# To Do List vs Task Flow

The clearest difference is update cadence: To Do List at every 5 days against Task Flow's every 3 weeks. To Do List also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 342). Task Flow's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Task Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for To Do List against 4.6 for Task Flow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: To Do List has 3.3K ratings behind it against 342, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of To Do List's written reviews are positive against 76% of Task Flow's.

To Do List ships an update every 5 days, Task Flow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | To Do List | Task Flow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-reminders-and-tasks/id1476066606/reviews)** | [4.6 (342 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-flow-tasks-and-checklists/id1591229483/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 342 |
| Positive reviews | 72.1% of reviews | **76.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monelyze Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086641918) | [Vladimir Butko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556257481) |

## 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


### Task Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-flow-tasks-and-checklists/id1591229483)

This app is a comprehensive task manager and planner that helps you organize, plan, and track your tasks and projects. It offers versatile prioritization, multi-project integration, a focus timer, and customizable project visualizations to boost productivity and ensure deadlines are met.

**Highlights:** Versatile prioritization, Multi-project integration, Focus Timer, Project visualization (lists/Kanban), Detailed task information, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Task Flow+ Monthly (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Task Flow+ Annual (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Task Flow+ Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Smooth syncing across devices
- 💡 Flexible task management (multiple projects, sections)
- 👍 Clean and pleasing design
- 👍 Helpful features (attachments, Pomodoro timer)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lacking some advanced features (calendar integration, time tracking)
- 🔍 Confusing UI in some areas (subtasks, board view)
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Dragging tasks can create unintended subtasks
- Popup windows appearing behind the app
- App icon image reverting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app
- Improved task sorting and scheduling
- Better project management features (subfolders, archiving)
- Customizable quotes and theming
- Clickable links in notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is To Do List free?

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

### Is Task Flow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, To Do List or Task Flow?

To Do List is rated higher. To Do List averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Task Flow averages 4.6 from 342 ratings.

### Do To Do List or Task Flow have ads?

Neither To Do List nor Task Flow shows ads.

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

To Do List ships an update every 5 days, and Task Flow every 3 weeks. Most recently, To Do List was updated on November 6, 2026 and Task Flow on November 7, 2026.

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