Comparison

DopamineQuest vs TodoMato

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

Head to head
About

DopamineQuest

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DopamineQuest helps you break out of scrolling, stop overthinking, and get back into real action. When a task feels too big and guilt keeps building, starting can feel overwhelming. DopamineQuest reduces friction, cuts through the noise, and helps you move again through a system of micro-steps, short reset tasks, and intelligent support. How DopamineQuest helps you move forward: • AI Coach gets you unstuck when a task feels too big or intimidating • Short tasks help you start gently and build momentum through simple action • Photo proof turns small steps into real progress • Smart camera helps you recharge through movement by counting reps and checking form • Player and Hero challenges help you grow from small wins into real-life change DopamineQuest is built for those moments when your brain resists starting. The goal is simple: make the first step easier and help you feel your life moving again. Take one small step today. Momentum will follow. Terms of Use: https://dopaminequest.app/terms

About

TodoMato

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Putting things off and forgetting them? Start small. To-do list, recurring routines and Pomodoro timer in one app. No account needed, and even 5 minutes counts. ■ Made for you if · You have so much to do that you don't know where to start · You make plans but keep putting things off · You often miss recurring tasks like taking meds or taking out the recycling · Focusing or getting started is hard for you, including adults with ADHD (you don't need ADHD to use it) · You want a study planner and study timer in one app Meet TodoMato, a to-do list, routine planner and focus timer with the adorable Pepper and Tomo. Write it, break it down, start a timer. No complicated setup. ■ Tasks — big jobs, small steps "Clean my room" is too big to start. "Clear the desk → Put away the laundry → Sweep the floor" is one step at a time. As you finish each step, the card fills up so you can see how far you've come. · Simple to-do list and checklist · Break tasks into small steps · Type "Meds 9am daily" and TodoMato sets the time and the repeat · Add tasks by voice · Attach links to tasks — open meeting docs or class pages in one tap · Tags, undated notes, and undo for deleted tasks ■ Recurring routines & reminders — it's okay to forget Create daily, weekly or monthly routines, or start with ready-made routine templates. Reminders arrive 10 minutes early by default — right on time is sometimes already too late. Can't do it today? Swipe to Skip. It won't count against you. ■ Calendar See your month and your tasks together. · Shows your Apple Calendar events — read-only, it never adds, changes or deletes anything · Public holidays for your country ■ Pomodoro & focus timer · Focus timer and Pomodoro timer (focus and break cycles) · Lo-fi and jazz café focus music, plus focus screen skins · Keeps running when you leave the app, with time left on your Lock Screen Use it as a study timer or a focus timer for work. ■ Focus stats — see where your time went TodoMato counts the time you started, not how much you finished. · Focus time by tag, daily average, best day and top tag · Even 5 minutes is saved ■ Tomato rewards Finish focus sessions and routines to earn Tomatoes and Energy, and unlock new routine packs and focus music. ■ Widgets See today's tasks and this month's schedule without opening the app. On iPhone, you also get: · "Up next" on your Lock Screen with a live countdown, and check-off right from there · Today's focus time and this week's tags as widgets ■ Leaving checklist & today's weather (iPhone) Get reminded what to grab (wallet, keys, meds) the moment you head out. Home shows today's weather from Apple Weather, with rain, snow, strong wind and weather alerts. ■ More · Dark Mode · 10 languages · 9 default tags plus your own · Different character faces Starting matters more than planning TodoMato began because its developer's to-dos were a mess and he kept missing the recurring things that had to get done. "What should I do today?" "So much to do. Where do I even start?" "I make plans, but I keep putting things off." Start with just 5 minutes today. Those 5 minutes count, too. TodoMato is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat ADHD. ■ Your data stays on your phone · No account or sign-up needed · Your tasks and focus history are stored on your device. We don't collect your data.

Screenshots

DopamineQuest4 screens
TodoMato4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TodoMato at none against DopamineQuest's 2. TodoMato also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. DopamineQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. TodoMato asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DopamineQuest ships an update every 3 weeks, TodoMato every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
DopamineQuest versus TodoMato: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDopamineQuestTodoMato
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladislav JantayevJINTAE IM

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DopamineQuest

Subscriptions2
  • DopamineQuest PRO Monthly$9.991 Month
  • DopamineQuest PRO Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

TodoMato

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DopamineQuest free?
DopamineQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TodoMato free?
TodoMato is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DopamineQuest or TodoMato have ads?
Neither DopamineQuest nor TodoMato shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DopamineQuest or TodoMato?
DopamineQuest ships an update every 3 weeks, and TodoMato every 4 days. Most recently, DopamineQuest was updated on November 9, 2026 and TodoMato on November 6, 2026.

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