Comparison

Washipad vs Retro TODO

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

Head to head
About

Washipad

This app provides a digital wall for your thoughts, offering a tactile, paper-like space for reminders, photos, and checklists. It features fast dictation, home screen widgets, and photo notes, keeping your ideas visible and accessible.

Highlights
  • Digital sticky wall for notes
  • Fast on-device speech transcription
  • Home screen widgets for instant access
  • Photo notes with visual previews
  • Private and on-device storage
  • Optional cloud sync subscription
Features
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Washipad is your digital wall for thoughts that stick. Whether you're dictating a quick reminder, snapping a photo of a receipt, or organizing your thoughts, Washipad gives you a tactile, paper-like space right on your home screen. KEY FEATURES: • STICKY WALL: A visual, clutter-free board for all your quick thoughts, reminders, and checklists. • FAST DICTATION: Turn what you say into crisp notes instantly with on-device speech transcription. • HOME SCREEN WIDGETS: Keep your freshest notes and todo reminders always in sight. • PHOTO NOTES: Snap photos straight into notes with instant visual previews. • PRIVATE & ON-DEVICE: Your notes stay on your device, private by default. • LIGHTNING FAST: Opens instantly so you never lose an idea. • WASHIPAD CLOUD (optional subscription): your notes on any computer at app.washipad.com, synced across your devices and backed up to your Washi account. iCloud sync stays free. Perfect for daily reminders, quick thoughts, meeting notes, shopping lists, and visual inspiration. SUBSCRIPTION Washipad Cloud is an optional auto-renewable subscription: US$0.49/month or US$4.99/year (or the equivalent in your local currency, shown before you buy). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, and the subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account subscription settings. All other Washipad features, including iCloud sync, are free. Terms of Use (EULA): https://washipad.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://washipad.com/privacy.html

About

Retro TODO

Features
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Retro TODO Bring the charm of classic desktop computers to your daily task management. Retro TODO combines a nostalgic retro interface with modern productivity features, making organizing your day simple and enjoyable. Features • Create, edit, and delete tasks • Set priorities and due dates • Pin important tasks • Search tasks instantly • Sort and filter your list • Mark tasks as completed • Restore deleted tasks from Trash • Automatic cleanup of old deleted items A Retro Experience Enjoy a classic desktop-inspired interface with customizable retro themes and optional CRT effects that make task management feel fun and unique. Premium • Remove ads for a cleaner experience Whether you're managing work, study, shopping lists, or personal goals, Retro TODO helps you stay organized with a simple and nostalgic interface.

Screenshots

Washipad4 screens
Retro TODO4 screens

Verdict

The call

Washipad and Retro TODO are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Washipad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Retro TODO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Washipad versus Retro TODO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWashipadRetro TODO
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoriStoryMARIE MORIKAGE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Washipad

Subscriptions2
  • Washipad Cloud (Monthly)$0.491 Month
  • Washipad Cloud (Yearly)$4.991 Year
1 purchases

Retro TODO

One-time1
  • Retro プレミアム$1.99

Questions

Is Washipad free?
Washipad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro TODO free?
Retro TODO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Washipad or Retro TODO have ads?
Neither Washipad nor Retro TODO shows ads.

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