# Do! vs Mindlist

The clearest difference is ads: Mindlist at none against Do!'s shown. Do!'s advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 1.6K) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Do! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Mindlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Do! against 4.7 for Mindlist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Do! has 26K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Do!'s written reviews are positive against 76% of Mindlist's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Do! | Mindlist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-simple-to-do-list/id421819675/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindlist-to-do-list-and-tasks/id1505964697/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 76.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 152 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SIMPLERION Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/412790201) | [Nova Ocean](https://appshunter.io/developer/789749894) |

## What reviewers say

### Do!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/do-simple-to-do-list/id421819675)

This app helps you manage your daily tasks with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. Quickly add and complete tasks, set reminders, and automate recurring items. Securely store your data and personalize the experience with themes and fonts.

**Highlights:** Fast task addition and completion, Recurring task automation, Home screen widgets for task visibility, Passcode and Face ID security, Data backup and restore options, Customizable themes and fonts

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove AD (Unlock!) | $20.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great to-do list app
- 👍 Easy to use and organize
- ✨ Customizable with colors and fonts
- 📆 Helpful for managing daily tasks and routines
- 🔔 Useful reminders and notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring tasks not always showing up correctly
- 🔀 Randomly shuffles tasks
- 💰 Ads still showing up after paid upgrade
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🎨 Lack of customization options for themes and backgrounds

**Reported bugs**

- Login/sign-in issues across devices
- Reminders not working as expected
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to share lists with others
- Calendar integration and scheduling options
- More recurring task options (weekly, monthly, etc.)
- Desktop/web version for faster editing
- Ability to add notes or descriptions to tasks


### Mindlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindlist-to-do-list-and-tasks/id1505964697)

This app helps you manage your daily schedule and tasks with a minimalist interface. It offers features like reminders, calendar visualization, and customizable task lists to boost productivity without distractions.

**Highlights:** No ads, Customizable task lists, Reminders for appointments, Calendar visualization, Simple and fast task entry, Dark mode

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Useful with friendly design
- 👍 Clear and simple way to make to-do lists
- 👍 Customizable
- 👍 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with tasks disappearing or not being saved
- 🐛 Bugs with repeating tasks and calendar integration
- 🔒 Concerns about data storage and syncing
- 🔒 Lack of account/login system
- 🔒 Limited customization options in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappearing or not being saved
- Repeating tasks not functioning properly
- Calendar integration issues
- Syncing problems between devices
- Unexpected app behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Add shortcuts for Mac version
- Implement subtasks and task filtering
- Improve calendar integration and timeline view
- Add ability to move tasks between lists
- Implement Apple Watch support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Do! free?

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

### Is Mindlist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Do! or Mindlist?

Do! is rated higher. Do! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Mindlist averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Do! or Mindlist have ads?

Do! shows ads; Mindlist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Do! or Mindlist?

Do! ships an update fortnightly, and Mindlist fortnightly. Most recently, Do! was updated on October 31, 2026 and Mindlist on October 29, 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.*