Comparison

Sofya vs Ivy

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

Head to head
About

Sofya

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Most productivity apps are filing cabinets. You open them, you type things in, you close them. Whether anything actually happens is entirely up to you. Sofya works the other way round. It reads what you have going on, and it gets in touch. A PLAN EVERY MORNING, FREE At 7am the Morning Planner looks at what is due today, what is already overdue, and the habits you are trying to keep. Then it tells you where to start. You do not open the app. You do not stare at a list deciding. It arrives. This is free, and it stays free. WHAT YOU KEEP IN IT Tasks with priorities, due dates, tags and subtasks. Habits, daily or weekly, with streaks that are worth protecting. Goals broken into milestones you can see yourself moving through. A focus timer that knows which task you are on, with mindful breaks between sessions. All of that is free too. SIX MORE AGENTS, IN PREMIUM The Habit Coach checks in at 8pm when a streak is about to break, and names the one worth saving tonight. The Focus Guardian books your focus time on weekday mornings, before the day fills up. The Wellness Check notices when you have loaded more into a day than a day holds. The Smart Scheduler reads your deadlines and works backwards. The Goal Advisor reviews what you are building on Sunday evenings, and says so when goals are moving. FRIDAY, IN WRITING The Insight Narrator writes up what moved this week, from your real data. Not a chart to interpret. A paragraph to read. ALSO IN PREMIUM Apple Calendar sync, so due dates and focus blocks sit alongside your meetings. Streak freezes, for the days life gets in the way. Task breakdowns that turn something vague into the first three steps. ABOUT YOUR DATA Sign in with Apple is supported if you would rather not hand over an email address. Sofya asks for nothing it does not need, and you can delete your account and everything in it from Settings, at any time. SOFYA PREMIUM Available as a monthly or annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and you can manage or cancel it in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://sofya-app.firebaseapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://sofya-app.firebaseapp.com/privacy

About

Ivy

This focused to-do app helps you build momentum by tackling up to six essential tasks daily using the Ivy Lee method. Enjoy a simple, elegant interface with streaks, reminders, and private data storage. Track your progress and achieve daily satisfaction.

Highlights
  • Ivy Lee Method integration
  • Simple and elegant interface
  • Streak tracking
  • Smart reminders
  • Private by design (on-device data)
  • Productivity statistics
Features
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Make today yours with Ivy — the lightweight, focused to-do app that creates unstoppable momentum in six simple steps. Plan once, work through your priorities, and end every day with the calm satisfaction of “all done.” What Makes Ivy Shine - Ivy Lee Method built-in – Utilizing the time-tested Ivy Lee method, add up to six must-do items and complete them one-at-a-time. - Simple and Elegant – A to-do list without the bloat. Six tasks, big checkmarks. No folders, backlogs, or complicated features. Straight and to the point. - Streaks & nudges – Keep your momentum alive with streaks and smart reminders that never nag. - Private by design – Your to-do list lives on your device. No log-in, no data sharing, just you and your goals. - Stats – Track your productivity with numbers: see your stats, track your productivity, and get better by 1% every day. Join makers, shakers, and high-performing doers who end every day as it should: done.

Screenshots

Sofya4 screens
Ivy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ivy at every 2 weeks against Sofya's every 19 months. Sofya's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sofya ships an update every 19 months, Ivy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Sofya versus Ivy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSofyaIvy
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNexus Applications LLCMatt Frohman

In-app purchases

None

Sofya

No in-app purchases

None

Ivy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sofya free?
Sofya is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ivy free?
Ivy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sofya or Ivy have ads?
Neither Sofya nor Ivy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sofya or Ivy?
Sofya ships an update every 19 months, and Ivy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sofya was updated on October 17, 2026 and Ivy on October 24, 2026.

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