Simple ToDos vs Mononote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple ToDos
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Get things done, one task at a time. This lightweight to-do app is designed to be fast, simple, and easy to use. Add tasks, manage your list, and tick things off as you go. Whether it’s work, home, or personal goals, everything stays neatly in one place. No sign-ups. No complicated setup. Just a simple way to stay organised.
Mononote
Capture your thoughts and reminders with a focus on simplicity. This app lets you jot down notes, to-dos, or motivational messages and keep them easily accessible. Pin your most important notes to your Home Screen or Lock Screen for constant visibility.
- Single note focus
- Home Screen widget
- Lock Screen Live Activity
- Dynamic Island integration
- Note archiving and restoration
- Intentional simplicity
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Mononote helps you focus on one note at a time. Simply open the app and write down anything you want your future self to remember, whether it's a to-do, reminder, or motivational note. Keep it visible on your Home Screen with a widget, or start a Live Activity to pin it to your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island when it's something more urgent. The app is intentionally simple, showing only one active note at a time. Archive or delete it when you're done, and a new blank note is ready for whatever comes next. Archived notes can always be restored if you need them again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple ToDos at daily against Mononote's every 2 weeks. Simple ToDos also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Simple ToDos ships an update daily, Mononote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple ToDos | Mononote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (129 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 129 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MICHAEL ROBERT KENNEDY | THE DIGITAL MINIMALIST PTE. LTD. |
In-app purchases
Simple ToDos
No in-app purchases
Mononote
No in-app purchases
