Comparison

StartFlow vs TodoMato

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

Head to head
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StartFlow

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StartFlow is a daily planner built for ADHD brains - the ones that know exactly what to do and still can't get started. Instead of another to-do list that quietly grows, StartFlow gives you one job each morning: start the day. From there, match each task to the energy you actually have, and let momentum do the rest. START YOUR DAY IN ONE TAP Open the app and today's plan is already there, built from your routines. Every task can carry high, average, and low-energy versions, so you adapt as the day goes. Drop a task to its gentler version the moment your energy dips instead of staring down the same wall you avoided yesterday. No task is all-or-nothing. ROUTINES THAT ADAPT Build a routine once and reuse it. Profiles let you compose completely different days — workday, rest day, deep-focus day — out of the same pieces, and switch without rebuilding anything. Share a profile with a friend by link. BLOCK SCHEDULER Lay the day out on a visual timeline. Drop tasks into time blocks, pull in events from your calendar, and run a live timer on the block you're actually in. STREAKS THAT FORGIVE A contribution graph that grows all year, plus optional Challenges (3, 7, 14, or 28 days) when you want a target to chase. The day rolls over at 5am, because ADHD nights don't end at midnight. DAY DUMP AND MOOD Empty your head into one place when it's too loud to plan. Log mood and energy in a tap and watch the patterns surface over weeks. SEE WHAT'S ACTUALLY WORKING Per-task analytics, category breakdowns, custom daily trackers for anything you want to count, and an end-of-week review that asks the questions you'd never ask yourself. AI ADVISOR (Pro) A private advisor that reads your recent days and suggests what to change - smaller routines, better ordering, the spot where you keep stalling. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Sign in with Apple. Everything works fully offline and syncs securely across your devices. No ads, no tracking, no selling your data. FREE TRIAL AND PRICING Every new account gets 14 days of full access. No payment info required to start, and nothing to cancel if you walk away. After the trial, StartFlow Pro is $5.99/month or $49.99/year. Terms of Use (EULA): https://startflowapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://startflowapp.com/privacy

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TodoMato

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To-Dos, Routines, Schedules & Focus — All in One Meet TodoMato, a to-do list, task manager, planner, and focus timer app featuring the adorable Pepper and Tomo. See everything you need to do today at a glance and organize your own to-do lists, routines, and schedules. Break overwhelming tasks into smaller steps, and use the calendar and reminders to stay on top of your day. Add links to tasks, so the websites, study pages, and work links you visit daily are one tap away. From a schedule calendar, Home Screen widgets, reminders, and routine tracking to a focus timer and Pomodoro timer, TodoMato brings everything together. TodoMato isn't just about making plans. It helps you actually get started and complete things one step at a time. Key Features ■ Task Management — Break Big Tasks into Small Steps "Clean my room" can feel overwhelming when you don't know where to start. But "Clear the desk → Put away the laundry → Sweep the floor" gives you one simple step at a time. Break large tasks into smaller, manageable steps. As you complete each one, the card fills up so you can see your progress at a glance. · Simple to-do list and task management · Break tasks into smaller steps · Add website links to tasks · Organize to-dos with categories and tags · Manage recurring tasks and routines ■ Calendar & Schedule — See Everything at a Glance View your tasks and schedule together in one calendar. Import your Apple Calendar to see your events alongside your TodoMato tasks. TodoMato only reads them — it never adds, changes, or deletes anything. · Daily, weekly, and monthly schedule planning · Apple Calendar import (read-only) · Recurring schedules and routines · View tasks and calendar events together · Schedule reminders ■ Focus Timer — Every Minute You Start Counts Choose a task and start your focus timer right away. · Timer — Set your desired focus time and get started · Pomodoro Timer — Alternate between focus sessions and breaks · Focus Music — Music designed to help you concentrate while studying or working · Timer keeps running even when you leave the app · Time remaining shows on your Lock Screen while you focus Stay focused with calm characters by your side. Use it as a study timer or a focus timer for work. ■ Reminders & Recurring Routines — It's Okay to Forget Set a time and TodoMato will remind you. By default they arrive 10 minutes early — a reminder ralready too late. Set routines and schedules to repeat daily, weekly, or Can't do something today? Swipe and select "Skip." It won't count against you. TodoMato simply moves on t ■ Home Screen Widgets Check today's tasks without opening the app. See your to-dos and calendar events from your Home Scr ■ Complete Tasks, Stay Focused & Earn Rewards Complete focus sessions and routines to earn Tomatoes TodoMato isn't just another checklist. Small wins turn into fun rewards that make staying focused more enjoyable. Build your focus habit one small win at a time with Pepper and Tomo. ■ More Useful Features · Dark Mode · Available in 10 languages · 9 default tags: Home, Work, Study, Hobby, Health, Love, Growth, Rest, and Kids · Create your own custom tags · Undo accidentally deleted tasks · Choose from different character faces Starting Matters More Than Planning TodoMato was designed for people who struggle to start tasks or organize their day, including adults with ADHD. But you don't need to have ADHD to use TodoMato. "What should I do today?" "I have so much to do. Where do I even start?" "I make plans, but I keep putting things off." TodoMato is a to-do list, task manager, daily planner, routine tracker, calendar, and focus timer for anyone who often feels this way. Organize your tasks. Break them into smaller steps. Start the timer. Just start with 5 minutes today. Those 5 minutes count, too.

Screenshots

StartFlow4 screens
TodoMato4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TodoMato at none against StartFlow's 2. TodoMato also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. StartFlow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. TodoMato asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
StartFlow versus TodoMato: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStartFlowTodoMato
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProductive Mark LLCJINTAE IM

In-app purchases

2 purchases

StartFlow

Subscriptions2
  • StartFlow Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • StartFlow Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
None

TodoMato

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StartFlow free?
StartFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TodoMato free?
TodoMato is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StartFlow or TodoMato have ads?
Neither StartFlow nor TodoMato shows ads.

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