Messo vs Folio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Messo
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Messo is a simple to-do list, task manager, and notes app that helps you organize everyday tasks in one clean, flexible space. Create to-do lists, add tasks, track important dates, and keep notes together β without switching between multiple apps. Use spaces to separate your work, personal life, and important events, so everything stays clear and focused. Stay organized with to-dos and tasks Create simple to-do lists and individual tasks Check items off and track progress at a glance Focus on what needs to be done today Organize everything in spaces Separate work, personal tasks, and events Keep related items together in one view Switch between spaces as your priorities change Available widgets Messo lets you add different widgets to each space: To-Do β simple checklists for everyday tasks Task β individual tasks with progress tracking Countdown β track birthdays, events, and deadlines Time Since β see how much time has passed since an important date Notes β write quick thoughts and reminders Clock β view the current time for selected locations Clean and distraction-free Minimal design thatβs easy to scan No complex setup or unnecessary features Designed for clarity and daily use Messo is ideal if youβre looking for a lightweight to-do app that combines tasks, lists, countdowns, time tracking, and notes in one simple workspace.
Folio
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Folio is a personal workspace for the things you want to remember, make, and get done. CAPTURE YOUR THOUGHTS Write notes, organize them into notebooks, pin favorites, and build checklists. KEEP DOCUMENTS CLOSE Scan documents into editable text while keeping the original attached. Read PDFs, highlight passages, and keep linked notes alongside the source. MAKE ROOM TO DRAW Sketch on a canvas, choose colors and drawing tools, and export your work. PLAN YOUR EVERYDAY Organize tasks, keep shopping lists with totals, and collect useful information in your workspace. YOUR PERSONAL WORKSPACE Folio stores your content locally and requires no account. Export and share a copy when you choose. Optional calendar, map, and reminder features use Apple system services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Folio at daily against Messo's every 4 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Messo ships an update every 4 days, Folio daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Messo | Folio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stas Morozov | Nagarjuna Reddy Bhimavarapu |
In-app purchases
Messo
No in-app purchases
Folio
No in-app purchases









