Simply Things vs CalToDo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simply Things
A clean, minimalist task management application designed for focus and simplicity. It offers seamless iCloud synchronization across Apple devices and emphasizes a distraction-free user experience. Early supporters receive lifetime access to all features.
- Clean, minimalist interface
- iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac
- Distraction-free task management
- Secure data storage
- Lifetime access for early supporters
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Simply Things is a minimal todo list for people who want to capture tasks quickly, stay focused, and keep daily planning light. No project-management noise. No crowded dashboards. Just a clean place for the Things you need to do, with the Apple-platform details you expect. WHAT MAKES IT SIMPLE - Fast capture for tasks the moment they come to mind - A focused list that keeps today's work readable - Pin important Things so they stay at the top - Reorder and rename Things as your day changes - Widgets that show your pinned Thing and the rest of your list - iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Keyboard shortcuts for fast iPad and Mac workflows BUILT FOR FEWER DISTRACTIONS Simply Things is designed to stay out of the way. It gives you enough structure to keep your tasks clear without turning your personal todo list into another system to manage. If you like low-clutter planning, quick capture, and a task manager that feels native on Apple devices, Simply Things is built for you. EARLY BIRD ACCESS Simply Things is still growing. A subscription tier is planned for later, and current Early Bird users keep access to future Simply Things features. Have feedback or a feature request? I read every message: hello@simplythings.app
CalToDo
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カレンダーとタスクを、ひとつのアプリで。 CalTodo は「今日何をすべきか」を迷わず把握できるシンプルなタスク&カレンダーアプリです。 Appleのカレンダーやリマインダーとも連携するので、バラバラになりがちな予定とタスクをひとまとめに管理できます。 ■ 主な機能 【今日ビュー】 今日が期限のタスクを一覧表示。期限切れのタスクも見やすく分けて表示するので、対応漏れを防げます。 【カレンダービュー】 月表示・週表示を切り替えながらスケジュールを確認。スワイプでサクサクページをめくれます。 日本の祝日も自動表示されるので、休日を意識した計画が立てやすくなります。 【タスク管理】 タイトル・メモ・期日(日時)・優先度(高・中・低)を設定できます。 完了したタスクはゴミ箱に移動し、後から復元することも可能です。 【Appleカレンダー連携】 タスクを終日イベントとしてAppleカレンダーに同期。使い慣れたカレンダーアプリとも行き来しやすくなります。同期先のカレンダーは自分で選べます。 【リマインダー連携】 AppleリマインダーとのSync機能。リマインダーリストを指定して整理できます。 【ホーム画面ウィジェット】 今日のタスク一覧・タスク追加・カレンダーの3種類のウィジェットに対応。 ホーム画面から直接タスクを確認・追加できます。 【表示のカスタマイズ】 文字サイズ・行間をスライダーで細かく調整できます。見やすさを自分好みに整えてください。 ■ プライバシーについて CalTodo はすべてのデータをデバイス内にのみ保存します。 個人情報を外部サーバーへ送信したり、広告・アナリティクス目的で利用することは一切ありません。
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Verdict
Simply Things and CalToDo are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simply Things ships an update monthly, CalToDo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simply Things | CalToDo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Arden | Yuichiro Nakano |
In-app purchases
Simply Things
No in-app purchases
CalToDo
No in-app purchases









