Comparison

Matterlist vs Done It

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

Head to head
About

Matterlist

This to-do list app helps you focus on current tasks with an infinite timeline and safe deadlines. It offers robust recurring tasks, hierarchical subtasks, and local data storage for complete user control.

Highlights
  • Completely free, no ads or purchases
  • Local data storage, no cloud sync
  • Infinite timeline for past and future tasks
  • Safe deadlines that don't shift
  • Robust recurring tasks with individual edits
  • Hierarchical subtasks with unlimited nesting
Features
Read full description

Matterlist is a 100% free to-do list app focused on helping you keep your task list relevant to the present moment. COMPLETELY FREE. There’s no up-front cost, no ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no account. All features are unlocked for all users. LOCAL DATA STORAGE. Matterlist stores data on your device only – there’s no cloud sync and no account. You own and control your data. EXPORT AND IMPORT. The export and import functions allow you to manually backup and restore your Matterlist database whenever you want. INFINITE TIMELINE. If a task has a date, be it tomorrow, next Monday, or sometime in 2050, jump to that date and put your task there. When that day comes, you’ll see this task on your Today list. Go back to any date in the past to see what you accomplished on that day. SAFE DEADLINES. When you postpone a task, it disappears from your Today list, but its due date stays unchanged. Matterlist doesn’t shift Due Dates as other to-do list apps do, so your deadlines remain safe. ROBUST RECURRING TASKS. Create tasks that repeat periodically and manage them separately from regular, non-repeating tasks. If you edit or delete a single event in a recurrence (e.g., move a gym workout only for this week), the rest of the events in this recurrence will stay intact. HIERARCHICAL SUBTASKS. Divide a bigger task into smaller ones that you can do right now. Use unlimited nesting levels to represent any complex task you might have. Work with a subtask like any other task: assign contexts, add notes, create due dates, and postpone them whenever you like. STARS, NOTES, PRIORITIES: Make important tasks stand out with a star, mark them with color to stress their importance or urgency, or attach notes with additional task information. Matterlist is completely free – no up-front cost, no ads, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases. With Matterlist, you own and control your data – it stores your tasks on your device only and doesn’t upload them to the cloud. Get Matterlist and start organizing your life right now! Terms and Conditions: https://matterlist.com/terms-and-conditions.html Privacy Policy: https://matterlist.com/privacy-policy.html

About

Done It

Features
Read full description

NEVER MISS WHAT MATTERS Done It is the task manager that actually keeps you accountable. With persistent nagging reminders and intelligent recurrence, you'll never let important tasks slip through the cracks again. POWERFUL REMINDERS THAT WON'T QUIT Unlike other apps, Done It's nagging reminders don't give up. Set custom intervals and get persistent notifications until you mark the task complete. Perfect for critical tasks you can't afford to forget. - Persistent alerts every 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes - Set maximum reminder count to avoid notification fatigue - Snooze with custom durations when you need more time - Instant notifications when tasks become overdue SMART RECURRENCE FOR EVERY ROUTINE Whether it's daily vitamins, weekly meetings, or tasks that repeat after completion, Done It adapts to your schedule. - Daily recurrence for habits and routines - Weekly scheduling with specific day selection (Premium) - Monthly patterns for seasonal tasks (Premium) - Completion-based recurrence for flexible deadlines (Premium) BEAUTIFUL PROGRESS TRACKING Stay motivated with a dynamic heat map that visualizes your productivity. Watch your consistency grow as you complete tasks day after day. - Color-coded calendar showing completion patterns - Daily goal tracking with motivational feedback - Detailed task history and statistics - Swipe gestures for quick task management ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Create unlimited custom tags (Premium) to categorize tasks exactly how you want. Work, Personal, Health, Finance - organize your life your way. SYNC ACROSS ALL YOUR DEVICES Sign in with Google or Apple to keep your tasks, tags, and settings synchronized across iPhone, iPad, and all your devices. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock the full power of Done It with Premium: - Nagging Reminders - Persistent notifications until completion - Weekly Recurrence - Schedule tasks for specific days - Completion-Based Recurrence - Perfect for flexible routines - Unlimited Tags - Organize without limits - Priority Support - Get help when you need it Try Premium free for 3, 7, or 14 days depending on your plan. Cancel anytime. PRIVACY FIRST Your data is yours. We only collect what's necessary to sync your tasks and never sell your information to third parties. Download Done It today and never miss what matters. Subscription Options: - Weekly Premium: $0.99/week - Monthly Premium: $3.99/month - Yearly Premium: $24.99/year (Best Value - Save 48%) Questions? Terms of Use: https://doneit-support.vercel.app/terms.html

Screenshots

Matterlist4 screens
Done It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Matterlist at none against Done It's 2. Matterlist also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Done It sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Matterlist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Matterlist versus Done It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMatterlistDone It
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFILTER FORGE OUONUR KUSCUOGLU

In-app purchases

None

Matterlist

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Done It

Subscriptions2
  • Done It Premium Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Done It Premium Yearly1 Year trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Matterlist free?
Matterlist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Done It free?
Done It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Matterlist or Done It have ads?
Neither Matterlist nor Done It shows ads.

Other comparisons