Comparison

Todo & Task Manager vs MenuToDo

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

Head to head
About

Todo & Task Manager

Features
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Focus one is your personal task manager for iPhone, iPad, and Mac designed to help you structure tasks and projects so you can focus on what truly matters. Whether at the office, school, university, or home - separate your life into distinct areas and keep your attention on the task at hand. Download now and start your 7-day free trial. Plan your daily life, maintain a clear overview of your projects, and work step-by-step through your to-do list. Focus one combines a minimalist interface with powerful features and a consistent experience across all your Apple devices. Highlights at a Glance: - Organized Management: Manage tasks and projects with clarity and structure. - Areas: Strictly separate work, personal life, school or studies. Use the Area Switcher to hide everything that isn’t relevant to your current context. - Focus List & Project Focus: Mark your most important tasks for the day or isolate a single project to eliminate distractions. - Parallel or Sequential Projects: Handle projects flexibly or let Focus one guide you. In serial projects, only the next logical step appears automatically in your "Next Up" list. - Search & Quick Navigation: Find anything instantly with fast search, quick navigation, and smart filters. - Privacy & CloudKit: Your data belongs to you. Syncing is seamless via your private iCloud. No external servers, no tracking, and no third-party account requirements. More Powerful Features: - Calendar Integration: See your appointments right alongside your tasks. - Reminders: Get notified exactly when you want to stay on top of your schedule. - Flexible Recurrence: Set tasks to repeat automatically after completion – perfect for building routines. - Tags: Categorize and filter your tasks using custom labels One Purchase. All Platforms. With a monthly or annual subscription - or a one-time lifetime purchase - you get full access to Focus one on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. No separate purchases per platform. Your data stays private and stays with you, synced securely through iCloud. From simple to-dos to complex projects – Focus one adapts to your workflow while remaining remarkably lightweight. Plan. Focus. Achieve. Terms (EULA): https://agross.at/focusone/terms Privacy Policy: https://agross.at/focusone/privacy

About

MenuToDo

A simple Kanban task manager accessible from your Mac's menu bar, syncing seamlessly across Apple devices. Manage your workflow with a visual board, drag-and-drop functionality, and quick task entry. Offers privacy-focused features with no account required.

Highlights
  • Menu bar Kanban board
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Apple Watch and Vision Pro support
  • Desktop and lock screen widgets
  • Calendar and All Tasks views
  • Task prioritization and details
  • CSV import/export
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MenuToDo is the simple kanban task manager that lives in your Mac menu bar and syncs with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro. Your tasks are always one click away so you can manage your workflow without opening a full app or switching windows. View your work in a clean kanban board with three columns To Do, In Progress and Done. Drag and drop tasks to update status instantly and stay focused on what matters most. With iCloud sync, widgets and a built in calendar, MenuToDo keeps your tasks organized across all your Apple devices while keeping your data private. Main features • Kanban board in the menu bar Access your tasks instantly from the Mac menu bar Drag and drop tasks between To Do, In Progress and Done Resize columns to fit your workflow • Works on Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro Seamless iCloud sync across all Apple devices Add tasks on one device and see them everywhere • Apple Watch app View and manage tasks from your wrist Change task status with a tap Complications for quick access on watch faces • Apple Vision Pro support Full spatial kanban board in your space Drag and drop tasks naturally Hover and tap interactions designed for visionOS • Desktop and lock screen widgets View tasks without opening the app Track progress with visual rings Quickly add tasks from widgets Includes Task List, Progress Ring, Quick Add and Combined widgets • Calendar view See tasks organized by day Spot overdue tasks quickly Task count badges for every date • All Tasks view See every task across all dates in one place Filter and manage your full task list • Priority with color coding Mark tasks as High, Medium or Low importance Easily focus on urgent tasks first Filter tasks by priority • Task details Add notes and multiple links with previews Set dates and keep all task context in one place • Quick add Create tasks in seconds Type and press return to add instantly Keyboard shortcut support for faster task entry • Search and filter Find tasks instantly with full text search Sort by date, title or priority • Import and export Import tasks from CSV Export tasks as CSV or JSON for backup or other tools • Auto rollover Move unfinished tasks from yesterday to today automatically • Customizable appearance Light, Dark or System theme Adjust font size and task card display Customize window size and layout • Privacy first No account required No data collected All data stays on your device and private iCloud MenuToDo is perfect for developers, designers, freelancers, students and anyone who wants a fast lightweight kanban workflow without complex project management tools. One time purchase, no subscriptions and no ads. Privacy Policy https://www.macosmenubar.com/menutodo/privacy Terms of Use https://www.macosmenubar.com/menutodo/terms

Screenshots

Todo & Task Manager4 screens
MenuToDo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Todo & Task Manager at Free against MenuToDo's $4.99. MenuToDo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Todo & Task Manager is free to download; MenuToDo costs $4.99 up front. Todo & Task Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MenuToDo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Todo & Task Manager ships an update monthly, MenuToDo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Todo & Task Manager versus MenuToDo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTodo & Task ManagerMenuToDo
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeragross Software e.U.Mehmet Ali Demir

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Todo & Task Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$44.99
None

MenuToDo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Todo & Task Manager free?
Todo & Task Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MenuToDo free?
MenuToDo costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Todo & Task Manager or MenuToDo have ads?
Neither Todo & Task Manager nor MenuToDo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Todo & Task Manager or MenuToDo?
Todo & Task Manager ships an update monthly, and MenuToDo every 3 days. Most recently, Todo & Task Manager was updated on November 8, 2026 and MenuToDo on October 30, 2026.

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