Comparison

Mindlist vs To

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

Head to head
About

Mindlist

This app helps you manage your daily schedule and tasks with a minimalist interface. It offers features like reminders, calendar visualization, and customizable task lists to boost productivity without distractions.

Highlights
  • No ads
  • Customizable task lists
  • Reminders for appointments
  • Calendar visualization
  • Simple and fast task entry
  • Dark mode
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Mindlist is a simple, beautiful, and powerful to-do list app designed to help you stay focused, organized, and in control of your day. Plan your tasks, manage your schedule, create checklists, set reminders, and organize everything that matters — without unnecessary complexity. Whether you are managing work, study, errands, personal goals, chores, or daily routines, Mindlist gives you a calm and minimal space to keep everything clear. No complicated setup. No clutter. No ads. Just your tasks, your plans, and a simple way to get things done. Mindlist is built for everyday productivity. Add a task in seconds, set a date, create a reminder, organize your lists, and see what needs your attention. The app is fast, intuitive, and easy to use from the first launch. KEY FEATURES • Minimalist design A clean, distraction-free interface that helps you focus on what matters. • iCloud sync Keep your tasks, lists, reminders, and plans in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. • No ads Stay focused without distractions, pop-ups, or intrusive advertising. • Smart reminders Never miss important tasks, meetings, appointments, deadlines, or daily routines. • Calendar planning View your schedule clearly and plan your day, week, and upcoming tasks with ease. Recurring tasks are now shown directly in Calendar, so your routines are easier to see and manage. • Recurring tasks Create repeating tasks for habits, routines, chores, bills, workouts, study sessions, and more. Set an end date for recurring tasks when a routine or plan should not repeat forever. • Custom task lists Personalize your lists with colors, icons, and display options that match the way you work. • Simple and fast task creation Quickly add tasks, set dates, enable reminders, and organize your plan in just a few taps. • Organized lists Drag, reorder, and arrange your lists so everything stays exactly where you need it. Mindlist is perfect for: • Daily to-do lists • Work tasks • Study and homework planning • Personal goals • Shopping lists • Chores and home organization • Habit tracking • Appointments and deadlines • Simple project planning • Family and personal routines Mindlist is free to use, with optional Premium features available for users who want to unlock even more functionality. Premium is a one-time purchase, giving you lifetime access to all premium features. Download Mindlist today and turn your plans into progress — one task at a time.

About

To

This task manager helps you organize your day with colorful, tag-based lists. It offers a simple, efficient interface for managing to-dos, shopping lists, and schedules with features like predictive text and customizable layouts. Turn tasks into accomplishments with a single tap.

Highlights
  • Color-coded tags for organization
  • Predictive text for quick entry
  • Customizable two or three-column layouts
  • One-tap completion and deletion
  • Dark Mode support
  • iCloud backup
Features
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Welcome to Simple ToDo List — where simplicity meets productivity. Designed for speed and ease, this to-do list app is your trusted daily companion for managing tasks, shopping lists, and schedules with vibrant, color-coded tags. No clutter. Just pure efficiency. View all your tasks and checklists by tag on a single screen — no endless swiping. Mark tasks as done with a single tap and edit your lists effortlessly. Personalize your experience by separating completed tasks, adjusting text sizes, and more. Breeze through repetitive tasks with predictive text, letting you quickly add your most-used to-dos. ● Key Features: ・Two-column layout for clear, efficient task organization ・Color-coded tags for a visually engaging experience ・One-tap deletion of completed tasks ・Editable tags for a personal touch ・Multiple text size options ・Dark Mode for comfortable viewing at night ・Predictive text based on your frequently used to-dos ・Customizable display settings ● What You Can Do: ・Create and manage to-do lists effortlessly ・Organize tasks by tags for a streamlined view ・Review and manage completed items instantly ・Comprehensive tag management: add, edit, delete, and sort ・Toggle between 2 and 3-column layouts ・Share your list via text ・Secure iCloud backup ・Haptic feedback for a satisfying tap response ・Display completed to-dos at the bottom Empower your day — turn tasks into accomplishments with just a tap. Download now and start organizing your life smarter and simpler! ■ About Premium Remove all ads with a one-time purchase — no subscription required. Reinstalling the app or switching devices? Restore your purchase for free by tapping "Restore Purchase Status" in the app. Just make sure you're signed in with your original Apple ID.

Screenshots

Mindlist4 screens
To4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mindlist at none against To's shown. Mindlist also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 9) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Mindlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and To sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.7 for Mindlist against 4.6 for To. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindlist has 1.6K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Mindlist's written reviews are positive against 73% of To's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mindlist ships an update fortnightly, To every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mindlist versus To: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMindlistTo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.6K ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews76.4% of reviews — better73.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better9
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNova OceanTyabaApp

Customer experience

Mindlist

All ratings1,618 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews296 reviews
Positive76.4%
Neutral10.1%
Negative13.5%

To

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive73.1%
Neutral11.5%
Negative15.4%

Bugs and requests

Mindlist

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tasks disappearing or not being saved
  • Repeating tasks not functioning properly
  • Calendar integration issues
  • Syncing problems between devices
  • Unexpected app behavior after updates

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add shortcuts for Mac version
  • Implement subtasks and task filtering
  • Improve calendar integration and timeline view
  • Add ability to move tasks between lists
  • Implement Apple Watch support
Show 5 more
  • Provide more customization options
  • Add Siri integration
  • Improve syncing between devices
  • Implement automatic task reminders
  • Add ability to create recurring tasks with flexible schedules

To

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mindlist

One-time1
  • Buy Premium$5.99
1 purchases

To

One-time1
  • Hide Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Mindlist free?
Mindlist 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, Mindlist or To?
Mindlist is rated higher. Mindlist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while To averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do Mindlist or To have ads?
To shows ads; Mindlist does not.
Which is updated more often, Mindlist or To?
Mindlist ships an update fortnightly, and To every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mindlist was updated on November 7, 2026 and To on November 7, 2026.

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