Comparison

To do list vs Roll the Task

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

Head to head
About

To do list

This minimalist app helps you focus on completing just three tasks daily to build momentum and feel accomplished. It offers AI-powered suggestions and habit tracking to encourage consistency and personal growth without overwhelming you.

Highlights
  • Focus on 3 daily tasks
  • AI task suggestions
  • Habit streak tracking
  • Progress insights
  • Minimalist interface
  • Daily wins reflection
Features
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3 Things – Daily Tasks, Simplified Feel good every day by completing just 3 things. 3 Things is a minimalist daily task and habit tracker that helps you stay focused, build momentum, and feel accomplished — without the overwhelm of long to-do lists. Why Just 3 Things? Most task lists are too long. 3 Things keeps it simple — you choose (or get AI-suggested) just three tasks to focus on each day. Big or small, three wins a day can change everything. Powered by Smart AI - Get helpful task suggestions tailored to your past completions (Premium feature that require Subscription) - AI learns your habits and nudges you toward better routines (Premium feature that require Subscription) - See what types of tasks you tend to complete (or avoid) (Premium feature that require Subscription) Build Better Habits - Track your daily streak and progress over time - Revisit tasks you didn’t complete - Reflect on your wins and get insights into your behavior (Premium feature requires Subscription) Simple, Focused, Feel-Good Design Clean interface with zero clutter Focus only on what matters today Great for productivity, wellness, or personal growth Start small. Stay consistent. Feel accomplished. 3 Things a day make the anxiety go away! Download 3 Things and get started today. Privacy Policy: https://www.dailylabs.net/3things/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://www.dailylabs.net/3things/terms.html Licensing Agreement (EULA): [http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula](http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula)

About

Roll the Task

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Roll the Task is the fun productivity app built around one mantra: Choose and Conquer. Add your top 6 tasks, roll the dice to set a focus timer, then roll again to pick a task at random. With every session, you beat procrastination — one focused round at a time. No more overthinking. No more picking the “perfect” task. Just roll the dice and get to work — one random burst of productivity at a time. Gamify your day. Conquer your list.

Screenshots

To do list4 screens
Roll the Task4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Roll the Task at none against To do list's 3. To do list's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). 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. To do list sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Roll the Task asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

To do list ships an update every 11 days, Roll the Task every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
To do list versus Roll the Task: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTo do listRoll the Task
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaily Labs, LLCJames Smith

In-app purchases

3 purchases

To do list

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual3 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99
None

Roll the Task

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is To do list free?
To do list is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roll the Task free?
Roll the Task is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do To do list or Roll the Task have ads?
Neither To do list nor Roll the Task shows ads.
Which is updated more often, To do list or Roll the Task?
To do list ships an update every 11 days, and Roll the Task every 7 months. Most recently, To do list was updated on October 12, 2026 and Roll the Task on September 29, 2026.

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