Comparison

Do! vs Pado

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

Head to head
About

Do!

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
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Jot it down. Enjoy checking it off. Groceries on the way home. A deadline you don't want to miss. A habit you'd like to keep. Do! gives your everyday to-dos a simple home: add a task, then double-tap when it's done. ■ A thought, a note, a satisfying checkoff Catch a task while it's on your mind. Finished? Double-tap to mark it done. Even a small task deserves that little moment of satisfaction. ■ Make it a list you like coming back to Choose your themes and fonts, with sounds inspired by pen and paper. Like picking a favorite notebook, make your daily list feel like yours. ■ A place for every part of your day Keep work, study and shopping in their own groups. Add color to tell things apart, and pin the tasks you want to keep in sight. ■ Less to remember, every time around Set tasks to repeat daily, weekly, monthly or yearly. Add reminders for the things you don't want to miss. ■ A quick look from your home screen Keep your to-dos close with home screen widgets. Check your list during a busy morning without opening the app. ■ Put your keyboard to work Use an external keyboard to add tasks and give longer notes room to breathe. • Add a task: Command(⌘) + N • Insert a line break: Option(⌥/Alt) + Enter ■ Your list, on your other devices Use the same app and sign in with the same account to sync your tasks across devices. Pick up your familiar list when you switch devices. ■ App lock and backups Lock access to the app with a passcode or Face ID on supported devices. Back up your data through Dropbox or email and restore it when needed. It doesn't have to be a big plan. Start with one thing you'd like to do today. ■ About ads This app includes ads. An in-app purchase is available to remove them. Questions and suggestions: do@simplerion.com

About

Pado

Features
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When everything feels too large at once, Pado helps make the next decision smaller. • Capture a thought or task in one line • Choose one next action for now • Start with a short focus timer • Organize plans and projects in one place • Use weekly review to record the next adjustment without blame Core capture, planning, and focus tools are free. Pado Pro offers optional premium themes and advanced insights. Pado is a productivity tool, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, or promise outcomes for ADHD or any condition. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Do!4 screens
Pado4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pado at none against Do!'s shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Do! sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pado sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Do! ships an update fortnightly, Pado monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Do! versus Pado: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDo!Pado
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings26K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size152 MB34 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSIMPLERION Co., LtdJUNEBEOM SEO

Bugs and requests

Do!

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Pado

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Do!

One-time2
  • Tip$0.99
  • Remove AD (Unlock!)$20.00
3 purchases

Pado

Subscriptions2
  • Pado Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Pado Pro Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pado Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Do! free?
Do! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pado free?
Pado is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Do! or Pado have ads?
Do! shows ads; Pado does not.
Which is updated more often, Do! or Pado?
Do! ships an update fortnightly, and Pado monthly. Most recently, Do! was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pado on October 31, 2026.

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