Comparison

Grid ToDo vs LapNote

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

Head to head
About

Grid ToDo

This tool helps you break down large goals into manageable steps using a structured 9x9 grid. It's ideal for planning projects, personal development, or any ambition by transforming vague ideas into clear action plans.

Highlights
  • 9x9 grid goal planning system
  • Break goals into categories and actions
  • Versatile for various planning needs
  • Actionable step creation
  • Goal visualization
Features
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Grid ToDo Lite — Turn Goals into 64 Actions A powerful goal-achievement tool using a structured 9×9 grid system. Used by entrepreneurs, athletes, creators, and professionals worldwide to break big goals into clear, actionable steps. ◆ How It Works ◆ Step 1: Write your main goal in the center of the grid. Step 2: Identify 8 key categories related to your goal. Step 3: Break each category into 8 specific action items. By filling in 72 actions across a 9×9 grid (8 categories × 9 tiles), you'll transform a vague ambition into a concrete action plan. ◆ Use It Your Way ◆ Whether it's career planning, personal development, study goals, project management, or even brainstorming a lunch menu — the grid adapts to your needs. ◆ Please Note ◆ • We recommend taking a screenshot backup of your data periodically. • We are not responsible for data loss due to device issues or accidental deletion.

About

LapNote

Features
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LapNote is a stopwatch and a notepad in one. Start the timer, then type whatever you notice. Each note is automatically stamped with the elapsed time, so afterwards you know exactly when it happened. WHILE THE CLOCK RUNS - Notes carry the elapsed time automatically - Everything saves as you type, so nothing is lost if you quit midway - Give each session a title and find it again in the history - Reread an old run to see what to improve next time GOOD FOR - Rehearsing a thesis or conference talk - Practising a wedding or farewell speech - Interview and pitch run-throughs - Observing a lesson or grading student presentations - Keeping time-stamped minutes in a meeting Speaking, delivering, reviewing. LapNote holds the timeline for all three.

Screenshots

Grid ToDo3 screens
LapNote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Grid ToDo at Free against LapNote's $1.99. LapNote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

Grid ToDo is free to download; LapNote costs $1.99 up front. Grid ToDo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. LapNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid ToDo ships an update every 3 weeks, LapNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Grid ToDo versus LapNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrid ToDoLapNote
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAOKI YUSASeiya.k

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Grid ToDo

One-time1
  • Hide Ads$2.99
None

LapNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grid ToDo free?
Grid ToDo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LapNote free?
LapNote costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grid ToDo or LapNote have ads?
Grid ToDo shows ads; LapNote does not.
Which is updated more often, Grid ToDo or LapNote?
Grid ToDo ships an update every 3 weeks, and LapNote monthly. Most recently, Grid ToDo was updated on November 13, 2026 and LapNote on November 12, 2026.

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