# NotePlan vs Minimalist To Do List

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | NotePlan | Minimalist To Do List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalist-to-do-list-nice/id6738646115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 204 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NotePlan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137020763) | [aydin ozer](https://appshunter.io/developer/465344896) |

## What reviewers say

### NotePlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Personal Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Business Class | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful note-taking and task management
- 👍 Seamless calendar and reminders integration
- 💡 Flexible and customizable workflow
- 🔒 Secure and open-format data storage
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional sync and performance issues
- 👤 Limited collaboration and sharing features

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Crashes when opening certain files

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimalist-to-do-list-nice/id6738646115)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*