TidyList vs ReadyLoop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TidyList
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This app helps you organize cluttered tasksβlike shopping lists or work assignmentsβby category. A countdown to each due date is displayed, making it easy to manage expiration dates and deadlines. You can reorder both categories and tasks via drag and drop. [Categories] Simply set an icon and title to create a task category. You can also hide categories you donβt want shown on the main screen, such as those you use less frequently. Note: Category titles are optional. [Tasks] Task priority can be set in three color-coded levels: red, orange, and green. Completed tasks are automatically moved to the bottom of the incomplete list. [Due Dates] Set a due date to display a countdown showing the days remaining. Notifications can be set in five timing options: Today only, 1 day before, 3 days before, 7 days before, or 14 days before. [Recurring Tasks] Choose from daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly recurrence and set it with a simple tap on the day or date. Once a recurring task is checked off, it will automatically reset the next day. All data is stored only on your device and never shared externally. Choose from 8 different theme colors to customize your app experience.
ReadyLoop
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ReadyLoop turns the routines you repeat β leaving home, packing for a trip, or closing your workday β into reusable checklists called runbooks. Keep the steps that stay the same, add what is different this time, and continue from where you stopped whenever life interrupts you. A RUNBOOK, NOT ANOTHER TO-DO LIST A to-do list is completed and forgotten. A runbook is designed to be used again. βAlwaysβ steps stay in the runbook. βThis Timeβ steps apply only to the current run. Changes you make to a runbook never alter runs you have already completed. RESUME, NEVER RESTART A phone call. A knock at the door. An empty battery. When you return, ReadyLoop takes you back to the step where you stopped β without losing your place or asking you to start over. TWO WAYS TO RUN β’ Quick Scan β See the entire list on one screen and check off steps as you go. β’ Guided Run β Focus on one step at a time when you need fewer distractions. Available with ReadyLoop Pro. CALM BY DESIGN Nothing is scored, and nothing nags you. When you close a run, ReadyLoop gives you a neutral summary: 8 done Β· 1 not needed Β· 1 left open That is the end of it. WIDGETS, LOCK SCREEN, AND DYNAMIC ISLAND Keep your active run visible from your Home Screen or Lock Screen. With ReadyLoop Pro, Live Activities can show your next step on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island on supported iPhone models. YOUR ROUTINES STAY YOURS β’ No ReadyLoop account or sign-up β’ No developer-operated servers β’ Works fully offline β’ No ads β’ No third-party analytics or tracking β’ Export your data as a file whenever you choose β’ Optional iCloud Sync across your devices with ReadyLoop Pro READYLOOP PRO β ONE-TIME PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTION Unlock ReadyLoop Pro with a single in-app purchase: β’ Unlimited runbooks β the free version includes up to 3 β’ Guided Run β’ Complete history and calendar archive β the free version shows the most recent 14 days β’ iCloud Sync across your devices β’ Dynamic Island and Lock Screen Live Activities ReadyLoop is an organizational aid. It records the completion status you enter in the app but does not independently verify that a step has been completed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: ReadyLoop at none against TidyList's shown. ReadyLoop also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). TidyList's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. TidyList sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ReadyLoop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TidyList ships an update monthly, ReadyLoop every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TidyList | ReadyLoop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EMI NAKATA | Yakup PEKDEMIR |
In-app purchases
TidyList
- Remove Ads$3.99
ReadyLoop
- ReadyLoop Pro$4.99
Questions
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