# Widget vs Mindlist

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Widget | Mindlist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-todo/id1028397103/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindlist-to-do-list-and-tasks/id1505964697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 263 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takashi Suemitsu](https://appshunter.io/developer/557924381) | [Nova Ocean](https://appshunter.io/developer/789749894) |

## What reviewers say

### Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widget-todo/id1028397103)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Mindlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindlist-to-do-list-and-tasks/id1505964697)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Useful with friendly design
- 👍 Clear and simple way to make to-do lists
- 👍 Customizable
- 👍 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with tasks disappearing or not being saved
- 🐛 Bugs with repeating tasks and calendar integration
- 🔒 Concerns about data storage and syncing
- 🔒 Lack of account/login system
- 🔒 Limited customization options in free version

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*