Comparison

Today 5 vs Mindful Log

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

Head to head
About

Today 5

This app helps you manage your daily tasks, future plans, and recurring duties. It provides a custom itinerary with distinct task types to enhance focus and streamline time management. Track your progress and stay organized without feeling overwhelmed.

Highlights
  • Custom daily task itinerary
  • Categorized task management (Regular, Timeless, Recurring)
  • Automatic task transition between views
  • Performance tracking for completed tasks
  • Visual cues for task completion and delays
  • Mark missed tasks from past days
Features
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Welcome to "Today," your go-to app for getting more done, every single day. Our app is meticulously designed to enhance your focus on immediate tasks while also keeping future plans in sight. As soon as you open "Today," you're greeted with a custom itinerary of tasks tailored just for you, split into three distinct types to streamline your time management: Regular Tasks: Dive into tasks that are time-bound and appear in your "Today" and "Tomorrow" views, automatically transitioning to the Performance view as the clock strikes midnight. These tasks, which you manually input, are all about taking action now. Any task slated for "Tomorrow" seamlessly shifts to "Today" when a new day begins, and any "Today" task moves to the Performance view at midnight, where you can track whether it was completed. A clear performance indicator keeps things readable, and you even have the option to mark off tasks you might have missed in the past days. Timeless Tasks: This category is for the things you need to do that aren't pressing against the clock. Without any time constraints or performance tracking, these tasks form a general to-do list for non-urgent matters, helping you stay organized without the pressure. Recurring Tasks: For those duties that come around on a regular basis, set a time interval for their completion. These tasks will pop back into your "Today" view either at the start of a new interval or if they're marked as incomplete, with a visual cue in gold to celebrate completion or in red to warn of potential delays. "Today" is more than just a task manager; it's a system designed to keep you focused on the present while never losing sight of what's ahead, ensuring you're always prepared for what life throws your way.

About

Mindful Log

Features
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Mindful Log is a simple, professional work log for capturing tasks during the workday — so nothing gets forgotten. Instead of trying to remember everything or switching between apps, you can capture tasks instantly in one line and keep working. Everything stays visible until it’s done. No lost notes. No missed follow-ups. Built for real work Mindful Log helps you: • Capture tasks the moment they happen • Keep unfinished work visible • Track decisions and follow-ups • Stay structured without extra effort • Build a clear, searchable work history Key features • Daily log organized by date • Fast note creation (no friction) • Mark tasks as done or ongoing • Full search across all notes • Clean, distraction-free interface Free and Premium The free version lets you test the app with a limited number of notes. Premium unlocks the full experience: • Unlimited notes • Full searchable history • Future planning and reminders Privacy All data stays on your device. • No account required • No tracking • No cloud dependency Mindful Log is built for professionals who take responsibility for their work and want full control over their day. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://instant-log-vault.lovable.app/privacy

Screenshots

Today 53 screens
Mindful Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Today 5 at none against Mindful Log's 2. Today 5 also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). Mindful Log's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Mindful Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Today 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Today 5 ships an update every 3 days, Mindful Log every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Today 5 versus Mindful Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToday 5Mindful Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANTHONY HOWELLViktor Olofsson

In-app purchases

None

Today 5

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mindful Log

Subscriptions2
  • Mindful Log Pro – Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Mindful Log Pro – Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Today 5 free?
Today 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mindful Log free?
Mindful Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Today 5 or Mindful Log have ads?
Neither Today 5 nor Mindful Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Today 5 or Mindful Log?
Today 5 ships an update every 3 days, and Mindful Log every 8 days. Most recently, Today 5 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mindful Log on October 28, 2026.

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