# Deputy vs To Do List

The clearest difference is review sentiment: To Do List at 100% against Deputy's 59%. To Do List also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Deputy's advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 2) and chart position (#180 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deputy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per month and To Do List sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

To Do List holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deputy has 6.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Deputy's written reviews are positive against 100% of To Do List's.

Deputy ships an update weekly, To Do List daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deputy | To Do List |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deputy-shift-schedule-maker/id477070330/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-schedule-planner/id6470705781/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 285 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Deputy.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/477070333) | [Decodation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677960582) |

## What reviewers say

### Deputy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deputy-shift-schedule-maker/id477070330)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app simplifies employee scheduling, time tracking, and workforce management for businesses. It allows for easy creation of balanced schedules, communication with staff, and integration with payroll systems. Employees can view their schedules, manage availability, and clock in/out.

**Highlights:** Create balanced, cost-effective schedules, Publish shift information via push notification, Fill open shifts with team pick-up, Approve leave and shift changes, Manage team communications and tasks, Track time and attendance, Integrate with payroll and POS systems

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 users | $59.99 | per month |
| 25 users | $144.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for scheduling and timekeeping
- 👍 Helpful for managing staff
- 👍 Reliable and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Unreliable location tracking
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance after updates
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Expensive for some businesses

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Timesheets not accurately recording hours worked
- Shift scheduling issues after updates
- Notification system not reliable

**Requested features**

- Add ability to cancel shifts
- Improve communication features between employees
- Provide more detailed reporting and analytics
- Allow employees to view their leave balances
- Integrate with more payroll/HR systems


### To Do List

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-do-list-schedule-planner/id6470705781)

This app combines a calendar and to-do list to help you efficiently plan your daily schedule, set appointments, and manage tasks. It's designed to organize work and personal life, with features for job scheduling, invoicing, and time tracking.

**Highlights:** Daily schedule planning, Appointment setting, Recurring event creation, Task management, Invoice generation, Estimate creation, Time sheets management, PDF exports

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Work organizer Lite - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Work Organizer Lite Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Work Organizer Lite Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Work Organizer Lite Annual | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deputy free?

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

### Is To Do List free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deputy or To Do List?

To Do List is rated higher. Deputy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while To Do List averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Deputy or To Do List have ads?

Neither Deputy nor To Do List shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deputy or To Do List?

Deputy ships an update weekly, and To Do List daily. Most recently, Deputy was updated on November 1, 2026 and To Do List on October 24, 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.*