# NotToDo vs Garden Notebook

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NotToDo at none against Garden Notebook's 1. NotToDo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Garden Notebook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. NotToDo asks for nothing beyond the download.

NotToDo ships an update every 3 weeks, Garden Notebook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NotToDo | Garden Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [daisuke ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/1099567704) | [Robonet Communications inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187823015) |

## What reviewers say

### NotToDo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nottodo-list-that-do-not-do/id1164817709)

This simple app helps you manage your "do not" goals, allowing you to set specific tasks you want to avoid with minute-by-minute precision. It provides a clear interface to track your progress and awards titles for achieving multiple goals.

**Highlights:** Manage 'do not' goals, Set goals in 1-minute increments, Track goal achievement, Receive titles for accomplishments, 3D Touch compatibility, Quick task creation via icon press

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Garden Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-notebook/id6795389154)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告非表示プラン | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NotToDo free?

NotToDo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Garden Notebook free?

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

### Do NotToDo or Garden Notebook have ads?

Garden Notebook shows ads; NotToDo does not.

### Which is updated more often, NotToDo or Garden Notebook?

NotToDo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Garden Notebook fortnightly. Most recently, NotToDo was updated on November 1, 2026 and Garden Notebook on October 31, 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.*