Comparison

Doo vs Just Do This

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

Head to head
About

Doo

This app helps you overcome procrastination by breaking down tasks into manageable digital cards. Its unique card-based interface and focus on one task at a time promote productivity and habit building. It offers various task types, scheduling options, and cross-device syncing.

Highlights
  • Card-based task interface
  • Customizable task groups
  • Open-ended, calendar, and location-based tasks
  • Share extension for creating tasks from other apps
  • Customizable task scheduling and alerts
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Task collaboration
Features
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Become a more productive you, one card at a time. WHY DOO? It’s easy to procrastinate your to-do list without a clear first step. Tasks with large goals can feel impossible to finish. Doo helps you procrastinate less. Your reminders become cards that are easy to start and easy to finish. The streamlined edit screen encourages you to create tasks that can fit on a digital index card. Each card shows up in a stack — instead of a list — so you can focus on one thing at a time. BUILD BETTER HABITS Pick a few tasks each day and snooze the rest. Doo helps you create more consistent, sustainable habits. Reduce your anxiety and become a more productive you, one card at a time. *** 2021 Webby Award Nominee *** Best App - Work & Productivity *** 2021 Webby Award Honoree *** Best App User Interface REVIEWS “I absolutely love this app... *incredibly* satisfying...” – Doo 2 Review, Buzzfeed “There’s just enough guilt involved in hitting snooze that I often just complete the task. That’s the point." – WIRED “Doo is a beautiful way to get things done without stressing yourself out.” – Doo 2 Review, The Next Web FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS • Be more productive with a unique, card-based interface • Separate cards into custom groups • Create open-ended, calendar, or location-based tasks • Create tasks within other apps with the share extension • Schedule tasks with custom intervals and alerts • Sync with iCloud across iOS and Mac devices • Collaborate on tasks with other Doo users (requires iCloud) • Support for VoiceOver, Dynamic Text, and keyboard shortcuts • Stay on task with Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets • Complete or snooze tasks from notifications • Drag and drop text, locations, and URLs to create tasks • Screen lock with FaceID, TouchID, or passphrase • Create and complete reminders with Siri • Multitask with Split View and Slide Over

About

Just Do This

Features
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Just Do This! – The Anti-To-Do List Are you feeling overwhelmed by endless tasks? Does a long checklist trigger task paralysis and make you procrastinate? Welcome to Just Do This! — the hyper-minimal, distraction-free app designed to uncomplicate your life and help you overcome burnout. Whether you are dealing with executive dysfunction, scatteredbrain tendencies, or you simply identify as neurodivergent or neurodiverse, this app provides the relief you need. By hiding your future tasks and focusing entirely on your current objective, Just Do This! acts as your personal focuskeeper. It forces you to look at a singular, isolated step. We take your scattered thoughts and create an uncluttered, empty void where only the present moment matters. Why It Works for Your Brain Traditional apps cause disorganization by showing you your entire agenda at once. We eliminate that barrier. One Thing At A Time: See only the urgent task in front of you. You cannot delay or put off the next task because you can't see it until the current one is done. A Clearheaded Approach: Untangled from the stress of a massive queue of work, you will find immense clarity and serenity. Dopamine Hit: When you execute a task, a satisfying swipe gesture provides instant feedback to build momentum toward the next hurdle. Designed For Deep Work & Study Whether you are writing a university dissertation, studying for a college assignment, or engaged in remote coding, Just Do This! safely guides your workflow. Sprinttimer & Pacing: Type a duration (e.g., "Read 15m") and the app automatically creates an unbroken productivitytimer. It helps soothe anxiety by creating a structured interval for every studysession or work sprint. Flowstate Mastery: Build an immersive, continuous rhythm. Push forward through a long marathon of work without getting inattentive. Zenmode UI: A beautiful, simplified darkmode fullscreen interface allows you to unplug, breathe, and find your hyperfocus. Build Unbreakable Habits The hardest part is just starting. Let us help you begin a daily routine. Microstep Your Day: Break down everything from basic errands to a complex project into a simple cadence. Repetition & Practice: Establish a morning regimen or evening ritual. Anti-procrastination: Use the app as a solo tool to record your progress and achieve deepwork without fail. Take a breath, easing into a new way of working. It is time to clear the backlog, concentrate, and finally launch yourself into a productive day. Stop managing lists. Just Do This.

Screenshots

Doo4 screens
Just Do This4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Just Do This at Free against Doo's $4.99. Just Do This also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Doo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Just Do This is free to download; Doo costs $4.99 up front. Just Do This sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Doo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doo ships an update every 2 weeks, Just Do This every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Doo versus Just Do This: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDooJust Do This
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCiarlo Software, LLCHigio Tarak

In-app purchases

None

Doo

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Just Do This

One-time1
  • Remove ads$9.99

Questions

Is Doo free?
Doo costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Just Do This free?
Just Do This is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Doo or Just Do This have ads?
Neither Doo nor Just Do This shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doo or Just Do This?
Doo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Just Do This every 10 days. Most recently, Doo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Just Do This on October 18, 2026.

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