# To Do List vs Space Notes

The clearest difference is rating: To Do List at 5.0 against Space Notes's 3.7. To Do List also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). Space Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. To Do List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Space Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

To Do List holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively.

To Do List ships an update every 2 months, Space Notes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | To Do List | Space Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-tasks-and-reminders/id1530634175/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-notes-note-editor/id6749642629/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 212 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Planning Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618240887) | [Space Japan Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831563101) |

## What reviewers say

### To Do List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-tasks-and-reminders/id1530634175)

This app combines task management with note-taking capabilities, offering features like reminders, sorting, filtering, and synchronization with your phone's native reminder app. It provides a free basic version with optional paid features for enhanced functionality.

**Highlights:** Task management with reminders, Note creation and editing, Synchronization with phone reminders, Sorting and filtering tasks, Customizable accounts with colors, Day and night interface modes, Attaching files to tasks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access for a Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Access for a Year | $9.99 | per year |
| Full Access Forever | $19.99 | one-time |


### Space Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-notes-note-editor/id6749642629)

This app allows users to create detailed lists with expandable items, offering dedicated note-taking for each entry. It provides various list types, progress tracking, and organizational tools to manage complex information.

**Highlights:** Expandable checklist items into detailed notes, Multiple note types (shopping, recipe, goals), Progress bars for goal tracking, Random item selection from lists, Checklist table view for quick editing, User-defined category tags, Note priorities (low, medium, high, urgent)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpaceNotes Pro | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is To Do List free?

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

### Is Space Notes free?

Space Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, To Do List or Space Notes?

To Do List is rated higher. To Do List averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Space Notes averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do To Do List or Space Notes have ads?

Neither To Do List nor Space Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, To Do List or Space Notes?

To Do List ships an update every 2 months, and Space Notes every 9 days. Most recently, To Do List was updated on September 21, 2026 and Space Notes on September 19, 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.*