Comparison

To Do List MinimaList & Widget vs Task

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

Head to head
About

To Do List MinimaList & Widget

This app helps you manage your tasks, schedule, and reminders with an intuitive and customizable interface. It offers features like shared lists, home screen widgets, and a focus timer to boost productivity.

Highlights
  • Intuitive and colored lists
  • Customizable themes and backgrounds
  • Shared lists for collaboration
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Time-based and location-based reminders
  • Focus Timer (Pomodoro, countdown, count up)
  • Cloud syncing across devices
Features
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​MinimaList, a simple productive app featured on App Store home page. It's a to do list, a reminder, a checklist, a schedule planner and a task manager that helps you to get things done, available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac). ----Main Features---- - Intuitive lists: different lists for different purposes - Colored lists: assign different colors to different tasks - Customizable theme: color/pic background & font style/size/color - Shared lists: simplest way to share the same list with others (Share link must be opened in Safari) - Grocery lists: simple shopping list - Widgets: Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Reminders: repeated time-based and location-based reminders - Memo & Sub-Task: description and sub-tasks - Smart input: automatically detect time in a phrase and set it as a reminder - Auto-snooze: you can set a reminder auto snooze three times (change the time interval in setting - more option) - Focus Timer: Pomodoro, count down and count up timer, with amazing sound effects - Today Widget: create and complete tasks in Today Widget - Cloud Syncing: same lists for all devices (iPhone,iPad, Mac) - TouchID/FaceID: privacy is protected now - Siri ready: remind me to go shopping at 3 pm on MinimaList - Custom setting: your notification sounds, your font, your background - Calendar syncing: syncing with Apple calendar - Continuous Reminder (Notification action, force touch on your notification - where you snooze a reminder) - Supports iPhone iPad and Mac - Url Scheme supports: to create a task: minimalist://x-callback-url/create?list=valueList&content=valueContent&date=yyyy-mm-dd&time=HH:mm&x-success=valueCallback to open a list: minimalist://x-callback-url/open?list=valueList (valueList is the name of the list, valueContent is the task content, valueList and valueContent must be url encoded first,valueCallback is the callback app's url scheme name) MinimaList, a simple list to solve big problems. Less is More. Terms of Use:http://intuitive.studio/minimalist/terms Terms of Use(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy:http://intuitive.studio/minimalist/Privacy MinimaList is free but you can also upgrade to Premium for full access to premium features for $0.99 a month or $5.99 a year (price in usd) through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions for Pro account will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscriptions in the Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

Task

Manage tasks, notes, and daily routines effortlessly. Create, organize, and check off tasks with priority settings, reminders, and collaborative list sharing. Visualize progress with widgets and timelines.

Highlights
  • Task management with checklists and priorities
  • Note-taking for quick thoughts and detailed plans
  • Daily, weekly, and monthly agenda planning
  • Reminders and notifications for tasks
  • Shared lists for collaboration
  • Widgets and timelines for progress visualization
Features
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Task - Stay Organized, Get Things Done! Achieve your goals and stay productive with Task, the ultimate app for managing tasks, notes, and daily routines. Whether you're working on personal projects, tackling work tasks, or simply keeping track of your to-do list, Task is your go-to app for staying organized and focused. Key Features: Task Management: Easily create, organize, and check off tasks in your personal to-do list. Use checklists, task trackers, and priority settings to stay on top of your work and goals. Note-Taking: Jot down quick thoughts, meeting notes, or detailed plans with note-taking tools. Keep all your important information in one place, with easy access and a private, simple interface. Daily, Weekly, Monthly Planning: Stay on track with your schedule using customizable views for daily, weekly, and monthly agendas. Whether you’re planning your routine, or organizing your projects, Agile Task makes it easy to stay structured. Reminders & Notifications: Never forget a task or meeting with reminders and notifications. Stay disciplined with alerts for your next task, whether it’s a work shift, study session, or a personal project. Shared Lists & Collaboration: Share your to-do lists with family, friends, or colleagues for collaborative planning. Perfect for organizing shopping lists, chores, or group projects. Smart Workflow: Build your perfect productivity cycle with task organization, time breakdowns, and the option to track any task by date, time, or priority. Widgets & Timelines: Stay in the flow with handy widgets and timelines to visualize your progress throughout the day, week, or month. Why Choose Task? Quick & Easy Setup: Create, manage, and organize your tasks effortlessly with Task. Get started quickly and personalize your list with the perfect layout for your needs. Perfect for Any Task: From grocery shopping to work meetings, Task is designed for any list you need—bucket lists, projects, or simple notes. Stay on Top of Your Schedule: With an intuitive calendar and agenda system, planning your events, appointments, and routine has never been simpler. Track & Achieve Goals: Break down large projects into manageable tasks and keep track of your progress as you check off completed items. Download Task today and take control of your tasks, schedule, and life. Stay organized, focused, and productive—every day!

Screenshots

To Do List MinimaList & Widget4 screens
Task4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: To Do List MinimaList & Widget at 4.8 against Task's 4.4. To Do List MinimaList & Widget also leads on ratings volume (49K vs 10) and chart position (#204 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. To Do List MinimaList & Widget sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Task sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

To Do List MinimaList & Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: To Do List MinimaList & Widget has 49K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of To Do List MinimaList & Widget's written reviews are positive against 80% of Task's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

To Do List MinimaList & Widget ships an update every 4 days, Task every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
To Do List MinimaList & Widget versus Task: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTo Do List MinimaList & WidgetTask
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (49K ratings) — better4.4 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews89.6% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings49K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#204 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size124 MB348 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInnerGrowArtem Shyshko

Customer experience

To Do List MinimaList & Widget

All ratings48,778 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews3,194 reviews
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.7%

Task

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

To Do List MinimaList & Widget

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Issues with syncing and restoring purchases
  • Problems with reordering and rearranging tasks
  • Inconsistent behavior of gestures and navigation
  • Notifications not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to create subtasks and nested lists
  • Improve widget functionality and customization
  • Implement better sorting and filtering options
  • Allow bulk deletion of completed tasks
  • Add calendar integration and scheduling features

Task

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

To Do List MinimaList & Widget

Subscriptions2
  • Pay Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Boost Productivity3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time5
  • Lifetime (special offer)$5.99
  • Lifetime Premium (best offer)$5.99
  • Lifetime VIP (50% off)$8.99
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  • Lifetime VIP (50% off)$9.99
  • Lifetime Family$14.99
4 purchases

Task

Subscriptions3
  • 7 days7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • 12 months$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime subscription$24.99

Questions

Is To Do List MinimaList & Widget free?
To Do List MinimaList & Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Task free?
Task is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, To Do List MinimaList & Widget or Task?
To Do List MinimaList & Widget is rated higher. To Do List MinimaList & Widget averages 4.8 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Task averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.
Do To Do List MinimaList & Widget or Task have ads?
Neither To Do List MinimaList & Widget nor Task shows ads.
Which is updated more often, To Do List MinimaList & Widget or Task?
To Do List MinimaList & Widget ships an update every 4 days, and Task every 8 days. Most recently, To Do List MinimaList & Widget was updated on November 7, 2026 and Task on November 4, 2026.

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