# 20 Seconds vs Mindlist

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mindlist at fortnightly against 20 Seconds's every 3 months. Mindlist also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 21) and review sentiment (76% vs 67%). 20 Seconds's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 20 Seconds sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Mindlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 20 Seconds against 4.7 for Mindlist. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindlist has 1.6K ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of 20 Seconds's written reviews are positive against 76% of Mindlist's.

20 Seconds ships an update every 3 months, Mindlist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 20 Seconds | Mindlist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/20-seconds/id939295983/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindlist-to-do-list-and-tasks/id1505964697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **76.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nishco Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/829598361) | [Nova Ocean](https://appshunter.io/developer/789749894) |

## What reviewers say

### 20 Seconds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/20-seconds/id939295983)

This app helps build new habits or break existing ones by using a 20-second countdown. It provides a progress indicator and optional sounds or music to aid in distraction and amusement during the countdown.

**Highlights:** 20-second habit timer, Progress indicator, Distracting sounds and music, Automatic start option, 30-day trial in Today widget

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Kind Tip | $0.99 | one-time |


### Mindlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindlist-to-do-list-and-tasks/id1505964697)

This app helps you manage your daily schedule and tasks with a minimalist interface. It offers features like reminders, calendar visualization, and customizable task lists to boost productivity without distractions.

**Highlights:** No ads, Customizable task lists, Reminders for appointments, Calendar visualization, Simple and fast task entry, Dark mode

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Useful with friendly design
- 👍 Clear and simple way to make to-do lists
- 👍 Customizable
- 👍 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with tasks disappearing or not being saved
- 🐛 Bugs with repeating tasks and calendar integration
- 🔒 Concerns about data storage and syncing
- 🔒 Lack of account/login system
- 🔒 Limited customization options in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappearing or not being saved
- Repeating tasks not functioning properly
- Calendar integration issues
- Syncing problems between devices
- Unexpected app behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Add shortcuts for Mac version
- Implement subtasks and task filtering
- Improve calendar integration and timeline view
- Add ability to move tasks between lists
- Implement Apple Watch support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 20 Seconds free?

20 Seconds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mindlist free?

Mindlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 20 Seconds or Mindlist?

Mindlist is rated higher. 20 Seconds averages 4.6 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Mindlist averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do 20 Seconds or Mindlist have ads?

Neither 20 Seconds nor Mindlist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 20 Seconds or Mindlist?

20 Seconds ships an update every 3 months, and Mindlist fortnightly. Most recently, 20 Seconds was updated on November 1, 2026 and Mindlist on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*