Comparison

Today vs Easy To Do List

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

Head to head
About

Today

This app offers a modern way to stay updated with blogs, news sites, and subreddits. It features AI-powered article summaries, text-to-speech audio playback, and smart organization tools for a distraction-free reading experience. All your data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • RSS and Reddit feed management
  • AI article summaries and Q&A
  • Text-to-speech audio player
  • Rich media and gallery support
  • Smart organization and filtering
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Offline access and local data storage
Features
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Today is a modern RSS reader built for iOS that helps you stay on top of your favorite blogs, news sites, and subreddits. With powerful features and a clean interface, reading your feeds has never been easier. KEY FEATURES RSS & Reddit Feed Management • Subscribe to unlimited RSS feeds and subreddits • Native Reddit integration with rich media support • Organize feeds with custom titles and categories • Import and export feeds using OPML format • Automatic background sync keeps content fresh AI-Powered Reading • Get instant AI summaries of articles • Ask questions about article content • Generate newsletter-style summaries of your unread articles • Understand complex articles quickly with AI assistance Text-to-Speech Audio Player • Listen to articles with full playback controls • Variable speed from 0.5x to 2x • Background playback with lock screen controls • Choose from high-quality voices in your language Rich Media Experience • Fullscreen video playback for embedded content • Gallery support with pinch-to-zoom and swipe navigation • Animated GIF and video playback • Read Reddit comments directly in-app • Clean display of all special characters and formatting Smart Organization • Track read and unread articles automatically • Filter by read/unread status and favorites • Day-based navigation (Today, Yesterday, older) • Pull-to-refresh for instant updates • Search across all your content Reading Experience • Clean, distraction-free article view • Choose between serif and sans-serif fonts • Customizable accent colors • Dark mode support (automatic or manual) • Share articles with one tap Privacy & Global Support • All data stored locally on your device • No account required • Available in English, German, Spanish, and Japanese • Privacy-focused design • Works offline with cached content Perfect for: • News enthusiasts following multiple sources • Reddit users who want a better reading experience • Podcast listeners who also enjoy reading • Researchers tracking industry publications • Anyone wanting control over their content feed Today brings RSS and Reddit reading into the modern era with thoughtful features that respect your time and privacy. No algorithms deciding what you see - just your chosen feeds, delivered efficiently. Download Today and take control of your reading list.

About

Easy To Do List

Organize your daily life with smart lists, calendar integration, and a dedicated grocery tracker. Enjoy a beautiful dark mode interface and seamless iCloud sync across Apple devices. This app prioritizes your privacy and offers voice input for tasks.

Highlights
  • Smart task organization
  • Built-in calendar view
  • Dedicated grocery list
  • iCloud device sync
  • Privacy-focused data storage
  • Voice task detection
  • Dark and light modes
Features
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Easy To Do List helps you plan your day in one simple place. Add tasks, set reminders, and see what you need to do next. Features: • Add tasks by typing, speaking, or using Siri and Shortcuts. • Set reminders with phrases like “in 45 minutes,” “tomorrow,” or “next week.” • See tasks in Today, Scheduled, Overdue, and Completed. • Press and hold a task to move it to another list. • Keep a grocery list that groups common items into categories in English and Arabic. • Quickly add a task from your Lock Screen or Control Center. • Choose a dark or light theme and set your own snooze time. Your tasks are saved on your device. If you use iCloud sync, they can also be saved in your personal iCloud account. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/easy-to-do-list-privacy-policy/home

Screenshots

Today4 screens
Easy To Do List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Easy To Do List at Free against Today's $9.99. Easy To Do List also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Today's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On rating, ratings volume, 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

Easy To Do List is free to download; Today costs $9.99 up front. Easy To Do List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Today asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Today against 4.2 for Easy To Do List. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Today's written reviews are positive against 100% of Easy To Do List's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Today ships an update every 3 days, Easy To Do List every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Today versus Easy To Do List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTodayEasy To Do List
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJacob SpurlockShehab Hegazy

Customer experience

Today

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Easy To Do List

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Today

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Easy To Do List

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access (One Time Payment)$29.99

Questions

Is Today free?
Today costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Easy To Do List free?
Easy To Do List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Today or Easy To Do List?
Today is rated higher. Today averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Easy To Do List averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Today or Easy To Do List have ads?
Neither Today nor Easy To Do List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Today or Easy To Do List?
Today ships an update every 3 days, and Easy To Do List every 11 days. Most recently, Today was updated on October 5, 2026 and Easy To Do List on October 13, 2026.

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