Comparison

TODO vs RelatedWorks

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

Head to head
About

TODO

Features
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TODO – Tasks & Notes Transform your productivity with an app that adapts to the way you actually work. Unlike rigid task managers, TODO gives you the freedom to design a personalized productivity system that grows with your needs. Smart Task Management Organize your tasks with dynamic priorities and custom categories that match your real workflow. The intuitive interface keeps everything within reach, so you can focus on what matters most. Quick capture turns your thoughts into actionable tasks instantly – without breaking your flow. Notes That Work for You Turn notes into reusable templates with the powerful copy system. Whether it’s marketing drafts, development snippets, meeting structures, or project outlines – create once and reuse anytime. Build your own personal library of text blocks to speed up work across projects and teams. Unified Workspace Tasks and notes work seamlessly together: Reference project notes while managing tasks Convert ideas into actionable items with a single tap No more context switching – everything stays connected. Categories That Make Sense Create custom categories with visual icons to organize every aspect of your life. From client projects and personal goals to creative endeavors – the system scales with your needs without becoming overwhelming. Designed for Real Productivity Productivity is more than checking boxes – it’s about progress. TODO provides a clean, distraction-free interface with powerful features ready when you need them. Perfect for professionals, students, and creators who value efficiency. Professional Features Advanced search to find anything instantly Bulk actions for repetitive tasks Secure, reliable sync across your workflow Free & Pro Versions Start free with: Up to 5 tasks Up to 3 notes Up to 2 custom categories Upgrade to TODO Pro for unlimited tasks, notes, and categories – and complete customization freedom. Why Choose TODO? Because your productivity deserves more than generic solutions. TODO – Tasks & Notes gives you the flexibility to create workflows that work for you, not against you. Legal Information Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.freeprivacypolicy.com/live/54d6a3ce-57c3-4a55-b6b6-dff9aed91864

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RelatedWorks

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RelatedWorks is a native macOS and iOS/iPadOS app built for Computer Science researchers. It helps you manage the papers you read, annotate them with cross-referenced notes, and automatically draft the Related Works section of your next paper. Features * Project-based workspaces β€” one project per paper you're writing * Import PDFs with AI-powered metadata extraction (macOS only) * PDF Inbox via Share Extension β€” send PDFs from Safari or Files into a synced Inbox, then bulk import captured papers on macOS * Search DBLP and arXiv to fetch bibliographic data automatically (macOS only) * Semantic IDs β€” give each paper a short memorable tag like @Transformer or @BERT * Cross-reference annotations β€” link papers using @mentions in your notes * Citation Graph β€” compare @mentions, in-project references, and shared outside references for each project (macOS only) * Generate a streaming LaTeX-ready Related Works draft with one click (macOS only) * Per-project generation prompts with presets for Survey, Research Paper, Tech Report, or Custom (macOS only) * Export BibTeX entries fetched from DBLP or auto-generated (macOS only) * iCloud Drive sync β€” keep your library in sync across Mac and iPhone/iPad * Export, import, and open projects from Finder as .relatedworks files (macOS); import projects on iPhone and iPad * Supports Ollama and Google Gemini (macOS only) * iPhone and iPad companion app β€” browse papers, review notes, and make lightweight edits on the go * Automation and linking support β€” relatedworks:// deep links, read-only AppleScript, and Hookmark integration On iPhone and iPad, RelatedWorks is designed primarily as a companion viewer and lightweight editor for your research library. The iOS/iPadOS app does not require or rely on any AI backend; instead, it syncs your library seamlessly from the macOS version via iCloud. You can comfortably browse papers, review notes, and refine annotations on the go, making it easy to continue working on your literature and prepare for writing wherever you are. Any annotations you edit on iPhone or iPad automatically sync back to your Mac, providing a smooth β€œgo-and-work” experience for paper reading and writing.

Screenshots

TODO3 screens
RelatedWorks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RelatedWorks at none against TODO's 1. TODO's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. TODO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RelatedWorks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
TODO versus RelatedWorks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTODORelatedWorks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size19 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTINO RALF STRASSERJunxue ZHANG

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TODO

One-time1
  • Pro Version Unlimited$12.99
None

RelatedWorks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TODO free?
TODO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RelatedWorks free?
RelatedWorks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TODO or RelatedWorks have ads?
Neither TODO nor RelatedWorks shows ads.

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