Comparison

Easy To Do List vs Notes by viyali

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

Head to head
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

About

Notes by viyali

Features
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Capture thoughts quickly and keep them private, and access them from any device by using sync feature. Notes by Viyali is a focused, minimal notes app built around privacy. Create notes, organize them into folders, and enable a device passcode for private notes. If you want multi-device access, enable Google Drive sync while notes are saved to your Drive or locally and we don’t access them. Features Optional password lock for private notes Google Drive and Drop Box sync (your data, your storage) Smart folders and fast search Adjustable font sizes for comfortable reading Lightweight, distraction free interface Privacy Policy: https://viyali.com/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/Upgrade to Premium for ad-free use, enhanced backup options, and priority features.

Screenshots

Easy To Do List4 screens
Notes by viyali4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Easy To Do List at none against Notes by viyali's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. Easy To Do List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Notes by viyali sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Easy To Do List ships an update every 11 days, Notes by viyali weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Easy To Do List versus Notes by viyali: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEasy To Do ListNotes by viyali
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShehab HegazyLetsdosimple

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Easy To Do List

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription1 Year trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access (One Time Payment)$29.99
2 purchases

Notes by viyali

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Easy To Do List free?
Easy To Do List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notes by viyali free?
Notes by viyali is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Easy To Do List or Notes by viyali have ads?
Notes by viyali shows ads; Easy To Do List does not.
Which is updated more often, Easy To Do List or Notes by viyali?
Easy To Do List ships an update every 11 days, and Notes by viyali weekly. Most recently, Easy To Do List was updated on November 5, 2026 and Notes by viyali on November 5, 2026.

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