# To Do List vs Taskman

The clearest difference is ads: To Do List at none against Taskman's shown. To Do List also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 2). Taskman's advantage is iOS requirement (14.5 vs 26.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. To Do List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Taskman sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

To Do List holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: To Do List has 3.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

To Do List ships an update every 5 days, Taskman every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | To Do List | Taskman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-reminders-and-tasks/id1476066606/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskman-smart-task-manager/id1581151412/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monelyze Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086641918) | [Zigoros EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346592182) |

## What reviewers say

### To Do List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-reminders-and-tasks/id1476066606)

This is a free reminder and task management application with a clean interface. It helps organize lists, tasks, and deadlines with a calendar view, widgets, and customizable themes. Premium features offer enhanced functionality like iCloud sync and repeating reminders.

**Highlights:** Simple interface and clean design, Free to use, no ads or tracking, Customizable colors and icons, Calendar view for due dates, Easy-to-read widgets, iCloud sync (Premium), Repeating reminders (Premium)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 📆 Helpful for organizing tasks and reminders
- 💻 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🎨 Customizable colors and themes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🔁 Lack of recurring task/reminder options
- 🗂️ Difficulty in sorting and prioritizing tasks
- 🔍 Inconsistent widget behavior
- 🐛 Occasional data loss and sync issues

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not displaying tasks correctly
- Completed tasks disappearing unexpectedly
- App freezing or crashing on certain devices
- Sync issues causing data loss across platforms
- Inconsistent behavior after app updates

**Requested features**

- Add recurring task/reminder options
- Improve task sorting and prioritization
- Enhance widget functionality and customization
- Introduce sub-task and note-taking capabilities
- Provide better sync and data backup/restore


### Taskman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskman-smart-task-manager/id1581151412)

Organize your life with this intuitive to-do list and task manager. Easily capture, group, and prioritize tasks with drag-and-drop functionality. Set reminders and create recurring routines to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop task management, Task categorization, Customizable routines, Deadline reminders, iCloud synchronization, Data backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is To Do List free?

To Do List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Taskman free?

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

### Which has better reviews, To Do List or Taskman?

To Do List is rated higher. To Do List averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Taskman averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do To Do List or Taskman have ads?

Taskman shows ads; To Do List does not.

### Which is updated more often, To Do List or Taskman?

To Do List ships an update every 5 days, and Taskman every 7 months. Most recently, To Do List was updated on October 25, 2026 and Taskman on October 15, 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.*