Comparison

Weekly Diary vs MenuToDo

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

Head to head
About

Weekly Diary

Features
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Diary entries are displayed in a ‘Week to View’ format, showing start time and title. Weekly Diary is automatically synchronised with your Apple Calendar app. Navigation - Tap chevrons to switch back and forth between weeks. Tap ’Select date’ button to locate a specific date. Add new diary entry - Tap on a date header to show a ‘New Event’ form. Selecting ‘All-day’ on the form leaves the start time blank. Edit an existing diary entry - Tap an existing diary entry to display an ‘Edit Event’ form. Day View - Tap on the right chevron on a date header to view the day's appointments in detail. Settings screen - Choose which calendars to display in Weeky Diary. Specify a default event start time and event duration if needed. Help screen - Tap ‘Show help’ on Settings screen to show this information.

About

MenuToDo

A simple Kanban task manager accessible from your Mac's menu bar, syncing seamlessly across Apple devices. Manage your workflow with a visual board, drag-and-drop functionality, and quick task entry. Offers privacy-focused features with no account required.

Highlights
  • Menu bar Kanban board
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Apple Watch and Vision Pro support
  • Desktop and lock screen widgets
  • Calendar and All Tasks views
  • Task prioritization and details
  • CSV import/export
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MenuToDo is the simple kanban task manager that lives in your Mac menu bar and syncs with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro. Your tasks are always one click away so you can manage your workflow without opening a full app or switching windows. View your work in a clean kanban board with three columns To Do, In Progress and Done. Drag and drop tasks to update status instantly and stay focused on what matters most. With iCloud sync, widgets and a built in calendar, MenuToDo keeps your tasks organized across all your Apple devices while keeping your data private. Main features • Kanban board in the menu bar Access your tasks instantly from the Mac menu bar Drag and drop tasks between To Do, In Progress and Done Resize columns to fit your workflow • Works on Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro Seamless iCloud sync across all Apple devices Add tasks on one device and see them everywhere • Apple Watch app View and manage tasks from your wrist Change task status with a tap Complications for quick access on watch faces • Apple Vision Pro support Full spatial kanban board in your space Drag and drop tasks naturally Hover and tap interactions designed for visionOS • Desktop and lock screen widgets View tasks without opening the app Track progress with visual rings Quickly add tasks from widgets Includes Task List, Progress Ring, Quick Add and Combined widgets • Calendar view See tasks organized by day Spot overdue tasks quickly Task count badges for every date • All Tasks view See every task across all dates in one place Filter and manage your full task list • Priority with color coding Mark tasks as High, Medium or Low importance Easily focus on urgent tasks first Filter tasks by priority • Task details Add notes and multiple links with previews Set dates and keep all task context in one place • Quick add Create tasks in seconds Type and press return to add instantly Keyboard shortcut support for faster task entry • Search and filter Find tasks instantly with full text search Sort by date, title or priority • Import and export Import tasks from CSV Export tasks as CSV or JSON for backup or other tools • Auto rollover Move unfinished tasks from yesterday to today automatically • Customizable appearance Light, Dark or System theme Adjust font size and task card display Customize window size and layout • Privacy first No account required No data collected All data stays on your device and private iCloud MenuToDo is perfect for developers, designers, freelancers, students and anyone who wants a fast lightweight kanban workflow without complex project management tools. One time purchase, no subscriptions and no ads. Privacy Policy https://www.macosmenubar.com/menutodo/privacy Terms of Use https://www.macosmenubar.com/menutodo/terms

Screenshots

Weekly Diary4 screens
MenuToDo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Weekly Diary at Free against MenuToDo's $4.99. MenuToDo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Weekly Diary is free to download; MenuToDo costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weekly Diary ships an update every 5 months, MenuToDo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Weekly Diary versus MenuToDo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeekly DiaryMenuToDo
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid ClarkMehmet Ali Demir

In-app purchases

None

Weekly Diary

No in-app purchases

None

MenuToDo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Weekly Diary free?
Weekly Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MenuToDo free?
MenuToDo costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Weekly Diary or MenuToDo have ads?
Neither Weekly Diary nor MenuToDo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weekly Diary or MenuToDo?
Weekly Diary ships an update every 5 months, and MenuToDo every 3 days. Most recently, Weekly Diary was updated on October 25, 2026 and MenuToDo on October 16, 2026.

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