Comparison

NotePlan vs Minimalist To Do List

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

Head to head
About

NotePlan

Organize your tasks, notes, and calendar in one unified app. Quickly plan your day with Markdown, link notes bi-directionally, and stay on top of your to-dos with powerful review and search features. Seamlessly integrates with your existing calendars and syncs across all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Unified task, note, and calendar view
  • Markdown for quick task and note creation
  • Bi-directional note linking
  • Calendar integration (iCloud, Google, Exchange)
  • Flexible recurring tasks
  • Global Command Bar for fast navigation
  • Plaintext note storage
Features
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Having trouble planning your day, managing your to-do list, and organizing your notes? Always jumping between apps and losing track of what to do and where you put things? Say hello to NotePlan! NotePlan lets you manage everything in one place: your tasks, notes, and calendar. Perfect for project managers, designers, researchers, writers, students, or anyone who wants to be organized and efficient. QUICKLY PLAN YOUR DAY WITH MARKDOWN • Plan your day by seeing your calendar, notes, and tasks in a single view • Create tasks and notes quickly with Markdown • Add #tags to organize tasks and notes • Use @mentions to find people • Reschedule to-do items easily • Create flexible recurring tasks • Work faster with autocomplete BUILD YOUR NETWORK OF NOTES • Create your own network of notes • Organize any way you want to: from simple folders over P.A.R.A. to a Zettelkasten system • Bi-directional notes: link your calendar and your notes in any direction, automatically • Cross-reference and link notes easily STAY ON TOP OF THINGS WITH REVIEW • Search all tasks and notes, instantly • See all open tasks with the click of a button • Get a list of overdue to-do items • See upcoming tasks at a glance • Create custom filters with your own queries using status, #tags, @mentions, or even text SEAMLESS INTEGRATION WITH YOUR CALENDAR • Create events and reminders right in NotePlan • Support for iCloud, Google, and Exchange calendars • Time-block tasks on your calendar simply by typing AVAILABLE ON MAC, IPHONE & IPAD • Sync everything between your Apple devices • Use any sync method you like: CloudKit or iCloud Drive • A single subscription for all your devices OPEN, PRIVATE & FAST • All your notes are stored in plaintext so you're never locked in • Your information is private and cannot be accessed • Enjoy lightning speed thanks to local files and native apps ANY THEME YOU WANT • Choose from a variety of built-in themes • Work with light or dark versions • Create your own custom theme SHORTCUTS FOR MAXIMUM SPEED • Extended Markdown syntax support with customization options • Move around without ever leaving the keyboard • Find everything with the Global Command Bar NotePlan is developed independently and prioritizes user features and requests. We have long-term roadmaps and listen to customers to improve the apps. - - - - - Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. After purchase, manage your subscriptions in App Store Account Settings. - - - - - Email: hello@noteplan.co Web: noteplan.co Discord: https://discord.gg/D4268MT Twitter: NotePlanApp Reddit: reddit.com/r/NotePlanApp Learn NotePlan course: https://noteplan.eo.page/newsletter Terms of use: http://noteplan.co/tos/ Privacy policy: https://noteplan.co/privacy/

About

Minimalist To Do List

This app offers a minimalist and aesthetically pleasing way to manage your tasks. It features customizable backgrounds, voice-to-text input, and widgets to help you stay organized and focused.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Customizable backgrounds
  • Voice to Text input
  • ADHD friendly interface
  • Swipe navigation
  • Widgets
  • Search functionality
Features
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Aesthetic todo app with calming backgrounds. Best minimalist to do list for ADHD. Simple task manager with voice to text. - Minimalist look and feel - Maximum customization - Voice to Text - ADHD Friendly - Swipe between lists - Reminders - Widgets - Search Making lists shouldn't be boring. It should be nice. A calm mind helps you get more done. So, why are most to-do apps boring to look at? Nice App turns your daily tasks into moments of peace. Each list has a nice background that's not just pretty to look at, but can help your brain relax and focus. Nice App is built on the science of calm. Studies show that visually appealing images can boost creativity, focus, and reduce stress. Finally, an app that understands good vibes lead to good work. Simple organization meets beautiful minimalist design. Download Nice today and discover how nice productivity can be. * ADHD Friendly: Nice App offers a minimalist look to reduce visual clutter and distractions. Customizable backgrounds and style settings provide a sense of novelty, keeping the experience fresh and engaging. Swipe between lists with ease, and experience a new way to navigate your tasks and ideas. It's a fresh, intuitive way to manage everything from groceries to projects. Voice to Text: Effortlessly dictate your tasks with our voice-to-text functionality, making list creation as easy as speaking. It's like having a personal assistant in your pocket, ready to capture your thoughts at the speed of sound. Widgets: Transform your home screen with beautiful, customizable widgets that display what matters most. Quickly add new tasks with a simple tap on the widget. Search: Find tasks and lists instantly with our search function. Navigate your productivity system with ease and locate exactly what you need in seconds. * What will you list today? Here are a few checklist ideas to get you started: To Do Lists: Daily Tasks, Project Tasks, Project Goals Personal Growth: Books to Read, Skills to Learn, Health Goals Everyday Life: Grocery List, Packing List, Wish List, Event Planning Creative Brainstorming for Business, Product & Marketing Brainstorming for Content Ideas and Shotlists Download Nice today and discover how nice productivity can be. * Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NotePlan4 screens
Minimalist To Do List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Minimalist To Do List at free with in-app purchases against NotePlan's subscription. Minimalist To Do List also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). NotePlan's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Minimalist To Do List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Minimalist To Do List holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NotePlan has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NotePlan ships an update monthly, Minimalist To Do List every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NotePlan versus Minimalist To Do List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotePlanMinimalist To Do List
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNotePlan LLCaydin ozer

Customer experience

NotePlan

All ratings1,517 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews478 reviews
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.3%

Minimalist To Do List

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

NotePlan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent sync between devices
  • Crashes when opening certain files

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved iPad and mobile app experience
  • Better integration with other productivity apps
  • More automation and scripting capabilities
  • Weekly or monthly calendar view

Minimalist To Do List

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

NotePlan

Subscriptions8
  • Personal Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Personal Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Personal Monthly1 Month trial$11.991 Month
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  • Personal Monthly2 variants$12.001 Month
  • Personal Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Personal Annual7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
  • Personal Annual1 Month trial$119.991 Year
  • Business Class1 Month trial$199.991 Year
3 purchases

Minimalist To Do List

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • 3 Months$5.993 Months
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is NotePlan free?
NotePlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minimalist To Do List free?
Minimalist To Do List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NotePlan or Minimalist To Do List?
Minimalist To Do List is rated higher. NotePlan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Minimalist To Do List averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NotePlan or Minimalist To Do List have ads?
Neither NotePlan nor Minimalist To Do List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NotePlan or Minimalist To Do List?
NotePlan ships an update monthly, and Minimalist To Do List every 3 weeks. Most recently, NotePlan was updated on October 29, 2026 and Minimalist To Do List on October 24, 2026.

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