# Firstly vs Execute

The clearest difference is rating: Firstly at 4.7 against Execute's 4.3. Firstly also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 73%) and ratings volume (50 vs 14). Execute's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Firstly sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Execute sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Firstly holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Firstly's written reviews are positive against 73% of Execute's.

Firstly ships an update monthly, Execute every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Firstly | Execute |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstly-to-do-list-and-planner/id1599386018/reviews)** | [4.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/execute-daily-planner/id1644423937/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [focusCove LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578097508) | [Innovatism LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/955315491) |

## What reviewers say

### Firstly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstly-to-do-list-and-planner/id1599386018)

This app helps you focus on what truly matters by prioritizing your tasks and projects. It offers a unique approach to personal prioritization, with features like project organization, multiple prioritizers, and detailed reports to boost your productivity. It also ensures your data remains private and syncs via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Organize with Projects, Checklists & Tags, Multiple Prioritizers, Daily Priority Reports, Today's Tasks View (Priority, Schedule, Difficulty), Widgets & Siri Integration, Add Subtasks, Notes, Deadlines, and Reminders, QuickScheduling and Natural Language Input

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 07-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Darker Palette | $0.99 | one-time |
| Project Icon Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wellness Prioritizer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Eisenhower Prioritizer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Jonathan | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tacos for Jonathan | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


### Execute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/execute-daily-planner/id1644423937)

Organize your day and manage projects efficiently with interactive task cards. Utilize flexible views like lists, timelines, and Kanban boards to prioritize, time-block, and track progress. Stay focused and complete important tasks effectively.

**Highlights:** Interactive task cards, Time-blocking on a timeline, Eisenhower matrix prioritization, Kanban board workflow, Built-in Pomodoro timer, Project milestones and dependencies

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Execute Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Firstly free?

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

### Is Execute free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Firstly or Execute?

Firstly is rated higher. Firstly averages 4.7 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Execute averages 4.3 from 14 ratings.

### Do Firstly or Execute have ads?

Neither Firstly nor Execute shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Firstly or Execute?

Firstly ships an update monthly, and Execute every 5 days. Most recently, Firstly was updated on November 3, 2026 and Execute on November 3, 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.*