# Tody vs Goblin Tools

The clearest difference is price: Tody at Free against Goblin Tools's $1.99. Tody also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 76%) and ratings volume (11K vs 3K). Goblin Tools's advantage is chart position (#2 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Tody is free to download; Goblin Tools costs $1.99 up front. Tody sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Goblin Tools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Tody against 4.8 for Goblin Tools. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11K and 3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Tody's written reviews are positive against 76% of Goblin Tools's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tody | Goblin Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tody/id595339588/reviews) | [4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **85.5% of reviews** | 76.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 63 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LoopLoop](https://appshunter.io/developer/882692718) | [Skyhook](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695118263) |

## What reviewers say

### Tody

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tody/id595339588)

This app helps manage household cleaning routines by prioritizing tasks based on actual need rather than fixed dates. It visualizes dirtiness and cleaning progress to motivate users and make cleaning more satisfying. It can be customized for individuals or large households, turning chores into a game.

**Highlights:** Flexible task management by need, Visual dirtiness and cleaning progress, Optional notifications and deadlines, Gamified cleaning with house member sync, Intuitive customized cleaning plans, Scalable for any household size

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Solo | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium+ Duo | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium+ Family | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium+ Team | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Keeps me on track
- 👍 Customizable and flexible
- 🎮 Gamifies cleaning
- 💡 Helpful for ADHD/forgetful users
- 🙌 Motivating and satisfying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🔍 Lack of search/sorting options
- 🕰️ Can't set tasks for specific days
- 💰 Expensive for multiple users
- 🎨 Outdated or bland UI

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on certain devices after updates
- Issues with data sync and loss of progress

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Apple Watch app integration
- Ability to set tasks for specific days
- More customization options for UI
- One-off task list separate from recurring tasks


### Goblin Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-tools/id6449003064)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Productivity, #45 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app offers a suite of single-task tools designed to assist neurodivergent individuals with overwhelming or challenging tasks. Features include automatic task breakdown, language formalization, tone interpretation, time estimation, and recipe generation.

**Highlights:** Magic Todo list for automatic task breakdown, Formalizer for language transformation, Judge for tone interpretation, Estimator for activity timeframes, Compiler for braindump to task conversion, Chef for recipe generation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Goblin Tools Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for breaking down tasks
- 👍 Useful for ADHD/neurodivergent users
- 🎨 Customizable task breakdown
- 🔍 Beneficial for writing/communication
- 🍲 Helpful for meal planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- ⏱️ Inaccurate time estimates for tasks
- 🔄 Lack of syncing/cross-device functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on iPad
- Cursor and text highlighting issues

**Requested features**

- Reminders and scheduling options
- Customizable categories and organization
- Ability to prioritize tasks
- Integration with other productivity apps
- More advanced analytics and reporting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tody free?

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

### Is Goblin Tools free?

Goblin Tools costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tody or Goblin Tools?

Tody and Goblin Tools are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11K and 3K ratings respectively.

### Do Tody or Goblin Tools have ads?

Neither Tody nor Goblin Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tody or Goblin Tools?

Tody ships an update every 2 weeks, and Goblin Tools every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tody was updated on September 30, 2026 and Goblin Tools on September 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.*