# Plusminus vs Mindlist

The clearest difference is price: Mindlist at Free against Plusminus's $2.99. Mindlist also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 56). Plusminus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Mindlist is free to download; Plusminus costs $2.99 up front. Mindlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plusminus asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Plusminus against 4.7 for Mindlist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindlist has 1.6K ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Plusminus's written reviews are positive against 76% of Mindlist's.

Plusminus ships an update weekly, Mindlist fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plusminus | Mindlist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plusminus-habit-tracker/id1444641149/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindlist-to-do-list-and-tasks/id1505964697/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.7% of reviews** | 76.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dayble](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823482945) | [Nova Ocean](https://appshunter.io/developer/789749894) |

## What reviewers say

### Plusminus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plusminus-habit-tracker/id1444641149)

This application helps you monitor your daily routines and habits. Visualize your progress with charts and track your activities using simple counter gestures. Offers widgets and Apple Watch integration for convenient access.

**Highlights:** Habit tracking with counters, Progress charting (weekly, monthly, yearly), Widgets and Apple Watch support, Notes for habits, Backup and restore functionality, Calendar view for schedule, Alarm options for habits

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mindlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindlist-to-do-list-and-tasks/id1505964697)

This app helps you manage your daily schedule and tasks with a minimalist interface. It offers features like reminders, calendar visualization, and customizable task lists to boost productivity without distractions.

**Highlights:** No ads, Customizable task lists, Reminders for appointments, Calendar visualization, Simple and fast task entry, Dark mode

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Useful with friendly design
- 👍 Clear and simple way to make to-do lists
- 👍 Customizable
- 👍 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with tasks disappearing or not being saved
- 🐛 Bugs with repeating tasks and calendar integration
- 🔒 Concerns about data storage and syncing
- 🔒 Lack of account/login system
- 🔒 Limited customization options in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappearing or not being saved
- Repeating tasks not functioning properly
- Calendar integration issues
- Syncing problems between devices
- Unexpected app behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Add shortcuts for Mac version
- Implement subtasks and task filtering
- Improve calendar integration and timeline view
- Add ability to move tasks between lists
- Implement Apple Watch support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plusminus free?

Plusminus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mindlist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plusminus or Mindlist?

Plusminus is rated higher. Plusminus averages 4.8 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Mindlist averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Plusminus or Mindlist have ads?

Neither Plusminus nor Mindlist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plusminus or Mindlist?

Plusminus ships an update weekly, and Mindlist fortnightly. Most recently, Plusminus was updated on November 11, 2026 and Mindlist on November 11, 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.*