# To Do List Widget vs Quick Notes

The clearest difference is rating: To Do List Widget at 4.5 against Quick Notes's 1.0. To Do List Widget also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 1). Quick Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. To Do List Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Quick Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

To Do List Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: To Do List Widget has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

To Do List Widget ships an update weekly, Quick Notes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | To Do List Widget | Quick Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-widget-simple/id1585508533/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-notes-drawing-doodle/id6444913907/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 16 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) | [FugaPiyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497887610) |

## What reviewers say

### To Do List Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-widget-simple/id1585508533)

Organize your life with interactive home screen widgets for tasks and to-do lists. Customize themes, fonts, and layouts, and sync across devices with iCloud. Manage your tasks directly from your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Interactive home screen widgets, Apple Watch app integration, Customizable themes and fonts, Unlimited to-do lists, iCloud sync, iOS 18 Lockscreen & Dynamic Island support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| To Do List Pro. | $24.99 | per year |
| To Do List Pro. | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable widgets
- 💡 Helpful for ADHD/busy users
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Useful for organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🐛 Buggy widget functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent customization
- 🐛 Limited list management options
- 🐛 Confusing user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not appearing
- Crashes when adding tasks
- Inconsistent color/theme changes

**Requested features**

- Ability to scroll tasks within widget
- Automatic daily task reset
- More font and layout options
- Subtask support
- Reminders and due dates


### Quick Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-notes-drawing-doodle/id6444913907)

Easily add handwritten notes, scribbles, and text to your photos. Customize pen colors and thickness, import images, and save or share your creations. All features are free to use.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes, Graffiti on photos, Rich pen options, Import photos, Save and share doodles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is To Do List Widget free?

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

### Is Quick Notes free?

Quick Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

To Do List Widget is rated higher. To Do List Widget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Quick Notes averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do To Do List Widget or Quick Notes have ads?

Quick Notes shows ads; To Do List Widget does not.

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

To Do List Widget ships an update weekly, and Quick Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, To Do List Widget was updated on October 14, 2026 and Quick Notes on October 4, 2026.

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