Grid ToDo vs LapNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 9x9 grid goal planning system
- Break goals into categories and actions
- Versatile for various planning needs
- Actionable step creation
- Goal visualization
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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.
LapNote
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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.
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Verdict
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.
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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.
Grid ToDo ships an update every 3 weeks, LapNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grid ToDo | LapNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NAOKI YUSA | Seiya.k |
In-app purchases
Grid ToDo
- Hide Ads$2.99
LapNote
No in-app purchases
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