Comparison

To Do List, Goals & Sorting vs Pending Tasks

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

Head to head
About

To Do List, Goals & Sorting

This app goes beyond a simple task list, offering unique tools to combat task paralysis and executive dysfunction. Features like a random task selector, smart sorting, and time estimates help users decide what to do and actually accomplish their goals.

Highlights
  • Random Task Selector
  • Smart Sorting Options
  • Time Estimates for Tasks
  • Visual Time Tracking
  • Focus Timer
  • Completion Goals
  • Due Date Calendar
Features
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More Than Just Another To-Do List Struggling with task paralysis? Overwhelmed by your to-do list? Can't decide what to tackle first? This isn't your typical task manager, it's designed specifically for people who need more than just a list of tasks. BUILT FOR REAL CHALLENGES Whether you have ADHD, experience executive dysfunction, are neurodivergent, have a disability affecting planning and organization, or simply get overwhelmed by long to-do lists, this app helps you actually do the tasks, not just track them. UNIQUE FEATURES THAT HELP YOU DECIDE & ACT Random Task Selector - Can't decide what to do? Let the app choose for you. Perfect for breaking through decision paralysis. Smart Sorting Options - Sort by estimated time, alphabetically, or due date. See your shortest tasks first when you're low on energy, or tackle the longest ones when you're ready for a challenge. Time Estimates for Every Task - Know exactly how much time each task will take. No more feeling overwhelmed by your list. Visual Time Tracking - See your total workload at a glance. Make informed decisions about what's realistic for today. Focus Timer - Built-in timer with customizable work and break periods. Stay on track without switching apps. Completion Goals with Visual Progress - Set daily task completion goals and watch your progress grow. Build momentum and celebrate wins. Due Date Calendar - See what's coming up, what's overdue, and what needs attention today. No surprises. Customizable Interface - Choose from 5 color schemes, 5 fonts, and 3 text sizes. Create an environment that works for your brain and vision needs. Categorize Your Tasks - Further filter the visual clutter, turning on/off different categories, for more focused task completion sessions. DESIGNED WITH ACCESSIBILITY IN MIND High contrast color options Adjustable text sizes for better readability Clean, uncluttered interface reduces sensory overload Clear visual indicators for task status and urgency Flexible customization for individual needs PERFECT FOR: Students managing coursework and deadlines People with ADHD who struggle with task initiation Anyone experiencing executive dysfunction Neurodivergent individuals who need structure without rigidity People with disabilities affecting organization and planning Anyone who experiences decision fatigue or task paralysis Professionals juggling multiple projects Anyone who wants to actually complete tasks, not just list them NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. NO ADS. NO NONSENSE. Your tasks, your way. All features included. Your data stays on your device. WHY IT WORKS Traditional to-do lists tell you what to do. This app helps you decide what to do first and gives you the tools to actually do it. The random task feature alone has helped countless users overcome the "I don't know where to start" freeze that derails entire days. Start tackling your to-do list with confidence. Download now and experience the difference a truly supportive task manager can make.

About

Pending Tasks

Features
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Got something pending? Pending makes sure it doesn't stay that way — with real system alarms that ring even when your iPhone is on silent or Do Not Disturb. REAL SYSTEM ALARMS Every reminder uses AlarmKit (iOS 26) to ring for real, without relying on push notifications that the system can silence, delay, or drop. WHEN IT RINGS Right from the alarm screen you can complete the task, snooze it, edit it, or silence it. When several tasks ring at the same time they're grouped together, so you can deal with each one in place. FOCUS ON WHAT'S NOW The "Now" filter hides everything except the tasks due around the current time, so a long list never gets in your way. WEEKLY REPEAT Set which days each reminder should repeat. Perfect for habits and routines: weekdays only, every Tuesday, or any combination you choose. SILENCE WHEN YOU NEED TO Mute everything for 1 hour, 4 hours, until tomorrow, or from now — and see exactly which tasks are affected before you confirm. SKIP THE NEXT ONE Don't need it to ring tomorrow? Silence the next occurrence without deleting the reminder or losing its repeat schedule. COMPLETION HISTORY Mark a task done and it's logged with date and time in a file you can browse. You'll always know what you did and when. WIDGETS & QUICK ACTIONS A Lock Screen widget keeps your next tasks in view, and home screen quick actions let you add a task, show what's next, or silence in one tap. CREATE FROM ANY APP Share text or web links from Safari, Notes, or any other app directly into Pending: it arrives ready as a new task, set to schedule. IMPORT YOUR TASKS Bring in tasks from a file, with a clear report of any rows that couldn't be added. AUTOMATIC BACKUP Choose where to save your tasks — iCloud Drive, Files, or an external drive — and the app keeps it synced in the background. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Your pending tasks are yours to keep. Requires iOS 26 or later.

Screenshots

To Do List, Goals & Sorting4 screens
Pending Tasks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: To Do List, Goals & Sorting at every 2 days against Pending Tasks's every 5 weeks. To Do List, Goals & Sorting also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

To Do List, Goals & Sorting ships an update every 2 days, Pending Tasks every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
To Do List, Goals & Sorting versus Pending Tasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTo Do List, Goals & SortingPending Tasks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames WilliamsRoberto Alcazar

In-app purchases

None

To Do List, Goals & Sorting

No in-app purchases

None

Pending Tasks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is To Do List, Goals & Sorting free?
To Do List, Goals & Sorting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pending Tasks free?
Pending Tasks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do To Do List, Goals & Sorting or Pending Tasks have ads?
Neither To Do List, Goals & Sorting nor Pending Tasks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, To Do List, Goals & Sorting or Pending Tasks?
To Do List, Goals & Sorting ships an update every 2 days, and Pending Tasks every 5 weeks. Most recently, To Do List, Goals & Sorting was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pending Tasks on October 14, 2026.

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