Comparison

Maybe vs This Week

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

Head to head
About

Maybe

Features
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Tired of endless to-do lists that only cause anxiety? Most task managers eventually turn into "task graveyards," leaving you with nothing but stress and guilt over unfulfilled plans. Maybe changes the rules. It’s not just a storage for chores; it’s a minimalist tool designed to beat procrastination and gently guide you into a state of flow. Just do what you choose. WHY IT WORKS Maybe is built on the psychology of Mark Forster's FVP (Final Version Perfected) method. You don't force yourself into a rigid schedule or blindly follow a top-down list. Instead, you intuitively build a "chain" of tasks, selecting what you are actually ready to tackle right now. This eliminates the dread of routine: complete easy tasks, build momentum, and crush complex projects riding a wave of dopamine! WHAT’S INSIDE MAYBE: β—ˆ THE MASTER PLAN Offload everything spinning in your head. Use the chain method to intuitively highlight what's most important for today, without overwhelming yourself. β—ˆ "IN PROGRESS" MODE (Pure Focus) Once your chain is ready, all the clutter disappears. It’s just you and 3–5 tasks in perfect order. No visual noiseβ€”only deep concentration. β—ˆ SMART AI INPUT Save time: dictate your thoughts on the go or snap a photo of a notebook page. The smart scanner will extract the tasks and format them into clear, actionable steps. β—ˆ CALENDAR CONTEXT Your Apple Calendar events are visible right inside your to-do list. You instantly see how much real time you have for tasks, helping you avoid burnout. β—ˆ "FOR LATER" ZONE Not relevant today? Move it out of sight. Your workspace should remain perfectly clean. THE KILLER FEATURE: COMPLETION RITUAL Completing tasks in Maybe feels physical. We added powerful haptics and the satisfying sound of a successful Apple Pay transaction. Your brain gets an instant dopamine reward for every completed block of tasks, turning routine into a highly satisfying experience. AESTHETICS & TECH β€’ Minimalist, distraction-free design. β€’ Smooth micro-animations and intuitive gestures. β€’ Lightning-fast offline mode (Offline-first) with instant cross-device synchronization when you're back online. β€’ Elegant widgets for your iOS Home Screen. WHO IS IT FOR? β€’ Minimalists tired of bloated, overly complex corporate planners. β€’ People with ADHD and those prone to procrastination. β€’ Anyone who wants to regain control of their time without the stress. Stop just planning. Start living, focusing, and taking action with Maybe! Privacy Policy: https://maybe.do/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://maybe.do/terms

About

This Week

Features
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This Week is a calm, minimal weekly planner that keeps your tasks organized on a single page. Designed for people who want a readable, focused plan rather than a cluttered database, it gives you a clean view of the seven days in front of youβ€”without the stress. No accounts. No subscriptions. No tracking. Just warm paper, bold headers, and your week at a glance. PLAN YOUR WEEK WITH CLARITY β€’ Weekly Paper View: Organize your tasks vertically. See what is happening today, look back at the past few days, and easily plan ahead. β€’ Collapsible Days: Focus on the day you are working on. Open the active day and keep the rest of the week visible as quiet, collapsed rows. β€’ Calm Rollover: When you open the app on a new day, unfinished tasks can be rolled over to today with a single tap. No red flags, overdue alerts, or penalty-style notifications. CAPTURE TASKS FAST β€’ Natural Language Input: Type ideas quickly (e.g., "Run 9km Friday 7am weekly #health"). The app automatically parses days, times, and categories into confirmable chips. β€’ Area Organization: Separate your schedule using custom life areas (work, home, health) with distinct color dots. Search and filter by area or completion state. β€’ Flexible Reminders: Set local notifications in context without complex settings. Get a morning planner reminder or a calm evening nudge. 100% PRIVATE, LOCAL, & OFFLINE β€’ Your Data is Yours: Every task, reminder, and setting is stored locally on your device. β€’ No Network Access: This Week works entirely offline. Plan your schedule on a flight, in the subway, or in areas with poor reception. β€’ No Tracking: No analytics SDKs, no behavioral trackers, and no advertisements. Your privacy is complete. ONE SIMPLE UNLOCK Try the full experience free for 7 days. After the trial ends: β€’ The current week view, task completion, and basic list additions remain free forever. β€’ Gated features (reminders, recurrence engine, search, natural language input, and other weeks) can be unlocked with a single, one-time lifetime license. No recurring subscriptions. REQUIREMENTS β€’ Compatible with iPhone running iOS 17.0 or later. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Maybe4 screens
This Week3 screens

Verdict

The call

Maybe and This Week are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Maybe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and This Week sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Maybe versus This Week: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaybeThis Week
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size25 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWorkalisation LimitedManish Bhattacharya

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Maybe

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Maybe$59.99
1 purchases

This Week

One-time1
  • This Week: Weekly To-do$4.99

Questions

Is Maybe free?
Maybe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is This Week free?
This Week is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maybe or This Week have ads?
Neither Maybe nor This Week shows ads.

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