# Smart Tasks vs To Do List Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Tasks at 4.7 against To Do List Widget's 4.5. To Do List Widget's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Tasks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and To Do List Widget sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Tasks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.5K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Smart Tasks's written reviews are positive against 75% of To Do List Widget's.

Smart Tasks ships an update fortnightly, To Do List Widget every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Tasks | To Do List Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tasks-lists-made-easy/id1498145730/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-widget-simple/id1585508533/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | **79.3% of reviews** | 75.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Prospato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498137019) | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tasks-lists-made-easy/id1498145730)

This app helps you organize tasks, reminders, and daily checklists with a clean, interactive layout. Plan your week, manage deadlines, and stay productive with features like color-coding, widgets, and Apple device integration.

**Highlights:** Color-coded task organization, Weekly planner view, Home screen widgets, Apple device integration, Apple Watch app, Drag & drop organization, Smart notifications

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Tasks + | $1.99 | per month |
| Smart Tasks + (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Smart Tasks + | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Smart Tasks + | $11.99 | per year |
| Smart Tasks + (Annual) | $17.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Visually appealing and customizable
- 🎨 Effective color-coding and categorization
- 🗓️ Helpful widget and calendar integration
- 💻 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required for full features
- 📆 Missed tasks automatically pushed to next day
- 🔍 Lack of monthly view for tasks
- 🔀 Issues with task order syncing across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues causing tasks to reorder or disappear
- Subscription cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- Option to display completed tasks
- Ability to delay or snooze tasks
- Integration with more calendar/reminder apps
- Monthly view for tasks
- Keyboard shortcuts for quick task entry


### To Do List Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-widget-simple/id1585508533)

Organize your life with interactive home screen widgets for tasks and to-do lists. Customize themes, fonts, and layouts, and sync across devices with iCloud. Manage your tasks directly from your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Interactive home screen widgets, Apple Watch app integration, Customizable themes and fonts, Unlimited to-do lists, iCloud sync, iOS 18 Lockscreen & Dynamic Island support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| To Do List Pro. | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 💡 Helpful for ADHD/busy users
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Useful for organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Buggy widget functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent customization
- 🐛 Limited list management options
- 🐛 Confusing user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not appearing
- Crashes when adding tasks
- Inconsistent color/theme changes

**Requested features**

- Ability to scroll tasks within widget
- Automatic daily task reset
- More font and layout options
- Subtask support
- Reminders and due dates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Tasks free?

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

### Is To Do List Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Tasks or To Do List Widget?

Smart Tasks is rated higher. Smart Tasks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while To Do List Widget averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Smart Tasks or To Do List Widget have ads?

Neither Smart Tasks nor To Do List Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Tasks or To Do List Widget?

Smart Tasks ships an update fortnightly, and To Do List Widget every 8 days. Most recently, Smart Tasks was updated on September 24, 2026 and To Do List Widget on September 25, 2026.

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