TOM vs SumRed Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TOM
This app offers a structured approach to home management, helping users stay on top of household tasks without it consuming their lives. It provides daily tasks, an 8-week cleaning plan, guided sessions, and customizable routines to reduce mental load and free up time and energy.
- Daily non-negotiable tasks
- 8-week rolling cleaning plan
- Guided cleaning and cooking sessions
- Customizable routines and task rollover
- Reduces mental load of household chores
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More life. Less housework. The TOM App is your calm in the chaos. Created by Gemma Bray, founder of The Organised Method (TOM), it helps you stay on top of the house without it taking over your life. A smart, structured approach to managing your home, so you’ve got more headspace, more time, and more energy for everything else. Inside the app: Daily Tasks – A simple set of non-negotiables to keep things ticking over. 8-Week Rolling Plan – Clean smarter, not harder, with a focus for each day. TOM Rocks – Guided sessions to keep you company (and on track) while you clean, cook, or get life sorted. Customisable Routines – Add your own tasks, roll over jobs, tailor the plan to your home. Mental Load Lightened – Designed to take the thinking out of what needs doing next. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or just want a method that actually works, this is home management without the faff. Start your 7-day free trial today. Because there’s more to life than housework Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SumRed Connect
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SumRed Connect is the official app of Sumner-Redcliffs Anglican Church. Designed to help you stay engaged and spiritually nourished throughout the week, the app gives you access to upcoming events, sermon notes, prayer guides, daily devotionals, giving links, and more. Whether you're at home, travelling, or in church on Sunday, SumRed Connect makes it easy to stay connected with your faith community. Features include: • Weekly service updates • Church calendar and event reminders • Sermon notes and study guides • Prayer requests and reflection tools • Secure giving and donations • Contact details and team directory • Notifications to keep you informed Download SumRed Connect and stay rooted in your church family — anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SumRed Connect at none against TOM's 1. SumRed Connect also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.6). TOM's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). 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
Both are free to download. TOM sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. SumRed Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
TOM ships an update every 2 weeks, SumRed Connect every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TOM | SumRed Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (49 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 49 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mike Bray | Sumner Redcliffs Anglican Church |
Bugs and requests
TOM
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to log in or reset password
- Saved tasks and customizations not persisting
- Timer functionality issues when phone is locked
- Incompatibility with certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to roll over tasks to next week
- Calendar view for tasks
- Collaboration features for households
- Offline mode for audio guides
- Customizable reminders and notifications
SumRed Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TOM
- The Organised Mum7 Days trial$3.991 Month
SumRed Connect
No in-app purchases









