Comparison

Folio vs Do Later · To Do List

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

Head to head
About

Folio

Features
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Folio is a local-first library for Markdown and plain text on Mac. Bring notes and docs into one place, organize them with folders and tags, explore connections with Link Map, and write with private on-device assistance—without juggling loose files in the Finder. Library & organization • Import Markdown and text via the file picker, drag-and-drop, or Import from Git Link for public GitHub repositories and individual files. • Needs Organizing gives new imports a clear inbox before you file them. • Folders and nested structures help you group work the way you think. • Tags cut across folders so you can filter by topic or project. • Pinned favorites and Recently Opened put what you need one click away. Explore connections • Link Map visualizes connections between your notes. • Follow links to explore related ideas and navigate your library from a new perspective. Reading & writing • Use Editor, Preview, or Split View to draft and see rendered Markdown side by side. • Use Writing Assistant to refine drafts, improve wording, and turn rough ideas into clearer notes with private on-device help. • Find text within the current document. • Sort notes by title, date added, last opened, and more. • Search across your library from the sidebar. Share & export • Share notes as Markdown or plain text. • Export documents to a folder you choose in Finder. Whether you’re collecting research, drafting READMEs, or building a personal knowledge base, Folio keeps your Markdown connected, organized, searchable, and easy to revisit.

About

Do Later · To Do List

This minimalist to-do list app offers a simple and uncomplicated user experience. It allows for the automation of task creation, making it easy to manage recurring to-dos.

Highlights
  • Minimalist design
  • Easy to use
  • Automated task creation
  • Recurring to-do lists
  • Uncomplicated interface
Features
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Do Later is a minimalist to-do list built to be easy to use and uncomplicated, while still providing the ability to automate task creation.

Screenshots

Folio4 screens
Do Later · To Do List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Do Later · To Do List at weekly against Folio's every 3 weeks. Do Later · To Do List also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Folio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Do Later · To Do List sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folio ships an update every 3 weeks, Do Later · To Do List weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Folio versus Do Later · To Do List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolioDo Later · To Do List
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDinh Bao Thang DuongKevin McDonald

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Folio

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
2 purchases

Do Later · To Do List

One-time2
  • Premium$2.99
  • Support the app$2.99

Questions

Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Do Later · To Do List free?
Do Later · To Do List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Folio or Do Later · To Do List have ads?
Neither Folio nor Do Later · To Do List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Folio or Do Later · To Do List?
Folio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Do Later · To Do List weekly. Most recently, Folio was updated on September 11, 2026 and Do Later · To Do List on August 23, 2026.

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