Comparison

Templator vs Fromly

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

Head to head
About

Templator

Features
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Stop rebuilding the same task lists. Templator lets you create a checklist once โ€” weekly review, sprint kickoff, travel packing, client onboarding โ€” then dispatch it to your todo app with one tap, every time you need it. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a template with sections and tasks 2. Add dynamic variables like {{client}}, {{deadline}}, or {{priority}} 3. Tap Dispatch โ€” fill in the blanks, pick a destination, done SMART VARIABLES - Text, date, number, and choice variable types - Date picker, number pad, and dropdown inputs at dispatch time - Set default values and reuse recently used entries - Anchor due dates to a date variable for dynamic scheduling - 2 variables free per template โ€” unlimited with Pro YOUR TODO APPS, CONNECTED - Apple Reminders โ€” zero setup, works instantly - Todoist โ€” dispatch to existing or new projects - Things 3 โ€” dispatches via URL scheme, creates projects with headings - OmniFocus โ€” dispatches via TaskPaper format with due dates REVIEW BEFORE YOU DISPATCH - Toggle individual tasks on or off before dispatching - Select or deselect entire sections with one tap - Only send the tasks you actually need this time SHARE & DISCOVER TEMPLATES - Export any template as a .templator file - Share via AirDrop, Messages, or email - Import templates from files or the built-in starter gallery - 49 curated starter templates to get you going instantly WIDGETS & SHORTCUTS - Home Screen widgets โ€” dispatch your favorite templates with one tap - Siri Shortcuts โ€” trigger dispatches from Spotlight, Shortcuts, or Action Button - Small widget for a single template, medium for up to three POWERFUL TEMPLATES - Organise tasks into named sections - Add notes and due date offsets to any task - Variables work in both task titles and notes - Inline autocomplete when typing {{ - Set a default destination per template - Pin your most-used templates to the top - Choose from 10 template color gradients FREE TO START - 3 templates, 2 variables each, Apple Reminders โ€” no account required - iCloud sync keeps your templates on all your devices - Browse and add from the starter template gallery UPGRADE TO PRO - Unlimited templates and variables - Typed variables (date, number, choice) - Todoist, Things 3, and OmniFocus integrations - Dynamic due offsets anchored to date variables - Pinned templates and new-list-per-dispatch - All future features included Templator is built for people who run the same checklists over and over. Stop recreating task lists from scratch โ€” build once, dispatch forever.

About

Fromly

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Fromly is your second brain with chat: write notes and tasks, and talk to an AI that actually knows them โ€” because it can read and edit them for you. โ€ข Chat with memory: every note, task or document has its own AI conversation. It remembers the context and picks up right where you left off. โ€ข AI that really edits: ask it to add a paragraph, summarize a document, or pull tasks out of a note โ€” and it does it directly, not just tells you about it. โ€ข Agenda & tasks: plan your day, week and month, with recurring tasks and reminders. โ€ข Contexts: group notes and tasks by project or area of your life, each with its own memory. โ€ข Agents: automate the processes you repeat. โ€ข Real-time sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac and web. Free to start. Pro unlocks unlimited AI. Your notes are yours: private and exportable any time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Templator4 screens
Fromly3 screens

Verdict

The call

Templator and Fromly are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Templator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and Fromly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Templator versus Fromly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemplatorFromly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size12 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHaakon Hoel BakkerAlberto Lezaun

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Templator

Subscriptions1
  • Templator Pro Annual$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Templator Pro$9.99
4 purchases

Fromly

Subscriptions2
  • Fromly Pro Monthly$6.001 Month
  • Fromly Pro Yearly$45.001 Year
One-time2
  • 5M AI tokens$4.00
  • Fromly Lifetime$129.00

Questions

Is Templator free?
Templator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fromly free?
Fromly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Templator or Fromly have ads?
Neither Templator nor Fromly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Templator or Fromly?
Templator ships an update every 3 days, and Fromly every 3 days. Most recently, Templator was updated on October 1, 2026 and Fromly on October 8, 2026.

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