Comparison

Horae vs Firefly Todo

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

Head to head
About

Horae

Features
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Too many things to do and not sure what comes first? Horae turns scattered tasks into clear plans with time boundaries, reminders, and actionable steps—so the next move is always easier to see. KEY FEATURES • Quick Capture Create tasks with text, voice, or an image. Recognized content appears as editable cards and is saved only after you confirm it. • Plan Breakdown Set start and end times, reminders, and actionable steps. Horae Plus can use AI to organize goals, constraints, and context into an editable plan. • Do This Next Horae considers time, priority, progress, and task status to highlight what deserves your attention now. • Multiple Reminders Add several reminders to one task. From a notification, complete the task or snooze it for 10 minutes, 1 hour, or until 9:00 AM tomorrow. • Event Inbox Capture ideas before they have a clear time, then schedule them when you are ready. • Flexible Ordering Switch between Smart, Time, and Manual ordering. Pin important tasks or drag to rearrange them. • Recurring Tasks Repeat tasks daily, on weekdays, weekly, or monthly. • Calendar and Apple Apps See tasks and free time in a seven-day view. You can also export tasks one way to Apple Calendar or Reminders. • Designed for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Each platform has a layout tailored to its screen while keeping the core workflow consistent. HORAE PLUS Monthly, yearly, and lifetime plans unlock AI-enhanced planning, AI intent parsing, iCloud sync, and exclusive app icons. Restore purchases on supported platforms using the same Apple Account. Lifetime users can also configure a compatible AI provider. AI AND PRIVACY AI is optional. Before the first use, Horae clearly explains what data is sent, who receives it, and why. Only task text or transcripts created by Apple Speech Recognition are used for intent analysis; audio recordings are not sent to the Horae AI Gateway. AI results remain editable and are not saved as tasks until you confirm them. You may revoke consent at any time and continue using local planning. Privacy Policy: https://api-horae.gaimu.cn/privacy Terms of Use: https://api-horae.gaimu.cn/terms Support: https://api-horae.gaimu.cn/support

About

Firefly Todo

This app helps manage tasks and schedules with a zero-pressure inbox and an intuitive drag-and-drop calendar. It offers flexible scheduling options and an AI assistant to reorganize your week. Gentle reviews provide insights into your time management patterns.

Highlights
  • Zero-pressure inbox for quick thought capture
  • Intuitive drag-and-drop calendar interface
  • Flexible and fixed scheduling options
  • AI assistant for week restructuring
  • Multi-dimensional task reviews
  • Real-time sync across Apple devices
Features
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Plan your day visually. Drag tasks into your calendar, stay flexible, and see your progress. Firefly Todo brings your to-do list and calendar together in one simple workspace. Capture tasks as they come, drag them into your schedule, track what you actually do, and reflect on your progress — without the pressure of planning every minute. Whether you're organizing your workday, planning your week, or managing personal projects, Firefly Todo helps you turn scattered tasks into a plan you can actually follow. CAPTURE FIRST, PLAN LATER Clear your mind with a simple task inbox. Save ideas, errands, and to-dos instantly without deciding when to do them. Organize and schedule them when you're ready. DRAG TASKS INTO YOUR CALENDAR Planning should feel effortless. Drag tasks from your inbox directly onto your calendar. Rearrange your schedule visually as priorities change. FLEXIBLE OR FIXED SCHEDULING Not everything needs an exact time. Use flexible daily, weekly, or monthly planning for tasks you want to complete within a period. Choose fixed scheduling when timing matters. TRACK WHAT YOU ACTUALLY DO Go beyond checking tasks off. Record execution time and progress, and keep a log of your work to understand how your day really unfolds. REVIEW YOUR PROGRESS See the difference between what you planned and what you accomplished. Explore completion trends, overdue tasks, activity heatmaps, and other insights to improve your planning over time. SMARTER PLANNING WITH AI Let Firefly help you identify overdue tasks, organize your workload, and adjust your plans with less manual effort. Available AI capabilities depend on your plan. STAY IN SYNC Keep your tasks and calendar in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac using iCloud. Capture something on your phone and continue planning on your Mac. MADE FOR CALMER PRODUCTIVITY Firefly Todo combines task capture, visual calendar planning, execution tracking, and reflection in one place. Plan. Do. Reflect. FREE TO START. FLEXIBLE WAYS TO UPGRADE. Download Firefly Todo for free and explore its core planning features. Unlock additional Premium features with the option that works best for you: Subscription: Enjoy Premium features with a recurring plan. Lifetime Purchase: Pay once to unlock Premium permanently, with no recurring subscription fees. Whether you prefer a subscription or a one-time purchase, Firefly Todo gives you the freedom to choose. Your privacy matters. Firefly Todo uses iCloud for Apple-device synchronization. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on data processing and optional online features. Privacy Policy: https://tcnxzymbii7r.feishu.cn/docx/Exged5fh3o1LSBxNYR8clFl5nZf?from=from_copylink Terms of Use: https://tcnxzymbii7r.feishu.cn/docx/BqoFd0yXto3eLUxgnhKcJEY5n8f?from=from_copylink

Screenshots

Horae4 screens
Firefly Todo4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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. Horae sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Firefly Todo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Horae ships an update every 9 days, Firefly Todo weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Horae versus Firefly Todo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoraeFirefly Todo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer轩 董馨洁龙 郑

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Horae

Subscriptions2
  • Horae Plus Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Horae Plus Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Horae Plus Lifetime$29.99
4 purchases

Firefly Todo

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly Pro Subscription$4.993 Months
  • Yearly Pro Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Firefly Todo‑Lifetime Unlock$9.99

Questions

Is Horae free?
Horae is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Firefly Todo free?
Firefly Todo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Horae or Firefly Todo have ads?
Neither Horae nor Firefly Todo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Horae or Firefly Todo?
Horae ships an update every 9 days, and Firefly Todo weekly. Most recently, Horae was updated on October 31, 2026 and Firefly Todo on November 6, 2026.

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