# Sorted³ vs WaterDo

The clearest difference is rating: Sorted³ at 4.7 against WaterDo's 4.5. Sorted³ also leads on device support (5 vs 2) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 1.2K). WaterDo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sorted³ sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and WaterDo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sorted³ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.1K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Sorted³'s written reviews are positive against 71% of WaterDo's.

Sorted³ ships an update every 3 weeks, WaterDo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sorted³ | WaterDo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorted-calendar-notes-tasks/id1306893526/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterdo-to-do-list-and-notes/id1388228852/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **72.7% of reviews** | 70.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 138 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StaySorted Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022256486) | [SEEKRTECH CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/469475888) |

## What reviewers say

### Sorted³

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorted-calendar-notes-tasks/id1306893526)

This app unifies your calendar events and tasks into a single timeline, allowing for formatted notes and attachments. It helps you effortlessly schedule your day with features like Auto Schedule and built-in flexibility to adjust to changes.

**Highlights:** Unified timeline for events and tasks, Formatted notes and attachments, Effortless scheduling with Auto Schedule, Built-in flexibility for schedule adjustments, Widgets for iOS and macOS, iCloud Sync, Natural Language Processing

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SSPAI Member Bundle | Free | one-time |
| 14-day Extended Trial | Free | one-time |
| 14-day Extended Trial for Mac | Free | one-time |
| Buy a soda | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy a pizza | $9.99 | one-time |
| Get PRO on iOS | $14.99 | one-time |
| Get PRO on macOS Promo | $19.99 | one-time |
| Get PRO on macOS | $24.99 | one-time |
| Apple Staff Benefits Bundle | $31.99 | one-time |
| Students Benefits Bundle | $31.99 | one-time |
| Sorted³ PRO iOS + macOS | $35.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent time management and scheduling features
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Reliable syncing across devices
- 💡 Innovative auto-scheduling functionality
- 👍 Customizable task organization (lists, tags, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring issues with syncing and data loss
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes reported by multiple users
- 🔧 Lack of integration with other productivity apps
- 🔧 Limited calendar and weekly/monthly views
- 🔧 Difficulty managing large number of tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Sync issues causing data loss
- Crashes and freezes on launch
- Recurring tasks not behaving as expected
- Calendar integration not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Location-based reminders
- Improved calendar integration and views
- Ability to set task dependencies and priorities
- Export/backup functionality for task data
- Pomodoro timer integration


### WaterDo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waterdo-to-do-list-and-notes/id1388228852)

Organize your daily tasks with a visually engaging and fun to-do list. Turn chores into interactive water balls that you can pop upon completion. Features include reminders, a calendar, and progress reviews to help you manage your schedule and stay motivated.

**Highlights:** Tasks visualized as water balls, Add notes anytime, Prioritize with 'Water ball of the day', Daily task review, Schedule tasks with calendar integration, Set reminders, Unlock rewards for task completion, Explore theme islands

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WaterDo Monthly Membership | $0.99 | per month |
| WaterDo Annual Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| WaterDo Annual Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| WaterDo Lifetime Membership | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying to complete tasks
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing
- 🎯 Helps with productivity and organization
- 💡 Gamification and island building motivates users
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring tasks can be buggy or disappear
- 🐛 Daily review feature often glitchy or unresponsive
- 🔒 Subscription required to access full functionality
- 🔒 Lack of free trial before subscription
- 🔒 Inability to fully use app without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Treasure chests not opening properly
- Text and layout issues causing readability problems
- Syncing issues between devices
- App crashing or freezing
- Inability to contact support

**Requested features**

- More color options for task tags
- Ability to rearrange task bubbles
- Option to view completed tasks
- Integration with other productivity apps like Forest
- iPad and desktop versions of the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sorted³ free?

Sorted³ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WaterDo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sorted³ or WaterDo?

Sorted³ is rated higher. Sorted³ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while WaterDo averages 4.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Sorted³ or WaterDo have ads?

Neither Sorted³ nor WaterDo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sorted³ or WaterDo?

Sorted³ ships an update every 3 weeks, and WaterDo fortnightly. Most recently, Sorted³ was updated on September 24, 2026 and WaterDo on September 25, 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.*