Comparison

Stuff | ToDos and Lists vs SayWrite

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

SayWrite

Features
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SayWrite turns your voice into clear, polished writing—privately, on your iPhone. Speak naturally. SayWrite transcribes what you say, removes filler words, fixes grammar, and shapes your words into writing you can use immediately. Copy the result and paste it into email, Messages, Notes, Slack, or any app. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap Record and speak your draft 2. SayWrite transcribes your voice on-device 3. Apple Intelligence polishes your words into clear writing 4. Review, edit, copy, or share PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Speech transcription runs on your device using Apple’s speech technologies • Polishing uses Apple Intelligence on-device models when available • Drafts are stored locally on your iPhone • No account, no cloud sync, no analytics, no ads • Delete drafts, audio, and settings whenever you want POLISH STYLES Choose how SayWrite shapes your writing: • Natural — keep your voice, improve readability • Light Edit — fix grammar and filler with minimal changes • Professional — clear, confident business writing • Concise — shorter without losing meaning • Friendly — warm and conversational • Formal — structured and polished • Bullet Points — scannable lists • AI Prompt — structured implementation prompts for AI tools DRAFT LIBRARY • Search, sort, and favourite your drafts • Organise with folders and tags • Edit titles and polished text • Regenerate from your original transcript • Duplicate, copy, and share from anywhere in the app CUSTOMISATION • Personal writing instructions • Custom dictionary for names and specialised terms • British English preference • Default polish style • Optional automatic polish, titles, and copy • Light, dark, or system appearance REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with iOS 26 or later • Microphone access for voice capture • Apple Intelligence–capable device for AI polishing (transcription still works without it) SayWrite is a personal productivity tool - not a meeting recorder, call recorder, or chatbot. It is built for one person speaking, drafting, and writing clearly.

Screenshots

Stuff | ToDos and Lists4 screens
SayWrite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SayWrite at none against Stuff | ToDos and Lists's 9. Stuff | ToDos and Lists'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

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. SayWrite asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stuff | ToDos and Lists versus SayWrite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStuff | ToDos and ListsSayWrite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (86 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings86 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer2196, LLCMatthew Cody

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
None

SayWrite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stuff | ToDos and Lists free?
Stuff | ToDos and Lists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SayWrite free?
SayWrite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stuff | ToDos and Lists or SayWrite have ads?
Neither Stuff | ToDos and Lists nor SayWrite shows ads.

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