Comparison

To vs Journa

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

Head to head
About

To

This app combines task planning, to-do lists, shopping lists, habit tracking, note-taking, and calendar functions with smart reminders. It aims to streamline organization by keeping all your important information in one accessible place, saving you time and effort.

Highlights
  • Task and list creation with voice input
  • Habit tracking and motivation
  • Integrated calendar with smart reminders
  • Shopping and to-do lists
  • Note-taking with a hidden 'Ideas' section
  • Task and list sharing
  • Progress and productivity tracking
Features
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To-do list, tasks planner is a multi-use app that combines features of a tasks planner, to-do lists and shopping lists, healthy habits tracker, simple notepad and a convenient calendar with smart reminders. With this app you will no longer need to switch between various applications and spend your previous time on it. Because from now on everything will be properly stored in one place. Planning has never been faster and easier! With To-do list, tasks planner app you will: - Enjoy ease of use Neat and intuitive interface will make the use of the app as convenient and pleasant as possible: all that matters (tasks, lists, schedule, habits) will now always be at your fingertips on one screen. And adding or editing new tasks or notes will be quick and easy. - Easily plan and manage your tasks Create your own schedule and routine by adding tasks - type them or use voice input, add subtasks with checkboxes, tags, attachments, notes, reminders and importance. Mark items as completed with just one tap and track your progress and productivity! - Distribute workload effectively All tasks for the next few days will be shown on the main screen whilst tasks for next weeks and months will be displayed in the calendar - so that taking a look at your schedule will be illustrative and convenient and you will be more and more efficient. - Make lists Add lists of subtasks and shopping lists, to-do lists and check-lists, interchange items and mark completed or purchased items to make sure your lists are always up-to-date. - Form habits, stay motivated Form and track healthy habits with our habits tracker. Drink water, exercise, meditate and so much more! With convenient regular reminders from the app doing it will be easy, and compliments upon achieving your goals and fulfilling plans will become extra motivation and driving force for you! - Save time Add tasks and notes using voice input, the app will automatically recognize text using OCR and you will be sure that you captured important information on the run. Don’t waste your time on searching for useful data - search by words, themes or dates - extremely quickly and efficiently! - Never forget anything Use a convenient system of smart reminders to make sure you will never forget anything important! Set single or regular notifications and the app will remind you of all your tasks on time. - Share what matters Share tasks and lists with your colleagues, friends and family directly from the app - you will no longer need to switch between screens and copy necessary information from one window to another. - Capture ideas And to make sure you don’t ever lose brilliant ideas not related to tasks, routine and dates, save movies and music lists, interesting recipes and much more we added a separate hidden section Ideas to the app where you can store literally any information you want. To-do list, tasks planner will increase your productivity, save you lots of time and will make planning easy and pleasant! Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://todoplannerapp.com/docs/privacy_policy.html

About

Journa

Features
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Journa – A Friend for a Lifetime Background “Journa” is the brainchild of Manoja Jayawardhane, founder of Cloudsec, a self-taught entrepreneur in automation and systems integration in Sri Lanka. Inspired by her upbringing and personal journey, Manoja developed “Journa” to help individuals believe in themselves, reflect on their growth, and manage life’s challenges through journaling and self-awareness. Introduction Many young people struggle with emotions, relationships, and time management. “Journa” addresses these challenges by promoting emotional balance, self-confidence, and personal development from an early age. The app encourages users to explore their interests, nurture creativity, and maintain a balanced lifestyle. Who Benefits “Journa” is ideal for young adults, adults, and anyone seeking happiness, balance, and self-improvement. Key Features 1. Journaling “Journa” acts as your personal diary, allowing you to record daily experiences, emotions, and reflections. Regular journaling reduces stress, boosts creativity, enhances memory, and builds self-discipline. It strengthens emotional intelligence, communication skills, and decision-making while fostering mindfulness and confidence. Users can revisit past entries to relive experiences, track progress, and reinforce positivity. 2. Daily Task Management As a built-in task manager, “Journa” helps organize and prioritize daily activities. Writing tasks improves focus, productivity, and memory while simplifying complex goals. Completing tasks provides a sense of accomplishment and releases dopamine, motivating continued progress. 3. Sleep Tracking Tracking sleep patterns promotes physical and mental well-being. Understanding these patterns helps regulate hormones, improve mood, and enhance memory and creativity. Regular monitoring can identify sleep issues early and encourage healthier routines, contributing to better immunity, cardiovascular health, and emotional stability. 4. Meditation “Journa” integrates meditation tools to cultivate mindfulness and calmness. Meditation reduces stress and anxiety, sharpens focus, and improves emotional balance. Benefits include better sleep, greater patience, creativity, and self-awareness. It teaches users to manage stress, focus on the present, and approach challenges with clarity. 5. Gratitude Journal The gratitude feature encourages users to reflect on positive experiences weekly. By noting people, events, and moments of appreciation, users develop a mindset of gratitude, leading to better health and happiness. Gratitude practices—such as writing letters or keeping jars—reduce stress, lower blood pressure, and enhance emotional strength and energy. 6. Notes The Notes feature supports organization and creativity. Users can jot down thoughts, plans, or checklists—enhancing focus, critical thinking, and time management. It helps structure ideas and improves self-discipline.

Screenshots

To4 screens
Journa3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Journa at none against To's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. To sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Journa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
To versus Journa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToJourna
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (136 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings136 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOrange DogJourna

In-app purchases

2 purchases

To

Subscriptions2
  • Disable ads$1.991 Month
  • Disable ads$9.991 Year
None

Journa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is To free?
To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Journa free?
Journa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do To or Journa have ads?
Neither To nor Journa shows ads.

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