Comparison

Stuff | ToDos and Lists vs timespent

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

Head to head
About

Stuff | ToDos and Lists

Organize your life and achieve goals with a powerful task management system. Create interconnected lists, manage dependencies, and collaborate on shared projects. Track progress and stay focused on daily priorities.

Highlights
  • Task dependencies
  • Interconnected lists
  • Shared lists for collaboration
  • Progress tracking (Adventure Log)
  • Today Card for daily priorities
  • Someday Tasks and repeating tasks
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Stuff is built to help you organize your life and achieve your goals. Your Stuff can be as simple as a list of to-dos, or as complex as a system of interconnected lists, organized into spaces full of dependencies, deadlines, and carefully planned tasks. Stuff is designed to keep track of the dozens of to-dos that come to mind throughout the day, helping to clear your mind and turn thoughts into action. Dependencies: A Simple Yet Powerful System One of Stuff’s most unique and powerful features is Dependencies. Unlike other to-do apps, where tasks pile up into overwhelming lists, Stuff lets you link tasks together so that future steps stay out of sight until they’re relevant. This means that doers can brain-dump everything into Stuff without worrying about clutter, only the next actionable steps will be visible. Whether you’re planning a project, setting up routines, or just organizing weekend errands, Dependencies help keep Stuff clean, focused, and effortlessly powerful. Shared Lists: Collaborate Seamlessly Some tasks aren’t meant to be tackled alone. With Shared Lists, you can collaborate with teammates, classmates, family members, or anyone who needs to be in the loop. Assign tasks, track progress, and keep everyone on the same page, all within Stuff’s clean and intuitive interface. The Adventure Log: See Your Progress Over Time Every completed task tells a story, and with the Adventure Log, you can look back at everything you’ve accomplished. Filter by tag, space, or item type to see exactly what was done and when. Whether tracking work projects, study sessions, or personal growth, the Adventure Log helps you reflect on progress and stay motivated. The Today Card: Stay Focused, No Matter Where You Are Your most important tasks should always be front and center. The Today Card gives doers a snapshot of the day’s top priorities, no matter where they are in the app. With a quick tap, you can check your highest-priority tasks, see how much is left to do, and even glance at your Daily Note. Even if you’re bouncing between lists and organizing your week, the Today Card ensures that what matters most stays in view. Plan Ahead or Save for Later Sometimes, tasks don’t need to be done today, but they still matter. Stuff makes planning easy with Someday Tasks, allowing doers to set things aside without forgetting them. Assign a Deadline to separate when you plan to do something from when it has to be done. And for routine actions, repeating tasks keep everything on track automatically. Widgets: To-Dos at a Glance Stay on top of your tasks without even opening the app. Home screen widgets let doers see their lists instantly, making it easy to check off tasks, review deadlines, and stay on track throughout the day. Designed to Stay Open All Day Stuff is built to fit into your life, not disrupt it. Whether open on your desk while working or quickly pulled from your pocket while on the go, Stuff adapts to the way you work. The interface is designed to be both visually appealing and highly functional, keeping to-dos top of mind without being distracting. Built for Doers, Growing for the Future This is just the beginning! Stuff will continue to grow, with exciting new features on the roadmap designed to make productivity even more intuitive, effective, and enjoyable. Meet the Developer Stuff was built by me, Austin, an indie developer and a one-person team. I’ve always been passionate about productivity, but after trying countless apps, I couldn’t find one that truly fit my needs. I wanted something that combined a simple, beautiful interface with powerful features like Dependencies and repeating lists. So, I taught myself to code and started building Stuff, the to-do list of my dreams. Stuff uses Apple's Standard Licensing Agreement found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

timespent

This app offers a flexible and simple way to track goals, habits, skills, and activities. It allows users to measure progress by various metrics, including time, weight, distance, or simple tallies, and visualize their journey with charts and calendars.

