Comparison

Summarize vs Mi.dō

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

Head to head
About

Summarize

This app helps you quickly condense long texts into concise summaries. It's ideal for students and professionals who need to grasp key information efficiently. Simply paste your content and let AI extract the essence.

Highlights
  • AI-powered summarization
  • Summarize articles, URLs, and research papers
  • Sleek and intuitive interface
  • Customizable summary preferences
  • Fast and accurate results
Features
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Introducing Summarize: Your Smart Content Shortcut Text overload? No problem! Summarize App trims the fat and leaves only the good stuff. It's a breeze for students, workaholics, and anyone who wants to read less and know more. Just paste your text, and let the app do its thing! Summarize articles, URLs, and research papers in seconds. No more endless scrolling – Summarize delivers the essence. Why Summarize? AI Excellence: Comprehensive and accurate summaries across content types. Time Unchained: Summarize lets you absorb knowledge swiftly and make informed decisions. User Bliss: Enjoy a sleek and intuitive interface for a seamless experience. Customize Summarize to your preferences. Focus on what matters most in any content. Subscriptions: A subscription is valid for 1 week, 1 month or 12 months, depending on the subscription type selected. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renewed unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription Privacy & Terms - https://imaginary-year-3c8.notion.site/Privacy-Terms-81b003c1e7034b6ebc0654e992809d57

About

Mi.dō

A private task manager that uses voice commands to create tasks, set reminders, and organize your day. It features a built-in calendar and subtasks for detailed planning, keeping your data local and ad-free.

Highlights
  • Voice-powered task creation
  • Smart reminders
  • Built-in calendar
  • Subtasks and notes
  • Local data storage
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Mi.dō — Own what you do. The fastest way to capture what's on your mind. Just speak — Mi.dō turns your voice into tasks, reminders, and a plan for your day. Say it: "Call mom tomorrow at 7 PM." On supported devices and languages, Mi.dō uses Apple's on-device Foundation Models to understand what you mean and create the task for you — filling in the title, details, date, and time. Mi.dō can also keep your original recording and play it with the reminder. You don't just get another notification — you hear your thought exactly as you recorded it. KEY FEATURES • Voice-first capture — Describe a task naturally, in your own words • Intelligent task creation — Mi.dō understands meaning, not just the transcript • Automatic details — Dates, times, and task information are filled in for you • Voice reminders — Hear your original recording when it matters • Built-in calendar — See your day, week, and progress at a glance • Subtasks & notes — Break down anything, add context • Daily focus view — Know exactly what matters today PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account required — Start in one tap • No cloud — Your data never leaves your device • No tracking — Zero analytics, zero ads • No subscriptions to your identity — You own everything BUILT DIFFERENTLY • Mi.dō is local-first. While other apps store your life on someone else's server, Mi.dō keeps it where it belongs — with you. • Works fully offline • Instant, lag-free interface • Your data, your device, your rules DESIGNED TO FEEL CALM A fluid, modern interface built for clarity — not overwhelm. Productivity should feel light. Foundation Models features require a compatible device, system version, and supported language. Availability may vary. Mi.dō Own what you do. Privacy Policy — https://github.com/Owndo/Mi.do/blob/main/PrivacyPolicy.md Terms of Use — https://github.com/Owndo/Mi.do/blob/main/TermsOfUse.md

Screenshots

Summarize4 screens
Mi.dō4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mi.dō at free with in-app purchases against Summarize's subscription. Mi.dō also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Summarize's advantage is ratings volume (207 vs 18) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Summarize sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Mi.dō sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Summarize against 4.9 for Mi.dō. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Summarize has 207 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Summarize's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mi.dō's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Summarize ships an update fortnightly, Mi.dō every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Summarize versus Mi.dō: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSummarizeMi.dō
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (207 ratings)4.9 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings207 — better18
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeniy MikholapROBOCODE

Customer experience

Summarize

All ratings203 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Mi.dō

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Summarize

Subscriptions4
  • Summarize Pro - Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Summarize Pro - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Summarize Pro - Limited Offer$14.991 Year
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  • Summarize Pro: Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Mi.dō

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Summarize free?
Summarize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mi.dō free?
Mi.dō is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Summarize or Mi.dō?
Mi.dō is rated higher. Summarize averages 4.8 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while Mi.dō averages 4.9 from 18 ratings.
Do Summarize or Mi.dō have ads?
Neither Summarize nor Mi.dō shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Summarize or Mi.dō?
Summarize ships an update fortnightly, and Mi.dō every 5 days. Most recently, Summarize was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mi.dō on October 24, 2026.

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