Comparison

SmallTask ToDo vs DIARYit

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

Head to head
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. * Some features (hiding ads and creating unlimited categories) require SmallTask Plus, a subscription. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://dolphin3000.com/smalltask-terms.html Privacy Policy: https://dolphin3000.com/smalltask-policy.html

About

DIARYit

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DIARYit is a private, minimal diary built around one simple design: write your day, then let time collect it in a single spine. Every entry lives in one continuous stream. Open the app, write what matters, and scroll back through your days whenever you want to remember how life was unfolding. WRITE ONE DAY AT A TIME Each day has one clear space for your words. Write a short note, a passing thought, a memory, or a longer reflection. There are no prompts, feeds, followers, streaks, or pressure to perform. Just a calm place to keep your days. Past entries cannot be edited once the day has passed. Like life, they remain as they were written. YOUR DAYS, IN ONE STREAM Start with today and scroll naturally through your past entries. DIARYit keeps the experience as it should be: one day after another, in the order life happened. Older entries remain easy to revisit without folders, tags, or separate pages. FIND ANY PAST DAY Use the built-in calendar to jump directly to any day you have written. Days with entries are easy to spot. Press and hold a past date to mark it green, yellow, red, or leave it unmarkedβ€”a quiet visual record of how that day felt. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No login. No ads. No social features. No cloud sync. No internet connection required. Your diary stays on your device. You remain in control of what you write and where it lives. DIARYit is for people who want a personal diary that feels clear, private, and easy to return to for years. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SmallTask ToDo4 screens
DIARYit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmallTask ToDo at none against DIARYit's 2. DIARYit's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. DIARYit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SmallTask ToDo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SmallTask ToDo versus DIARYit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmallTask ToDoDIARYit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size49 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShigeki HiranoSeunghoon Baek

In-app purchases

None

SmallTask ToDo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DIARYit

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is SmallTask ToDo free?
SmallTask ToDo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DIARYit free?
DIARYit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmallTask ToDo or DIARYit have ads?
SmallTask ToDo shows ads; DIARYit does not.

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