Highlights
  • Focus & activity timer
  • Habit & routine tracking
  • Workout & fitness logging
  • Daily checklist & task tracking
  • Skill & practice journaling
  • Home screen widgets
  • Heatmap calendars
Features
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** AWARDED BEST NEW APPS CATEGORY — APP STORE EDITORS ** hi, i'm Cal. i built timespent to be the simplest, most flexible way to track your goals, habits, skills, and activities. for those who used my old activity timer app, you'll find everything you loved and a whole lot more. timespent takes tracking to a new level, letting you measure activities by weight, distance, or volume—or just keep a simple tally too. here are just a few ways you can use timespent: – focus & activity timer log focused work sessions with the built-in focus timer, perfect for pomodoro-style sprints or deep work. track your hours spent studying, meditating, or mastering a skill on your way to 10,000 hours. – habit & routine tracker build powerful routines and track your progress. minimize screentime, create a reading log, maintain a gratitude journal, or track any habit you want to build or break. see your consistency grow day by day. – workout & fitness log create a complete workout history. log strength training with sets, reps, and weight. track your cardio sessions by distance and time, whether you're running, cycling, or swimming. count your yoga poses or push-ups. every bit of progress, logged. – daily checklist & task tracker stay on top of your recurring tasks. did you water the plants? take your medications or supplements? complete your daily chores? use quick tallies to check things off and free up your mind. – skill & practice journal use the focus timer to record practice sessions that level-up your skills. they say it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert—now you can track your journey there. watch your dedication pay off, whether you're practicing an instrument, coding a new project, or learning a new language. plus, timespent is more than just a list of numbers. it helps you visualize your journey with powerful, but simple, tools: – home screen widgets: keep your progress front and center so you never lose sight of your goals. – heatmap calendars: get a beautiful at-a-glance view of your consistency. – personal goals: set daily or weekly targets to stay motivated and celebrate every milestone you reach. – clean charts & stats: understand your trends without overwhelming or cluttered graphs. – reminders: send yourself notifications and words of encouragement. – arcs: track and organize your routines with a gentler approach to streaks & goals. – apple watch & fitness integration: import workouts automatically. start tracking what matters most. a better you is just one tap away. — Cal.

Screenshots

Stuff | ToDos and Lists4 screens
timespent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: timespent at 4.9 against Stuff | ToDos and Lists's 4.5. timespent also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and review sentiment (98% vs 86%). On price, ratings volume, 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. Stuff | ToDos and Lists sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and timespent sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

timespent holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 175 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Stuff | ToDos and Lists's written reviews are positive against 98% of timespent's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stuff | ToDos and Lists ships an update every 10 days, timespent every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stuff | ToDos and Lists versus timespent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStuff | ToDos and Liststimespent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (85 ratings)4.9 (175 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.4% of reviews98.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings85175 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2196, LLCGlasshouse Studio, LLC

Customer experience

Stuff | ToDos and Lists

All ratings85 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral4.7%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative6.8%

timespent

All ratings175 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.8%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Stuff | ToDos and Lists

Subscriptions3
  • Extra Stuff | Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Extra Stuff7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Extra Stuff | Yearly1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time6
  • Level 1 Tip$0.99
  • Level 2 Tip$4.99
  • Level 3 Tip$9.99
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  • Level 4 Tip$19.99
  • Level 5 Tip$39.99
  • Extra Stuff Lifetime$119.99
4 purchases

timespent

Subscriptions3
  • Boundless (Weekly)$0.997 Days
  • Boundless (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Boundless (Yearly)$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Boundless (Forever)$49.99

Questions

Is Stuff | ToDos and Lists free?
Stuff | ToDos and Lists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is timespent free?
timespent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stuff | ToDos and Lists or timespent?
timespent is rated higher. Stuff | ToDos and Lists averages 4.5 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while timespent averages 4.9 from 175 ratings.
Do Stuff | ToDos and Lists or timespent have ads?
Neither Stuff | ToDos and Lists nor timespent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stuff | ToDos and Lists or timespent?
Stuff | ToDos and Lists ships an update every 10 days, and timespent every 4 days. Most recently, Stuff | ToDos and Lists was updated on October 25, 2026 and timespent on October 25, 2026.

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