Comparison

BigYear vs SmallTask ToDo

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

Head to head
About

BigYear

Features
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Plan the year you actually want to live. BigYear turns your calendar into a clear, continuous view of the months ahead. See trips, birthdays, milestones, deadlines and long-term goals togetherβ€”without losing them inside a weekly grid. WHAT YOU CAN DO β€’ See your entire year in one scrollable calendar β€’ Create single-day events and multi-day date ranges β€’ Organize plans with calm, color-coded calendars β€’ Jump back to today instantly β€’ Review upcoming plans in a focused timeline β€’ Choose Monday or Sunday as the first day of the week β€’ Keep your calendars synced across iPhone and Mac BUILT FOR THE DATES THAT MATTER Use BigYear for holidays, launches, races, exams, family visits, travel, major deadlines and personal goals. Zoom out, make space and turn intentions into dates. Your year, at a glance.

About

SmallTask ToDo

Features
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This to-do app helps you organize your daily life from three perspectives. Flexible categorization with the side menu and tabs Easy-to-read 1-, 2-, or 3-column grid Keep track of your schedule with a lightweight calendar This to-do app is for those who want to categorize and complete tasks for housework, work, and hobbies as they wish. With a focus on simple and smooth operation and limited functionality, it's ideal for managing small daily tasks. [Key Features] - Categories Add up to four categories to the side menu. You can sort, add, and edit them in the side menu or on the category and task group editing screen. You can set an icon for each category. - Task Groups Add an unlimited number of tabs. You can sort, add, and edit them in the category and task group editing screen. You can set a color for each task group. - Tasks Create tasks for each category and task group. You can schedule them and set recurrences. You can complete, add, and edit tasks. You can set the font color. -Grid You can view categories, task groups, and tasks clearly on one screen. You can switch between one, two, and three columns. You can complete, add, and edit tasks. -Calendar A calendar is displayed at the top, and a task list is displayed at the bottom. You can switch between monthly and weekly views. You can complete, add, and edit tasks. -Backup If you have a Google account, you can back up and restore your data to Google Drive.

Screenshots

BigYear4 screens
SmallTask ToDo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BigYear at none against SmallTask ToDo's shown. SmallTask ToDo's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 14 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BigYear ships an update every 14 months, SmallTask ToDo every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BigYear versus SmallTask ToDo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBigYearSmallTask ToDo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 5 months β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMykhailo ChurilovShigeki Hirano

In-app purchases

None

BigYear

No in-app purchases

None

SmallTask ToDo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BigYear free?
BigYear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmallTask ToDo free?
SmallTask ToDo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BigYear or SmallTask ToDo have ads?
SmallTask ToDo shows ads; BigYear does not.
Which is updated more often, BigYear or SmallTask ToDo?
BigYear ships an update every 14 months, and SmallTask ToDo every 5 months. Most recently, BigYear was updated on September 9, 2026 and SmallTask ToDo on September 7, 2026.

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