Mint Diary vs Truly Simple Kanban
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mint Diary
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We've combined the to-do list, diary, gallery, and memo features into one app. No more switching between different apps for tasks, journaling, photos, and memos. We've made the interface simple so everyone can use it easily. Key features include: - Integration of to-do lists, diary, gallery, and memo into one app, allowing you to focus your thoughts and writings in a single place. - Record the height and weight of yourself or your children, and you can check them on a chart. - Syncs across all your Apple devices via iCloud. - Calendar view to organize your tasks, diary entries, and gallery images by date. - Tag and flag options for diary entries and gallery images for quick and easy retrieval. - Extremely user-friendly and intuitive. - You can also play roulette, even if it's out of the blue. Use it as a pastime or for betting with friends.
Truly Simple Kanban
This minimalistic app provides a straightforward kanban board for task management. Organize tasks by dragging them between 'To Do,' 'In Progress,' and 'Done' columns. Customize tasks with colors and checkboxes, with data synced across your Apple devices.
- Drag-and-drop task management
- Customizable tasks with colors and checkboxes
- Device and iCloud syncing
- Cross-device compatibility (iOS, macOS)
- Multiple board support (Pro feature)
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Truly Simple Kanban is a minimalist task board designed for makers, students, and creatives. It gives you a clear visual overview of what needs to get done, without overwhelming you with complex project management features. It uses physical-paper-inspired colors, adheres to strict accessibility standards, and syncs seamlessly across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Features: • Drag and Drop: Move tasks easily between To Do, In Progress, and Done. • Custom Columns: Rename or add new columns to match your workflow. • Accessible Design: Enjoy high-contrast text, large touch targets, and full support for Dark Mode and Dynamic Type text resizing. • Color Coding: Organize tasks and boards with custom colors. • iCloud Sync: Automatically sync your boards and colors across your Mac, iPad, and iPhone. • Total Privacy: Everything is stored securely on your device. No permissions required, zero data collected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mint Diary at none against Truly Simple Kanban's 1. Mint Diary also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). Truly Simple Kanban's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Truly Simple Kanban sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mint Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mint Diary ships an update every 2 days, Truly Simple Kanban every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mint Diary | Truly Simple Kanban |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JongSeo Choe | Colin Wright |
In-app purchases
Mint Diary
No in-app purchases
Truly Simple Kanban
- Pro$4.99
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