Comparison

Masterlist vs To

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Masterlist

This productivity tool combines advanced to-do lists with a customizable Pomodoro timer to enhance focus and organization. It offers offline access, detailed performance tracking, and rich note-taking capabilities. All data is stored locally for maximum privacy.

Highlights
  • Integrated task manager and Pomodoro timer
  • Customizable focus intervals and background sounds
  • Detailed productivity statistics and charts
  • Privacy-focused local data storage
  • Offline access to all features
  • Smart checklists and unlimited reminders
  • Rich text formatting for notes
Read full description

Masterlist: Focus & Tasks is your ultimate task manager and productivity tool. Combine advanced to-do lists, reminders, and a customizable Pomodoro Timer to stay organized and focused. Key Features: - Privacy-Friendly: All your data is stored locally, ensuring complete privacy. - Offline Access: Use the app without an internet connection; your data is always available. - Minimal Design, Maximum Features: Organize projects, checklists, tasks, and sub-tasks effortlessly. - Advanced Focus Timer: Customizable intervals, background sounds, and auto-start breaks. - Detailed Performance Tracking: Monitor your productivity with comprehensive stats and charts. - Smart Checklists: Automatically updated lists like "Today" and "Important". - Unlimited Reminders: Set reminders easily, with options for repeating tasks and smart scheduling. - Quick Actions & Widgets: Fast swipe actions and widgets for daily goals and timer status. - Rich Notes: Add detailed notes with rich text formatting. - Accessibility Support: Features like Dynamic Type and VoiceOver. - Dark Mode: Adapt the app to your preferences or device settings. - Indie Developer: Created by a solo developer in the USA who uses the app daily. - Community Support: Join our Discord community for help and sharing achievements. - Ad-Free Experience: No ads for Pro users. Why Choose Masterlist: - Tasks, reminders, pomodoro timer, all integrated - Comprehensive tracking and stats, all private - No syncing to remote servers - Always accessible, even offline - Simple yet powerful design - Local backups - Fully customizable and privacy-focused Stay updated: https://twitter.com/@MasterlistApp Thank you for choosing Masterlist: Focus & Tasks! Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://masterlistapp.com/privacy-policy/

About

To

This app helps you organize your life with a structured daily planner, task manager, and reminder system. Break down projects and tasks, schedule your day, and integrate with your calendar to stay productive and meet deadlines.

Highlights
  • Project and subproject management
  • Task and subtask breakdown
  • Prioritized to-do lists
  • Daily routine planning
  • Schedule and appointment management
  • Calendar integration
Features
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Welcome to TaskUp, an ultimate life organizer, structured daily planner, and reliable to do list with reminder, designed to help you stay organized and productive. Whether you need a daily routine planner, a powerful reminder system, or a comprehensive to do list task manager, TaskUp has it all. Put the time blocking on your service, stay on top of your tasks, manage your projects, and never miss a deadline! Project and Subproject manager Manage your projects and subprojects seamlessly. Break down complex projects into subprojects. Set a start and end dates for each of them. Organize your work into different sections and track your progress with ease. Task and Subtask list Break down your tasks into manageable subtasks to keep track of every detail. Whether it’s a simple routine or a complex project, TaskUp helps you stay organized. To-Do List Create, manage, and prioritize your to-do lists effortlessly. Add tasks and notes to your to-do list so you can stay focused and on top of your daily tasks. Daily Routine Planner Plan your day effectively with our structured daily planner. Schedule your tasks, set reminders, and ensure a productive day every day. Integrate your daily plans into your to-do list. Organizer and Schedule Planner Plan your day and week, schedule tasks, appointments, and reminders to stay on top of everything. This life organizer helps you arrange and manage your work and personal life efficiently. Calendar Integrate your tasks with the calendar to get a clear view of your schedule. Our fantastical digital calendar helps you track your deadlines, appointments, and important events. Privacy Policy: https://www.todo-list-studio.com/uptodo/privacy_policy_ios Terms of Use: https://www.todo-list-studio.com/uptodo/terms_and_conditions_ios

Screenshots

Masterlist4 screens
To4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Masterlist at none against To's shown. Masterlist also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Masterlist sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and To sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.90 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Masterlist against 5.0 for To. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 29 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Masterlist's written reviews are positive against 94% of To's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Masterlist versus To: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterlistTo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better5.0 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better94.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1129 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErtugrul HarmanSergey Lomakin

Customer experience

Masterlist

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

To

All ratings28 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Masterlist

Subscriptions2
  • Masterlist Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Masterlist Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time6
  • Masterlist Little Tip$0.99
  • Masterlist Small Tip$1.99
  • One cup of coffee$4.99
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  • Two cups of coffee$9.99
  • Four cups of coffee$19.99
  • Masterlist Pro$44.99
11 purchases

To

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly TaskUp Premium$4.901 Month
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.907 Days
  • Annual Premium 70% OFF$11.901 Year
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  • 60% OFF Special Offer3 Days trial$15.901 Year
  • 50% OFF Special Offer3 Days trial$19.901 Year
  • Annual Premium$39.901 Year
  • Annual TaskUp premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time4
  • 60% OFF Lifetime Premium$39.99
  • Lifetime Premium$49.90
  • 50% OFF Lifetime Premium$49.99
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  • Lifetime Premium$79.90

Questions

Is Masterlist free?
Masterlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is To free?
To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Masterlist or To?
Masterlist is rated higher. Masterlist averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while To averages 5.0 from 29 ratings.
Do Masterlist or To have ads?
To shows ads; Masterlist does not.
Which is updated more often, Masterlist or To?
Masterlist ships an update fortnightly, and To fortnightly. Most recently, Masterlist was updated on October 14, 2026 and To on October 30, 2026.

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