Comparison

EssentialPIM vs Singularity To Do List, Tasks

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

Head to head
About

EssentialPIM

Manage your personal information with this comprehensive organizer. It handles calendars, tasks, contacts, and passwords, with seamless synchronization across devices and platforms. Organize tasks hierarchically and securely store sensitive data.

Highlights
  • Calendar management
  • Task management with hierarchical structure
  • Contact organization
  • Secure password storage
  • Synchronization with Windows version
  • Synchronization with Google Tasks
Features
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This is an iOS version of highly popular on Windows platform personal information manager - EssentialPIM. It allows you to manage Calendars, Tasks, Contacts and Passwords (first two types of data are synchronized with iOS internal apps). All your data is interconnected and in one package! - Synchronize your data Syncs with Windows version of EssentialPIM (Free and Pro). - Hierarchical tasks structure Flexible structure that organizes tasks into multiple trees, with sub trees and leaves. - Secure passwords list Self-locking mechanism offers safe and convenient way to store all your passwords and other sensitive data. Key features: - Includes Tasks and Passwords modules (more in the development) - Flawless synchronization with Win EPIM (including Calendar and Contacts with built-in iOS apps) works as over Wi-Fi as over cellular networks - Automatic synchronization with Google Tasks - Ads free Support and feedback: If you are looking for help or have any questions or ideas, please contact us by using the following email address: epimsupport@essentialpim.com. About translation: Seeing EssentialPIM not being fully translated into your language? We would like to invite you to take part in the translation process. It’s easy and fun. And if you aren’t ready to do translation just yet, you can still review the existing one for mistakes. Please contact us at epimsupport@essentialpim.com and we will reply back with an invite. As a token of appreciation, all active contributors get free EssentialPIM Pro Windows version licenses.

About

Singularity To Do List, Tasks

Manage your tasks, projects, and daily schedule with this all-in-one productivity app. It combines a to-do list, calendar, planner, notepad, habit tracker, and Pomodoro timer to help you organize your life and stay focused.

Highlights
  • Task and note creation with voice input
  • File and image attachments to tasks
  • Smart reminders with natural date recognition
  • Automated recurring task scheduling
  • Calendar and daily planning views
  • Project, tag, and checklist organization
  • Pomodoro timer and stopwatch
  • Habit tracker for routine building
Features
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SingularityApp brings together everything you need to manage your tasks, projects, and daily schedule. A to-do list and calendar, daily planner and notepad, habit tracker, checklist, reminders, and Pomodoro timer — all in one free productivity app. Take control of the chaos and plan your day with confidence. ADD TASKS AND NOTES WITH EASE Voice input, home screen widgets, and a clean interface make capturing tasks effortless. Create tasks via email to get ideas out of your head and into your to-do list instantly. KEEP NOTES WITH PHOTOS AND DOCUMENTS Attach files, images, and documents to your tasks and notes. Use the built-in notepad for journaling, meeting notes, or saving important details — SingularityApp is a planner and a notes app in one. SET SMART REMINDERS Natural date recognition helps you set reminders in seconds, even from voice input. Add up to five reminders per task. Turn on alarm mode for high-priority tasks so nothing slips through the cracks. AUTOMATE RECURRING TASKS Flexible repeat settings let you schedule recurring tasks for daily routines, birthdays, workouts, study sessions, or work deadlines. Offload the mental load and let the app handle your schedule. PLAN YOUR DAY WITH CALENDAR AND DAILY PLANS Two powerful planning views: a Calendar to see your schedule by day, week, or month in a grid layout, and a Daily Plans view to browse your task list for any date. ORGANIZE WITH PROJECTS, TAGS, AND CHECKLISTS Build your task list the way you think. Nest projects and tasks with unlimited depth. Add color-coded tags and filter your to-do list by them. Use checklists for shopping lists, packing lists, or step-by-step workflows. STAY FOCUSED WITH POMODORO TIMER AND STOPWATCH Use the built-in Pomodoro timer to work in focused intervals and boost productivity. Switch to the stopwatch to track time without breaks. Attach the timer to any task and monitor time spent. BUILD HABITS AND REACH YOUR GOALS The habit tracker helps you form healthy routines and drop bad ones. Drink water, learn a language, exercise, meditate — add habits to your list and check them off daily. Set daily goals, track your streaks, and stay motivated. SHARE LISTS AND COLLABORATE Run family projects, shared to-do lists, or team tasks together. Share any list by link — even with people who don't use SingularityApp. Assign tasks and stay in sync. PERSONALIZE WITH THEMES AND COLORS Choose from beautiful themes and color options to make planning enjoyable. Add emoji to your projects for a personal touch. Color-code your calendar for quick visual navigation. SYNC ACROSS ALL YOUR DEVICES Install SingularityApp on every device so your tasks, notes, and to-do lists are always at hand. Use the desktop version for advanced features like Focus Mode and Project Check Mode. The Apple Watch app delivers reminders and lets you add tasks from your wrist. Most features are free. Upgrade to SingularityApp Pro or Elite for the most powerful productivity tools — task management, daily planner, calendar, goal tracking, and more, all in one place. Terms of use: https://singularity-app.com/terms_of_service/ Privacy Policy: https://singularity-app.com/policy/ Website: https://singularity-app.com Blog: https://singularity-app.com/blog/ Support: https://helpdesk.singularity-app.com/

Screenshots

EssentialPIM4 screens
Singularity To Do List, Tasks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Singularity To Do List, Tasks at 86% against EssentialPIM's 21%. Singularity To Do List, Tasks also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). EssentialPIM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. Singularity To Do List, Tasks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. EssentialPIM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Singularity To Do List, Tasks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Singularity To Do List, Tasks has 79 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of EssentialPIM's written reviews are positive against 86% of Singularity To Do List, Tasks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EssentialPIM ships an update every 2 months, Singularity To Do List, Tasks weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
EssentialPIM versus Singularity To Do List, Tasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEssentialPIMSingularity To Do List, Tasks
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (12 ratings)4.8 (79 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews85.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1279 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB227 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstonsoftSINGULARITYAPP LLP

Customer experience

EssentialPIM

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral18.4%
Negative60.5%

Singularity To Do List, Tasks

All ratings79 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive85.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative13.2%

In-app purchases

None

EssentialPIM

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Singularity To Do List, Tasks

Subscriptions4
  • SingularityApp Premium Month$3.991 Month
  • SingularityApp Elite Month$4.991 Month
  • SingularityApp Premium Year$39.991 Year
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  • SingularityApp Elite Year$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro forever!$89.99

Questions

Is EssentialPIM free?
EssentialPIM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Singularity To Do List, Tasks free?
Singularity To Do List, Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EssentialPIM or Singularity To Do List, Tasks?
Singularity To Do List, Tasks is rated higher. EssentialPIM averages 2.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Singularity To Do List, Tasks averages 4.8 from 79 ratings.
Do EssentialPIM or Singularity To Do List, Tasks have ads?
Neither EssentialPIM nor Singularity To Do List, Tasks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EssentialPIM or Singularity To Do List, Tasks?
EssentialPIM ships an update every 2 months, and Singularity To Do List, Tasks weekly. Most recently, EssentialPIM was updated on October 6, 2026 and Singularity To Do List, Tasks on October 13, 2026.

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