that matters — without unnecessary complexity. Whether you are managing work, study, errands, personal goals, chores, or daily routines, Mindlist gives you a calm and minimal space to keep everything clear. No complicated setup. No clutter. No ads. Just your tasks, your plans, and a simple way to get things done. Mindlist is built for everyday productivity. Add a task in seconds, set a date, create a reminder, organize your lists, and see what needs your attention. The app is fast, intuitive, and easy to use from the first launch. KEY FEATURES • Minimalist design A clean, distraction-free interface that helps you focus on what matters. • iCloud sync Keep your tasks, lists, reminders, and plans in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • No ads Stay focused without distractions, pop-ups, or intrusive advertising. • Smart reminders Never miss important tasks, meetings, appointments, deadlines, or daily routines. • Calendar planning View your schedule clearly and plan your day, week, and upcoming tasks with ease. Recurring tasks are now shown directly in Calendar, so your routines are easier to see and manage. • Recurring tasks Create repeating tasks for habits, routines, chores, bills, workouts, study sessions, and more. Set an end date for recurring tasks when a routine or plan should not repeat forever. • Custom task lists Personalize your lists with colors, icons, and display options that match the way you work. • Simple and fast task creation Quickly add tasks, set dates, enable reminders, and organize your plan in just a few taps. • Organized lists Drag, reorder, and arrange your lists so everything stays exactly where you need it. Mindlist is perfect for: • Daily to-do lists • Work tasks • Study and homework planning • Personal goals • Shopping lists • Chores and home organization • Habit tracking • Appointments and deadlines • Simple project planning • Family and personal routines Mindlist is free to use, with optional Premium features available for users who want to unlock even more functionality. Premium is a one-time purchase, giving you lifetime access to all premium features. Download Mindlist today and turn your plans into progress — one task at a time.

Screenshots

Widget4 screens
Mindlist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mindlist at none against Widget's shown. Mindlist also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 58). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mindlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Widget against 4.7 for Mindlist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindlist has 1.6K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Widget's written reviews are positive against 76% of Mindlist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Widget ships an update every 3 months, Mindlist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Widget versus Mindlist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWidgetMindlist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (58 ratings)4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews76.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings581.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakashi SuemitsuNova Ocean

Customer experience

Widget

All ratings58 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral7.8%
Negative20.3%

Mindlist

All ratings1,614 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews296 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative13.5%

Bugs and requests

Widget

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mindlist

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tasks disappearing or not being saved
  • Repeating tasks not functioning properly
  • Calendar integration issues
  • Syncing problems between devices
  • Unexpected app behavior after updates

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add shortcuts for Mac version
  • Implement subtasks and task filtering
  • Improve calendar integration and timeline view
  • Add ability to move tasks between lists
  • Implement Apple Watch support
Show 5 more
  • Provide more customization options
  • Add Siri integration
  • Improve syncing between devices
  • Implement automatic task reminders
  • Add ability to create recurring tasks with flexible schedules

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Widget

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
1 purchases

Mindlist

One-time1
  • Buy Premium$5.99

Questions

Is Widget free?
Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mindlist free?
Mindlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Widget or Mindlist?
Mindlist is rated higher. Widget averages 4.6 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Mindlist averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Widget or Mindlist have ads?
Widget shows ads; Mindlist does not.
Which is updated more often, Widget or Mindlist?
Widget ships an update every 3 months, and Mindlist fortnightly. Most recently, Widget was updated on September 22, 2026 and Mindlist on September 20, 2026.

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