# Any.do vs PERSISTENT Reminder

The clearest difference is ads: PERSISTENT Reminder at none against Any.do's shown. Any.do's advantage is ratings volume (51K vs 3) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Any.do sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PERSISTENT Reminder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Any.do holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Any.do has 51K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Any.do ships an update every 3 weeks, PERSISTENT Reminder every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Any.do | PERSISTENT Reminder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anydo-to-do-list-and-planner/id497328576/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/persistent-reminder/id6754955844/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **51K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 49.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 333 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Any.DO](https://appshunter.io/developer/497328579) | [Kyle Hayes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843989059) |

## What reviewers say

### Any.do

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anydo-to-do-list-and-planner/id497328576)

Organize your life with a comprehensive task list, calendar, and reminder app. Seamlessly sync across devices, set location-based or recurring reminders, and collaborate on shared lists. Boost productivity with intuitive task management and daily planning features.

**Highlights:** Seamless cross-device syncing, Location-based and recurring reminders, Shared lists and task assignment, Daily planner and calendar view, Voice entry for tasks, File attachments to tasks

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Any.do To Do List Pro - Time limited offer | $2.99 | per month |
| 50% Off Premium Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Plan - 40% off | $3.99 | per month |
| Any.do Premium - Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Any.do Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| 50% Off Premium Yearly Plan | $17.99 | per year |
| 50% Off Premium Yearly Plan | $22.99 | per year |
| Any.do To Do List Pro - Time limited offer | $26.99 | per year |
| Any.do Premium - 12 Months | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient task management
- 📅 Seamless calendar integration
- 💡 Useful reminder features
- 📝 Intuitive interface
- 🔄 Automatic task rollover

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues and data loss
- 🔀 Confusing UI changes
- 💰 Overpriced subscription
- ⏱️ Slow performance
- 🗓️ Lacking advanced calendar features

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappearing or changing due dates unexpectedly
- Calendar not syncing properly across devices
- Inability to edit or remove shared tasks
- App freezing or crashing on launch

**Requested features**

- Ability to move tasks to different dates with ease
- Option to disable automatic reminders
- Customizable task views (e.g. checkboxes instead of strikethrough)
- Improved desktop/web app experience
- Better integration with other productivity apps and services


### PERSISTENT Reminder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/persistent-reminder/id6754955844)

This minimalist tool helps you remember important tasks by displaying them as persistent notifications. See your goals on your Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, Mac desktop, Home Screen widgets, and Apple Watch complications. It's a focused approach to accomplishing your goals without alarms or complex lists.

**Highlights:** Persistent notifications, Live Activity display, Dynamic Island integration, Mac desktop reminders, Home Screen widgets, Apple Watch complications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Any.do free?

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

### Is PERSISTENT Reminder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Any.do or PERSISTENT Reminder?

Any.do is rated higher. Any.do averages 4.6 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while PERSISTENT Reminder averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Any.do or PERSISTENT Reminder have ads?

Any.do shows ads; PERSISTENT Reminder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Any.do or PERSISTENT Reminder?

Any.do ships an update every 3 weeks, and PERSISTENT Reminder every 5 weeks. Most recently, Any.do was updated on November 3, 2026 and PERSISTENT Reminder on October 30, 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.*