Comparison

Todio vs Barely Notes

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

Head to head
About

Todio

Features
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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 โ€ข Clean, distraction-free design โ€” nothing between you and your tasks โ€ข Quick task entry โ€” add tasks in seconds โ€ข Reminders and due dates โ€” stay on top of deadlines โ€ข Simple lists โ€” organize without overcomplicating โ€ข 100% on-device โ€” your tasks never leave your iPhone โ€ข 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.

About

Barely Notes

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Todio4 screens
Barely Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Todio ships an update every 2 weeks, Barely Notes every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Todio versus Barely Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTodioBarely Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaha KOYUTURKAshley Cornette

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Todio

Subscriptions2
  • Todio Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Todio Annual$6.991 Year
1 purchases

Barely Notes

One-time1
  • Bokashi Themes$2.99

Questions

Is Todio free?
Todio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barely Notes free?
Barely Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Todio or Barely Notes have ads?
Neither Todio nor Barely Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Todio or Barely Notes?
Todio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Barely Notes every 11 days. Most recently, Todio was updated on October 31, 2026 and Barely Notes on October 31, 2026.

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