Comparison

// TODO vs Motif

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

Head to head
About

// TODO

Manage your tasks effectively with a straightforward to-do list application. It helps you limit the number of tasks you undertake and ensures they are completed promptly. The focus is on simplicity to avoid confusion and encourage task completion.

Highlights
  • Task limitation
  • Prompt task completion
  • Simple interface
  • Focus on getting things done
Features
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Life gets busy. To-do lists get long. Tasks get forgotten. Stay on top of things with // TODO. - Limit the number of TODOs you let yourself have - Ensure your TODOs get completed promptly This is not a complicated app. Added complexity can add confusion. Write things down, get them done.

About

Motif

Features
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Focus without burnout. Motif helps you stay present, start faster, and finish meaningful work with simple focus sessions for studying, deep work, and everyday productivity. Most productivity apps feel overwhelming. Too many tasks, alerts, dashboards, and streaks can make it harder to actually begin. Motif is built to feel calm, minimal, and intentional. Open the app, start a session, and give your attention to one thing at a time. WHY MOTIF FOCUS SESSIONS Create focused work blocks for studying, coding, writing, reading, planning, and creative work. POMODORO TIMER Use structured Pomodoro sessions to work with clarity, take better breaks, and avoid burnout. DEEP WORK MODE Build longer distraction-free sessions when you need serious concentration. STUDY TIMER Perfect for students preparing for exams, completing assignments, or building a consistent study routine. ADHD-FRIENDLY DESIGN A clean and simple experience that reduces overwhelm and helps you start without overthinking. CALM PRODUCTIVITY Motif is designed for people who want to be productive without feeling pressured, cluttered, or distracted. USE MOTIF FOR • Pomodoro focus sessions • Study sessions • Deep work • Exam preparation • Reading • Writing • Coding • Task focus • Building better routines • Staying consistent Whether you are studying for exams, working on a project, building a habit, or trying to focus more consistently, Motif helps you create better work sessions one timer at a time. Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-for-Motif-3572378461d58027bb03cd2610a7e6e6?source=copy_link Terms Of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

// TODO3 screens
Motif4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: // TODO at none against Motif's 1. // TODO also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). 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. Motif sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. // TODO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
// TODO versus Motif: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter// TODOMotif
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSam MacGintyDhruv Pujara

In-app purchases

None

// TODO

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Motif

One-time1
  • Motif Pro$4.99

Questions

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

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