Todio vs Barely Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Todio
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Most to-do apps started simple. Then came projects, labels, filters, integrations, and AI features โ until opening the app felt like work itself. Todio does one thing: helps you capture and finish your tasks. HOW IT WORKS Add a task. Check it off when done. That's the core loop โ fast, frictionless, and intentionally minimal. No onboarding flow, no tutorial, no subscription wall blocking basic features. KEY FEATURES โข Clean, distraction-free design โ nothing between you and your tasks โข Quick task entry โ add tasks in seconds โข Reminders and due dates โ stay on top of deadlines โข Simple lists โ organize without overcomplicating โข 100% on-device โ your tasks never leave your iPhone โข No account required โ open and start immediately NO SUBSCRIPTION. NO ADS. NO ACCOUNT. The biggest to-do apps charge monthly. Todio is a one-time purchase. Pay once, own it forever. Your tasks are yours โ not stored on someone's server, not monetized, not analyzed. YOUR PRIVACY, RESPECTED Todio works completely on your device. No servers, no analytics, no account system. We never see your tasks, and we never will. The best to-do app is the one you actually use. Download Todio and start clearing your list today.
Barely Notes
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Barely is a minimalist note app. One note at a time. No folders. No tags. No noise. Write what matters right now. Archive when done. Start fresh. Time-aware The app shifts with you. Warm mornings. Clean middays. Deep evenings. The tone changes automatically, or set it manually. Weekly surface Your archived notes surface back to you for seven days. Review, restore, or let them fade away. After a week, they're gone. Camera Capture a photo or record a video directly into your note. Share it however you want. Widgets See your active note at a glance. Small, medium, and large home screen widgets. Lock screen widgets. Live Activity on your lock screen and Dynamic Island. Bokashi themes Five curated color gradients inspired by the traditional color vocabulary of Japan. Sakura, Matcha, Sumi, Kumo, and Akatsuki. Each theme changes your app icon to match. One-time purchase. No subscription. Barely enough. Exactly right.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Todio at 3 against Barely Notes's 1. Todio also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Todio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Barely Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Todio ships an update every 2 weeks, Barely Notes every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Todio | Barely Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 11 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taha KOYUTURK | Ashley Cornette |
In-app purchases
Todio
- Todio Monthly$0.991 Month
- Todio Annual$6.991 Year
Barely Notes
- Bokashi Themes$2.99









