Comparison

Spaces vs Cardma

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

Head to head
About

Spaces

This minimalist to-do app is designed for those who prefer flexibility over rigid schedules. It allows you to capture thoughts, organize tasks freely in customizable spaces, and set gentle reminders without pressure. Enjoy a clean interface with light and dark modes, and no ads or sign-up required.

Highlights
  • Freeform task organization
  • Customizable spaces
  • Gentle reminders
  • Drag and drop reordering
  • Home screen widgets
  • Clean UI with dark mode
Features
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Spaces is a minimalist to-do app built for people who don’t like rigid planning. Especially suited for MBTI P-types, it helps you capture thoughts, sort them freely, and move at your own pace. There are no deadlines, no overdue alerts, and no pressure. Just calm, customizable spaces to hold your tasks until you're ready. Features: Freeform task organization with custom spaces Simple task input: just text, and an optional reminder Drag and drop to reorder or move between spaces Gentle reminders, only when you choose to set them Home screen widgets for light, glanceable focus Clean UI, light and dark mode support No ads, no sign up required Designed for: People who think non-linearly Those who feel overwhelmed by traditional planners Anyone who needs less structure and more space Work when you feel like it. Organize how you think. Let tasks live quietly until they’re ready.

About

Cardma

Features
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Transform any content into intelligent summary cards with Cardma's advanced AI technology. Whether you're reading articles, watching videos, or studying materials, Cardma instantly creates digestible summary cards that help you retain and organize information effortlessly. Key Features: Advanced AI creates professional summary cards Access your knowledge base anytime, anywhere Smart organization and search capabilities Perfect for students, professionals, and learners Stop forgetting important information. Start building your personal knowledge empire with Cardma. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Spaces4 screens
Cardma4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Cardma at 13.0 against Spaces's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Spaces sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Cardma sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spaces ships an update every 2 days, Cardma every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Spaces versus Cardma: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpacesCardma
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKardomo, Inc.chung-Ying Xie

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Spaces

One-time2
  • One-time purchase (Sale)$6.99
  • One-time purchase$9.99
4 purchases

Cardma

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plus$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro$7.991 Month
  • Annual Plus$29.991 Year
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  • Annual Pro$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Spaces free?
Spaces is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cardma free?
Cardma is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spaces or Cardma have ads?
Neither Spaces nor Cardma shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spaces or Cardma?
Spaces ships an update every 2 days, and Cardma every 3 days. Most recently, Spaces was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cardma on November 8, 2026.

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