# Sloth vs Ellie

The clearest difference is rating: Ellie at 4.6 against Sloth's 4.0. Ellie also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 73%). Sloth's advantage is iOS requirement (8.4 vs 18). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sloth sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ellie sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ellie holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 182 and 61 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Sloth's written reviews are positive against 88% of Ellie's.

Sloth ships an update fortnightly, Ellie every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sloth | Ellie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sloth-task-manager/id1071949079/reviews) | **[4.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellie-daily-planner/id1602196200/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **182** | 61 |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 48 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jafar Najafov](https://appshunter.io/developer/946531378) | [AloaLabs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471824983) |

## What reviewers say

### Sloth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sloth-task-manager/id1071949079)

This app helps you manage your time and tasks more efficiently. It allows you to set task durations, receive notifications when time is up, and control tasks from the notification center. It's designed to improve focus, overcome procrastination, and build routines.

**Highlights:** Set task lengths, Time-out notifications, Gesture-based control, Notification center access, Customization options, Procrastination overcoming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sloth Pro | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Keeps me on time
- 🚀 Helps me be productive
- 👍 Simple and helpful
- 👍 Brilliant app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Paid version doesn't work
- 💡 No lifetime subscription option
- 💡 No audible alarms
- 🐛 Timer doesn't reset automatically

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Paid version doesn't work as expected
- Preset lists don't function properly
- Alarms don't work
- Timer issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to move preset lists
- Sync across devices
- Windows/Android version
- Ability to subtract time from tasks
- Continuous alarm even when app is closed


### Ellie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellie-daily-planner/id1602196200)

Organize your day with a beautiful task management app. View tasks by day, dump ideas to clear your mind, and schedule them directly into your calendar. Integrates with Google and Apple calendars for a unified view.

**Highlights:** Daily planner view, Brain dump for task offloading, Time block/time box mode, Google Calendar integration, Apple Calendar integration, Labels, recurring tasks, subtasks (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ellie Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Ellie Pro (Annual Plan) | $99.99 | per year |
| Ellie Pro - Lifetime | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Time boxing feature is rare and appreciated
- ✅ Gratifying check done feature
- ✨ Flexible task movement
- 🚀 Fast and responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tasks disappear when scheduling from Brain Dump
- 🐛 Bugs with editing and moving recurring tasks
- 🐛 Difficulty rearranging tasks (bounce back)
- 🐛 Major problems with the app
- 🐛 Add task button not working

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappear when scheduling from Brain Dump
- Editing and moving recurring tasks have bugs
- Rearranging tasks causes them to bounce back
- Add task button not working
- Recurring tasks show multiple times on Google Calendar

**Requested features**

- General note-taking area outside of Brain Dump
- Easier way to add new time slots (e.g., holding on day time box)
- Unfinished tasks/Brain Dump to go back to Brain Dump or a priority folder
- Habit tracker
- Custom repeat periods


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sloth free?

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

### Is Ellie free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sloth or Ellie?

Ellie is rated higher. Sloth averages 4.0 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Ellie averages 4.6 from 61 ratings.

### Do Sloth or Ellie have ads?

Neither Sloth nor Ellie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sloth or Ellie?

Sloth ships an update fortnightly, and Ellie every 9 days. Most recently, Sloth was updated on October 24, 2026 and Ellie on October 24, 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.*