Comparison

Do vs Project Planner

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

Head to head
About

Do

Features
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Do-dono is a to-do app for the chronically disorganised and forgetful ADHD brain, with different methods of inputting todo items and a flexible approach to deadlines. Why another to-do app? Well, I don't find the existing options very useful. Rather than trying to organise the chaos, I've made a to-do app that embraces that peculiar nature of ADHD organisation and attempts to work alongside it. To this end, to-do items are weighted by how important they are against how much you don't want to do them, and items with due dates move through the list as the deadline approaches - because we all know it's not getting done until right at the last minute anyway. Key features: - Your to-do list is sorted automatically based on multiple factors, keeping the stuff you should be doing most visible at the top! - Brain mode: set resistance and importance ratings for the item, and let Do-dono order it within your list automatically. Set the resistance based on how much or little you actually want to do the item, and importance is fairly self-explanatory. - Due date mode: set a specific date for when you have to complete the item by, and Do-dono will automatically move it up your list as the date gets closer. - Add categories to your to-dos and filter the list by them. - All data is synced across iCloud. I have other features planned in the future, and please do let me know if you have any problems at support@afternoonrobot.co.uk

About

Project Planner

This app provides a structured approach to project management by breaking down large goals into manageable phases and tasks. It offers visual progress tracking, a focus mode for active milestones, and AI integration for task creation and management. Designed for clarity and visual appeal, it helps users stay organized and motivated to complete their projects.

Highlights
  • Three-tier hierarchy: Projects, Milestones, Tasks
  • Visual progress tracking with progress bars
  • Active milestone focus mode
  • Milestone status tracking (Draft, Planning, In Progress, etc.)
  • AI-powered project and task management
  • Cross-device iCloud synchronization
  • Customizable project icons and colors
Features
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Most projects stall not because you lack motivation — but because "finish the project" is too vague to ever act on. You open a blank to-do list, dump in a dozen tasks, and within a week it's either abandoned or buried under newer ones. Milestones is built around a different idea: every project deserves structure, and structure is what makes finishing possible. A smarter way to plan Milestones introduces a three-tier hierarchy — Projects, Milestones, and Tasks — that mirrors how real work actually happens. A project isn't one thing; it's a series of phases. Each phase has its own focus, its own deadline, its own definition of done. Milestones makes that structure explicit so you always know where you are and what's next. Break goals into phases Every project is divided into named milestones — the chapters of your work. Whether you're building an app, writing a thesis, planning an event, or launching a side project, milestones give you a natural way to chunk the journey into stages you can actually complete one at a time. Track progress visually Each milestone has its own live progress bar showing task counts and completion percentage. At a glance, you can see how much you've done, how much is left, and which phases are moving. No more guessing whether you're close or far. Focus on what matters right now Mark one milestone as Active. It pins to the top of your project, pulses with a live indicator, and becomes your single point of focus. Everything else stays visible but secondary — giving you clarity without losing context. Organized from every angle Milestone statuses — Draft, Planning, In Progress, In Review, Released — give each phase a clear stage in the lifecycle. Tasks are sorted into To Do, In Progress, and Done sections automatically. Tag tasks to group related work across a project. Store unscheduled ideas in the project backlog so nothing falls through the cracks. Designed to look as good as it works Give every project its own icon — choose from a curated set of symbols or use your own photo — paired with a custom color. Your project list becomes a visual dashboard that's satisfying to open every day. Manage projects with AI Milestones includes a built-in MCP server — connect Claude and other AI agents on your Mac to create projects, add tasks and move milestones forward just by asking. Your project planner, now AI-native. Built for iPhone, iPad, Mac & Apple Vision Pro On iPad, Mac and Vision Pro, Milestones expands into a full three-column layout: your project list, milestone list, and task list all visible at once. On iPhone, everything is one tap away. Sync seamlessly across both with iCloud. Whether you're a developer shipping a product, a student finishing a dissertation, a designer managing client work, or anyone with a goal worth finishing — Milestones gives your projects the structure they've always needed.

Screenshots

Do3 screens
Project Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Project Planner at Free against Do's $2.99. Project Planner also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Do's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, 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

Project Planner is free to download; Do costs $2.99 up front. Project Planner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Do asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Do versus Project Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoProject Planner
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—4.9 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.417.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROBERT MAYYassine Zeriouh

In-app purchases

None

Do

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Project Planner

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Do free?
Do costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Project Planner free?
Project Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Do or Project Planner have ads?
Neither Do nor Project Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Do or Project Planner?
Do ships an update every 5 days, and Project Planner every 5 days. Most recently, Do was updated on November 4, 2026 and Project Planner on November 5, 2026.

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