# ToDo List vs Smart Tasks

The clearest difference is ads: Smart Tasks at none against ToDo List's shown. Smart Tasks also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). ToDo List's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ToDo List sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart Tasks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ToDo List against 4.7 for Smart Tasks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.3K and 4.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of ToDo List's written reviews are positive against 79% of Smart Tasks's.

ToDo List ships an update every 2 months, Smart Tasks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ToDo List | Smart Tasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-list-daily-task-planner/id1099664597/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tasks-lists-made-easy/id1498145730/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 4.5K |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 79.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469) | [Francesco Prospato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498137019) |

## What reviewers say

### ToDo List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todo-list-daily-task-planner/id1099664597)

Manage your daily tasks and errands on a single, intuitive screen. This simple application offers quick task addition, easy completion marking, and convenient deletion or color-coding options. It also supports lock screen and home screen widgets for immediate access.

**Highlights:** Single-screen task management, Lock screen widgets, Home screen widgets, One-tap task addition, Swipe to delete tasks, Swipe to color-code tasks, Dark mode support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy, simple, and straightforward
- 👍 Minimalistic and clean interface
- ✅ Effective for basic to-do list needs
- 🎨 Ability to change color of tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and data loss
- 💰 Ads at the bottom of the screen
- 📂 Lack of ability to create multiple lists

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly deleting or duplicating tasks
- Inability to recover deleted tasks

**Requested features**

- Add due dates and reminders for tasks
- Ability to rearrange task order
- Option to sync across multiple devices
- Add categories or tags for organization


### Smart Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tasks-lists-made-easy/id1498145730)

This app helps you organize tasks, reminders, and daily checklists with a clean, interactive layout. Plan your week, manage deadlines, and stay productive with features like color-coding, widgets, and Apple device integration.

**Highlights:** Color-coded task organization, Weekly planner view, Home screen widgets, Apple device integration, Apple Watch app, Drag & drop organization, Smart notifications

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Tasks + | $1.99 | per month |
| Smart Tasks + (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Smart Tasks + | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Smart Tasks + | $11.99 | per year |
| Smart Tasks + (Annual) | $17.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Visually appealing and customizable
- 🎨 Effective color-coding and categorization
- 🗓️ Helpful widget and calendar integration
- 💻 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required for full features
- 📆 Missed tasks automatically pushed to next day
- 🔍 Lack of monthly view for tasks
- 🔀 Issues with task order syncing across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues causing tasks to reorder or disappear
- Subscription cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- Option to display completed tasks
- Ability to delay or snooze tasks
- Integration with more calendar/reminder apps
- Monthly view for tasks
- Keyboard shortcuts for quick task entry


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ToDo List free?

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

### Is Smart Tasks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ToDo List or Smart Tasks?

Smart Tasks is rated higher. ToDo List averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Smart Tasks averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do ToDo List or Smart Tasks have ads?

ToDo List shows ads; Smart Tasks does not.

### Which is updated more often, ToDo List or Smart Tasks?

ToDo List ships an update every 2 months, and Smart Tasks fortnightly. Most recently, ToDo List was updated on November 6, 2026 and Smart Tasks on November 7, 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.*