# SmallTask vs ToDoList

The clearest difference is rating: SmallTask at 4.6 against ToDoList's 4.0. SmallTask also leads on ratings volume (57 vs 1). ToDoList's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SmallTask costs $1.99 and ToDoList $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

SmallTask holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmallTask has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of SmallTask's written reviews are positive against 100% of ToDoList's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SmallTask ships an update every 6 months, ToDoList every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmallTask | ToDoList |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smalltask-simple-to-do-list/id413556268/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todolist-task-manager/id1454122524/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 6 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Pavlov Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/375311513) | [RanduSoft SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132039950) |

## What reviewers say

### SmallTask

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smalltask-simple-to-do-list/id413556268)

Quickly add and manage tasks with simple notifications. Set reminders, postpone or delete tasks directly from notifications, and even add new tasks using Siri. Your to-do list syncs seamlessly across all your devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Fast task entry, Date-based notifications, Notification actions (postpone/delete), Siri integration for task creation, iCloud device sync

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 📲 Seamless sync across devices
- 🔍 Helpful reminder feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality (no notes, repeat tasks, etc.)
- 💻 Incompatible with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to add new tasks
- Sync issues between iPhone and iPad
- Reminders not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to add notes or details to tasks
- Option to repeat/reschedule tasks
- More customization (colors, fonts, etc.)
- Improved sync and backup features


### ToDoList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todolist-task-manager/id1454122524)

Manage your daily tasks with this beautiful and fast to-do list application. It offers iCloud synchronization, customizable task details, and helpful reminders. Widgets provide quick access to your tasks.

**Highlights:** iCloud sync support, Date/Time for tasks, Sort, filter, and prioritize tasks, Push notifications for reminders, Widgets, Open source

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmallTask free?

SmallTask costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ToDoList free?

ToDoList costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SmallTask or ToDoList?

SmallTask is rated higher. SmallTask averages 4.6 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while ToDoList averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SmallTask or ToDoList have ads?

Neither SmallTask nor ToDoList shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmallTask or ToDoList?

SmallTask ships an update every 6 months, and ToDoList every 3 months. Most recently, SmallTask was updated on October 15, 2026 and ToDoList on October 11, 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.*