Comparison

ListBox vs Petatto TODO

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

Head to head
About

ListBox

This app makes your Apple Reminders impossible to ignore with persistent home screen widgets and lock screen notifications. Choose from four modes of insistence, from a quiet glance to a full nag, to ensure your tasks stay top of mind. It syncs directly with Apple Reminders via iCloud, offering a privacy-first experience with no tracking or ads.

Highlights
  • Persistent home screen widget
  • Lock screen notifications
  • Four insistence modes
  • Syncs with Apple Reminders
  • Adjustable display density
  • Privacy-first design
Features
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Don't ignore your to-do list anymore. ListBox makes your Apple Reminders list impossible to ignore. A persistent home screen widget keeps your list always visible. Lock screen notifications stay present, keeping your list top of mind. Choose how insistent you want it to be — from a quiet glance to a full nag. No new account. Apple Reminders stays your source of truth — your lists live in iCloud, where they always have. ListBox only stores what's needed to deliver notifications: your selected list contents and your preferences. — PERSISTENT VISIBILITY — The widget on your home screen shows your top items at every glance. The lock screen notification stays in Notification Center even after newer alerts arrive. Your list comes to you, not the other way around. — FOUR MODES, FOUR LEVELS OF INSISTENCE — Quiet — Ambient awareness. The widget updates; no notifications. Nudge — A gentle ping every few hours during your active window. Persistent — Steady reminders, every hour, keeping your list in front of you. Nag — Frequent reminders for the things you absolutely cannot let slip. Switch modes anytime. Set your active window so notifications respect your evenings. — BUILT ON APPLE REMINDERS — Pick any list from your Reminders. Add, edit, check off, and delete items in either app — they stay in sync via iCloud. Your data is yours, where it has always been. — DESIGNED FOR FOCUS — Adjustable display density (Comfort, Standard, Compact, Dense) lets you decide how much fits on your screen. Adaptive list colors match your selected Reminders list. Quiet, intentional design that disappears into the background until you need it. — PRIVACY-FIRST — No tracking, no analytics, no advertising. Ever. See our privacy policy for full details on what we store and why. — REQUIREMENTS — - iOS 18 or later - Apple Reminders permission - Notifications permission (optional, for non-Quiet modes) ListBox is made by Cassileth Studio LLC in Los Angeles, California. Questions or feedback? Visit cassilethstudio.com/listbox/listbox-support.html

About

Petatto TODO

Features
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Tired of complicated task managers and productivity systems? Petatto TODO is a simple to-do list app inspired by sticky notes. Just write down what you want to do and place it on your board. No pressure. No complicated setup. Just a gentle way to keep track of your tasks. Designed for people who want to stay organized without feeling overwhelmed. FEATURES • Sticky note style task cards • Drag and drop sorting • Mood-based labels • Fast and simple search • Smooth animations • Cute pastel design • Clean and distraction-free interface PERFECT FOR • Daily tasks • Personal reminders • Study plans • Shopping lists • Work notes • Small habits and routines FOR PEOPLE WHO • Have tried many to-do apps without success • Feel stressed by complicated productivity tools • Prefer simple task management • Love cute and minimal design • Want a calmer way to stay organized Petatto TODO isn't about maximizing productivity. It's about helping you take the next small step. A simple, gentle, and friendly place for your tasks.

Screenshots

ListBox4 screens
Petatto TODO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Petatto TODO at 3 against ListBox's 1. Petatto TODO also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
ListBox versus Petatto TODO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterListBoxPetatto TODO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGregory CassilethMARIE MORIKAGE

In-app purchases

None

ListBox

No in-app purchases

None

Petatto TODO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ListBox free?
ListBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Petatto TODO free?
Petatto TODO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ListBox or Petatto TODO have ads?
Neither ListBox nor Petatto TODO shows ads.

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