StickyToDo vs Arc Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StickyToDo
This app offers a straightforward to-do list with a focus on home screen widgets for quick task management. Easily view and complete tasks without opening the application, streamlining your daily routine. It supports iPad and iCloud sync for seamless cross-device use.
- Widget support for home screen task display
- Simple and easy-to-understand operation
- Full iPad support with dedicated UI
- iCloud sync across devices
- Hide checked items
- Full editing functions
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StickyToDo is a free, simple to-do list (task) app. Just jot down what you need to do and it shows up on your Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets — check everything at a glance and tap to complete, without even opening the app. Notes, reminders, priorities and list sorting are all in one place, so managing your daily tasks has never been easier. Its no-fuss simplicity is what makes it a joy to use. ● Write it down and "stick" it to your Home Screen — never forget a task again ● Just glance at the widget, or tap it for a quick check & complete ● Free and simple — perfect for daily task management and building habits ■ Key Features ・Simple, easy-to-read to-do management ・Sort into lists (icons & colors supported) ・Reminders (get notified at a set date and time) ・Color-coded priority levels ・Add notes & URLs to your tasks ・Hide completed items (and look back on them anytime) ・Reorder, or multi-select to copy / move / delete ・Move items between lists with ease ・Themes (Light / Dark / match System) ・Full iPad support / iCloud sync ・Restore deleted lists ■ Widgets (what makes this app special) Check and tick off tasks right on your Home Screen and Lock Screen, without opening the app. ・Home Screen widgets (small / medium / large) ・Lock Screen widgets ・Tap to complete directly on the widget ・Freely choose which list and theme to display ■ Premium (even more convenient) ・Remove every ad in the app ・List archiving (store lists you aren't using and revisit them anytime) ・Monthly / yearly plans, plus a one-time purchase ■ Subscription Please see below for the terms of use and more. ・Privacy Policy: https://rands-app.com/privacy-policy-en/ ・Terms of Use: https://rands-app.com/terms-en/ We'll keep rolling out updates and adding new features. If there's a feature you'd like to see, please send us your request from the rating page inside the app.
Arc Planner
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Arc is your personal productivity companion — a single space for tasks, disciplines, and focus, built to help you show up every day. PLAN YOUR DAY Start each morning with Daily Planning. See your motivational quote, check your streak, and review today's mission — all before diving in. The visual schedule shows exactly what's ahead so you can own your time. MANAGE TASKS Create tasks with due dates, do dates, tags, and priority levels. See what's overdue at a glance, check off what's done, and keep your list clean. Filter between active and completed to track your momentum. BUILD DISCIPLINES Habits aren't built overnight — they're built with consistency. Set up recurring disciplines like Morning Run, Meditation, Deep Work, or Evening Reading. Track them daily, weekly, or monthly and watch your streaks grow. CALENDAR VIEW See your entire month at a glance. Tap any day to view scheduled tasks and disciplines. Stay ahead of deadlines and never miss what matters. CAPTURE NOTES Jot down ideas, meeting notes, plans, and lists. Your notes are always with you — organized and searchable. APPLE WATCH Check today's tasks and mark them complete right from your wrist. Arc's watch app keeps you on track without pulling out your phone. DESIGNED FOR FOCUS Arc features a clean, dark interface designed to minimize distraction and keep you locked in. No social feeds. No clutter. Just you and your progress. • Daily planning with motivational quotes and streak tracking • Task management with tags, due dates, and do dates • Recurring disciplines with flexible scheduling • Monthly calendar view • Freeform notes with folders • Apple Watch companion app • Beautiful dark UI built for focus Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Arc Planner at none against StickyToDo's shown. Arc Planner also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. StickyToDo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Arc Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
StickyToDo ships an update every 4 months, Arc Planner every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StickyToDo | Arc Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shota Yamashita | Nathanael Whitelaw |
In-app purchases
StickyToDo
- Monthly Plan$2.491 Month
- Yearly Plan$12.991 Year
- Lifetime Plan$19.99
Arc Planner
- Arc Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- Arc Premium Annual$19.991 Year
- Arc Premium Lifetime$59.99
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