Comparison

Beyond vs Mark To Do

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

Head to head
About

Beyond

This app provides a dedicated space for capturing quotes and personal thoughts, then prompts you to respond and reflect. It visually balances your collected ideas with your own insights, fostering deeper understanding and connection between concepts. Import notes from other services and enjoy a quiet, personal environment for thoughtful writing.

Highlights
  • Capture quotes and excerpts
  • Respond to prompts with personal writing
  • Visualize thinking balance
  • Connect ideas through references
  • Import from Kindle, Readwise, WeRead
  • Create calm share cards
Features
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Turn the highlights you save into thoughts of your own. Beyond puts excerpts and your responses side by side, helping you capture what moves you, develop your own voice, and return to ideas worth exploring. CAPTURE WHAT MOVES YOU Select text from a photo of a book page, paste an excerpt, or import highlights and notes from Kindle, Readwise, and WeRead. WRITE BEYOND THE EXCERPT Swipe right on an excerpt to start writing with the original already attached. Add references and tags to turn a moment of inspiration into your own understanding. CONNECT YOUR IDEAS Link related entries and follow their backlinks. Explore recurring themes and a monthly timeline to see how your thinking develops. MAKE REFLECTION A HABIT Rediscover saved entries with Review Cards. See your writing and connections in Weekly Review. Home Screen widgets let you reread, start writing, or check this week's expression at a glance. Set optional reminders at a time that suits you. SHARE YOUR WORDS Create simple image cards from an entry or your weekly reflection. Beyond does not write with AI. Every word comes from your reading and thinking. Beyond is free to use. An optional subscription unlocks Pro features, including iCloud sync, Theme Explorer, and Timeline. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. • Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel in Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://beyond.noteofnote.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://beyond.noteofnote.com/privacy

About

Mark To Do

Features
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Highlight What Matters — Mark Mark is more than a to-do app. Assign highlight colors to prioritize tasks at a glance, and never miss a deadline with D-day badges. [KEY FEATURES] Highlight Colors Give each task its own color to instantly see what matters most. Custom colors supported. Spaces Organize tasks by purpose — work, personal, study — with customizable, reorderable spaces. D-day Badges Tasks with due dates automatically show a D-day countdown. Never miss a deadline. Home Screen Widgets Check your progress and today's tasks from your home screen without opening the app. Small and Medium sizes supported. Kanban Board Visualize and manage task status with a Kanban board view. Image Attachments Attach photos directly to tasks for more detailed records. Flag & Notes Flag important tasks and add notes for more details. iCloud Sync (Paid) Automatically sync tasks across all your Apple devices. One-time purchase, no subscription. Multi-language Support Available in Korean, English, and Japanese. Custom App Title Rename the app in Settings — reflected on widgets too. Dark Mode Supports Light, Dark, and System appearance settings.

Screenshots

Beyond4 screens
Mark To Do4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mark To Do at none against Beyond's 3. Beyond's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Beyond sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Mark To Do asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beyond ships an update weekly, Mark To Do every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Beyond versus Mark To Do: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeyondMark To Do
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊 张hyojin bae

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Beyond

Subscriptions2
  • Beyond Pro Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Beyond Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$59.99
None

Mark To Do

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beyond free?
Beyond is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mark To Do free?
Mark To Do is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Beyond or Mark To Do have ads?
Neither Beyond nor Mark To Do shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beyond or Mark To Do?
Beyond ships an update weekly, and Mark To Do every 2 months. Most recently, Beyond was updated on October 10, 2026 and Mark To Do on October 10, 2026.

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