# To Do List Widget vs Cooing

The clearest difference is monetization model: To Do List Widget at free with in-app purchases against Cooing's subscription. To Do List Widget also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Cooing's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Cooing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cooing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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, Cooing fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | To Do List Widget | Cooing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-widget-simple/id1585508533/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooing/id6504428228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 18 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amit Verma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219761009) | [DigitsFn, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676362730) |

## 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. | $34.99 | 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


### Cooing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooing/id6504428228)

This app helps you organize your tasks and express yourself through writing. It combines to-do lists with journaling features, allowing you to add text, photos, and moods to your entries. Secure your data with advanced encryption and biometric locks.

**Highlights:** Task organization with lists and priorities, Journaling with text, photos, and mood tagging, Smart reminders and repeating schedules, End-to-end encryption for data security, Biometric login (Face ID/Touch ID/Passcode), Subtasks for breaking down goals

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is To Do List Widget free?

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

### Is Cooing free?

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

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

Cooing is rated higher. To Do List Widget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Cooing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do To Do List Widget or Cooing have ads?

Neither To Do List Widget nor Cooing shows ads.

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

To Do List Widget ships an update weekly, and Cooing fortnightly. Most recently, To Do List Widget was updated on September 29, 2026 and Cooing on September 10, 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.*