Comparison

Defer vs Done

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

Head to head
About

Defer

This app acts as a quick capture inbox for your thoughts and tasks. Simply input items to get them out of your head and into a secure, private space. It syncs across devices and offers export options for your data.

Highlights
  • Quick task capture
  • Private data storage
  • Automatic syncing
  • CSV export
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Customizable appearance (Pro)
  • Export to Apple Reminders/JSON (Pro)
Features
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Defer is the app to get things out of your head. It's a task inbox or a capture inbox. Simply open the app, type (or paste!), and move on, knowing the thing will be there when you need it later. It works best with the accompanying Mac app: capture something on your phone, act on it when you're back at your Mac. - Private by Design: All your data is either stored on device or in a private iCloud container if you've got an Apple ID. - Simple: No bloat. Fast. Just write! - Synced Automatically: No account creation needed. If you're signed in with the same Apple ID on multiple iOS devices, everything will just sync. - Export anytime: Take your data with you in the form of a very compatible .csv file. - Integrated with Siri, Shortcuts, and Widgets (activate Siri and then say "Defer Something") - Add dates, or don't! Put stuff out of site / out of mind until you need it. - Pro feature: Make the app your own by customizing colors and fonts. - Pro feature: Export to Apple Reminders or JSON - Pro feature: Use webhooks to send tasks to other apps, on demand or automatically. We take privacy seriously. Really. We don't track anything about you or how you use Defer. More here: https://deferapp.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Done

Features
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Transform your productivity with DoneAI - the intelligent task manager that adapts to you. Stop struggling with endless to-do lists. DoneAI combines beautiful design with artificial intelligence to help you accomplish more while feeling less overwhelmed. Your Personal AI Coach Get personalized motivation, smart task suggestions, and insights that keep you moving forward. Your AI assistant celebrates wins and helps you tackle challenging projects. Beautiful Progress Tracking See your productivity patterns with elegant charts and statistics. Track completion rates, daily averages, and weekly trends that motivate you to achieve more. Smart Focus Mode Built-in Pomodoro timer with intelligent task breakdown. Transform overwhelming projects into manageable steps and maintain deep focus sessions. Effortless Organization Create tasks instantly with AI-powered subtask suggestions. Set due dates, track progress, and never miss important deadlines. Celebrate Success Experience the satisfaction of completing daily goals. DoneAI helps you plan tomorrow while celebrating today's achievements. Why Choose DoneAI? - AI-powered task suggestions and motivation - Beautiful, intuitive iOS design - Deep focus sessions with Pomodoro timer - Intelligent progress insights - Smart task breakdown and organization - Personalized coaching and encouragement Perfect for students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone who wants to be more productive without the stress. Access all features with a subscription: - Monthly subscription: $3.99/month (3-day free trial) - Yearly subscription: $24.99/year (no trial) *This app requires a subscription to use. Free trial available only for monthly plan.* Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/btechapps/home Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Defer4 screens
Done4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Done at every 4 days against Defer's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Defer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Done sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Defer ships an update every 2 weeks, Done every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Defer versus Done: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeferDone
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLevi Nelson, LLCBG Services, LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Defer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$5.991 Year
2 purchases

Done

Subscriptions2
  • DoneAI – Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • DoneAI – Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Defer free?
Defer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Done free?
Done is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Defer or Done have ads?
Neither Defer nor Done shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Defer or Done?
Defer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Done every 4 days. Most recently, Defer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Done on October 13, 2026.

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