Todays ToDos vs Notebook Lists
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Todays ToDos
A straightforward daily to-do list application designed for managing a small number of tasks. It allows for sorting and customization to help users prioritize their most important items.
- Daily to-do list management
- Sortable tasks
- Customizable to-dos
- Prioritization assistance
- Simple interface
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This is a simple ToDo list app which is intended to be used daily for small numbers of ToDos. It helps you decide which ToDos to do first by having sortable, customizable ToDos. I hope you enjoy this app.
Notebook Lists
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This is a simple list making app to give the look and feel of a book with pages of lists. This list making app is different from most in that it works horizontally vs. vertically. It's my first app attempt made as a hobby so expect bugs and such. Features: A True Notebook Feel: A vintage book cover, graph paper pages, and custom fonts provide an analog feel. Horizontal Column Layout: A smarter, horizontal grid for your items that's perfect for both iPhone and iPad. Smart Resume: The app automatically "opens" to the last list you were editing, just like a real notebook. List Templates: Get started instantly with built-in templates for "Packing" and "Grocery" lists, complete with default categories. Item Catalog: Tapping the 'box' icon lets you add items from a master catalog. Anything you add is automatically saved to the catalog for future use. Powerful List Management: Tap and hold any list to Edit, Delete, or Duplicate it (copying all its categories and items). Tap, hold, and drag lists on the main page to reorder them. Intuitive Item Controls: Tap, hold, and drag items to reorder them or move them between categories. Tap and hold a category name to Edit or Delete it. Simple tap-to-check functionality. Help On Every Page: A simple ? button on each screen explains all the hidden features, like drag-and-drop and context menus. Built for All Devices: Fully responsive design that is designed to work on iPhone and iPad, in both portrait and landscape. iCloud enabled to sync across your iPad and iPhone
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Todays ToDos at 15.1 against Notebook Lists's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Todays ToDos ships an update every 6 months, Notebook Lists every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Todays ToDos | Notebook Lists |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Justin Rohweller | John Baker |
In-app purchases
Todays ToDos
No in-app purchases
Notebook Lists
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Todays ToDos free?
Is Notebook Lists free?
Do Todays ToDos or Notebook Lists have ads?
Which is updated more often, Todays ToDos or Notebook Lists?
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