Comparison

Daruma vs Minimal Todo

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

Head to head
About

Daruma

This app helps you visualize and achieve personal goals inspired by the Japanese Daruma tradition. Set a goal, mark its progress by painting eyes on your virtual Daruma, and celebrate your achievements. Widgets and iCloud sync keep your goals accessible.

Highlights
  • Virtual Daruma goal visualization
  • Progress tracking with eye painting
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • iCloud sync for goals
  • Goal export and restore
  • Optional one-time premium purchase
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Give your goal a Daruma. Turn something that matters to you into a promise you can see. Inspired by the Japanese Daruma tradition, paint the first eye when you begin and the second when you achieve your goal. MAKE A PROMISE Create a personal goal, choose a target date and add an optional note: why you started, a reflection or your next step. Keep your Daruma in sight as you work toward it. CELEBRATE AND REFLECT Paint the second eye to mark your achievement. Revisit completed goals in your journey. When your plans change, use the burning ritual to let a goal go and make room for what comes next. KEEP YOUR GOAL CLOSE Use Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, a Daruma artwork widget for StandBy, and Shortcuts to open your goals, create a Daruma or revisit your journey. YOUR GOALS, WITH YOU Sync goals and notes with your own iCloud account. iCloud sync is included for everyone. Export and restore backups from Storage & iCloud settings. START FREE Keep up to three active goals, revisit your five most recent finished Darumas and begin with the classic red Daruma. PREMIUM, FOR LIFE An optional one-time purchase unlocks unlimited active goals, your full history and every Daruma color. No subscription. One goal. One intention. Your own pace. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://daruma.elgeekalpha.dev/privacy

About

Minimal Todo

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Minimal Todo – Simple & Smart Task Management Minimal Todo is a beautifully simple to-do list app that helps you stay organized without the clutter. Easily track your daily tasks, move them from Today’s List to Someday’s List, and focus on what truly matters. Whether you're managing work projects, personal goals, or daily errands, Minimal Todo keeps your to-do list effortless and distraction-free. Plan with Ease – Add tasks quickly and organize them with a simple, intuitive interface. Flexible Workflow – Move tasks between Today and Someday with a single tap. Stay Focused – Prioritize tasks without feeling overwhelmed. Stay productive with a minimal yet powerful to-do list app. Download Minimal Todo now and start managing your tasks effortlessly!

Screenshots

Daruma4 screens
Minimal Todo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minimal Todo at none against Daruma's 1. Minimal Todo also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Daruma sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Minimal Todo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Daruma versus Minimal Todo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDarumaMinimal Todo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOscar PrietoMunirah Alzaydan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Daruma

One-time1
  • Daruma Premium · Lifetime$9.99
None

Minimal Todo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Daruma free?
Daruma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minimal Todo free?
Minimal Todo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Daruma or Minimal Todo have ads?
Neither Daruma nor Minimal Todo shows ads.

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