Comparison

Focalist vs Vector ToDo

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

Head to head
About

Focalist

This task manager allows for quick editing of to-do items and prioritizes tasks based on context, such as location. It offers instant synchronization and offline access to your lists.

Highlights
  • Instant task editing
  • Location-based tasks
  • Cross-platform sync
  • Offline-first support
  • Prioritized 'Now' view
Features
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A fast and efficient todo/task manager with reminders. Includes cross-platform sync and location-based tasks. • Edit tasks instantly without getting stuck in an item subscreen. It feels as lightweight as editing a document. • Bring your tasks to you. Everything you need to do is brought to the Now view - like your shopping list when you arrive at the grocery store, or the next task on a project. • Instant sync, with offline-first support. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Vector ToDo

Features
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Vector ToDo is a fast, focused productivity app for people who want their tasks, notes, and calendar in one place — without the noise. Built around the way you actually work: capture quickly, organize when you need to, and ship what matters today. THE BASICS, DONE RIGHT • Capture tasks in one tap — title, due date, priority, project • Rich notes with formatting, lists, checkboxes, and links • Calendar view that shows tasks and events together • Drag-and-drop kanban boards for visual planning • Powerful search across everything • Light & dark themes that respect your system BUILT FOR GTD If you use Getting Things Done — or want to — Vector ToDo has first-class support: • Inbox for quick capture • Next Actions list for the work you can do right now • Waiting For tracking (who owes you what, since when) • Someday / Maybe project for the ideas you're not ready for • Weekly review surfaces overdue, stale, and upcoming work WORKS OFFLINE. SYNCS INSTANTLY. Vector ToDo is offline-first. Capture a task on the subway, edit a note on a plane — everything syncs the moment you reconnect. No spinners. No "couldn't save" dialogs. HOME-SCREEN WIDGETS See your today list, next action, or starred notes right on your home screen. Multiple widget sizes and styles. TEAM WORKSPACES Share projects with your team, assign tasks, leave comments, and see what everyone is working on. Personal projects stay personal. SIGN IN WITH APPLE One-tap sign in, no email required. Your data stays yours. PRIVACY YOU CAN VERIFY • No ads, ever • No selling your data • Open source server, self-hostable if you want • Full Apple Privacy Manifest disclosure WHAT MAKES VECTOR TODO DIFFERENT Most task apps either do too little (just a list) or too much (project management bloat). Vector ToDo sits in the middle — the things you actually use, every day, done fast. • No required tutorials or onboarding flows • No "AI assistant" you didn't ask for • No upgrade nags • Just your tasks, your notes, your day WHO IT'S FOR • Solo founders and indie hackers • Designers, writers, developers • Students managing classes and projects • Parents juggling work and home • Anyone who's bounced between Todoist, Apple Reminders, and a notes app trying to find one that fits GETTING STARTED Open the app, sign in with Apple, and you're in. Your inbox is empty by design — start by capturing the things on your mind. Vector ToDo gets out of your way. SUPPORT & FEEDBACK We read every message: support@vectortodo.com

Screenshots

Focalist4 screens
Vector ToDo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vector ToDo at none against Focalist's 3. Focalist's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support 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. Focalist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Vector ToDo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Focalist ships an update every 4 weeks, Vector ToDo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Focalist versus Vector ToDo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFocalistVector ToDo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid RickardDowiem

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Focalist

Subscriptions2
  • Focalist Premium (Monthly)$1.491 Month
  • Focalist Premium (Annual)$12.001 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$46.00
None

Vector ToDo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Focalist free?
Focalist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vector ToDo free?
Vector ToDo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Focalist or Vector ToDo have ads?
Neither Focalist nor Vector ToDo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Focalist or Vector ToDo?
Focalist ships an update every 4 weeks, and Vector ToDo every 2 months. Most recently, Focalist was updated on November 4, 2026 and Vector ToDo on October 31, 2026.

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