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MinimaList alternatives
MinimaList compared with 11 alternatives: Clear, Apple Reminders, Things 3, Do!, Microsoft To Do and 6 more.
MinimaList has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store). 9 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MinimaListThis tool | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Clear | Free plan · from $3.99 | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Apple Reminders | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Things 3 | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Do! | Free plan · from $20.00 one-time | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Microsoft To Do | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Daily Checklist | Free trial · from $4.99 one-time | Trial only | iOS, Android |
| Listberry | Free plan · from $0.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Lists To do | Free plan · from $1.99 | Yes | iOS |
| Things To Do | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
| To Do List - Reminders & Tasks | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| ToDo: Simple ToDo List | Free | Free | iOS, Android |
How each one differs from MinimaList
- Free plan · from $3.99
Clear
Gesture-driven list app with no buttons, free on iPhone and Android
- Clear starts at $3.99 for Clear Pro (billing period not shown on the App Store listing). MinimaList starts at $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store).
- Only Clear lists a web app.
- Only Clear lists an Android app.
- Only MinimaList lists a macOS app.
- Clear also covers templates.
Suits: People who want a list app with as little interface as possible
- Free
Apple Reminders
Apple's free to-do app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch
- Apple Reminders is free. MinimaList starts at $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store).
- Only Apple Reminders lists a web app.
- Apple Reminders also covers templates and kanban boards.
- MinimaList also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who use only Apple devices
- Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
Things 3
Personal task manager for Apple devices, sold as a one-time purchase
- Things 3 starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone; iPad $19.99 and Mac $49.99 are sold separately. MinimaList starts at $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store).
- MinimaList has a free plan. Things 3 does not, though it has a free trial.
- Things 3 can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Things 3 also covers Markdown and calendar.
- MinimaList also covers Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who work only on Apple devices
- Free plan · from $20.00 one-time
Do!
Simple to-do list with themes, sounds and a double-tap check-off
- Do! starts at $20.00 one-time to remove ads (US App Store). MinimaList starts at $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store).
- Only Do! lists an Android app.
- Only MinimaList lists a macOS app.
- Do! can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MinimaList also covers natural-language input and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who want a to-do list that looks and sounds like pen and paper
- Free
Microsoft To Do
Free to-do list from Microsoft that syncs with Outlook tasks
- Microsoft To Do is free. MinimaList starts at $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store).
- Only Microsoft To Do lists a web app.
- Only Microsoft To Do lists Windows and Android apps.
- MinimaList also covers natural-language input and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who already use Outlook or Microsoft 365
- Free trial · from $4.99 one-time
Daily Checklist
Day-by-day to-do list app for iPhone and Android
- Daily Checklist starts at $4.99 one-time purchase (US App Store). MinimaList starts at $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store).
- MinimaList has a free plan. Daily Checklist does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Daily Checklist lists an Android app.
- Only MinimaList lists a macOS app.
- Daily Checklist can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who plan one day at a time and check tasks off
- Free plan · from $0.99/mo
Listberry
Paper-style daily planner with a to-do list for every day
- Listberry starts at $0.99 per month. MinimaList starts at $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store).
- Only Listberry lists an Android app.
- Only MinimaList lists a macOS app.
- Listberry also covers calendar.
- MinimaList also covers natural-language input and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People moving from a paper planner to a phone
- Free plan · from $1.99
Lists To do
Free checklist and to-do list app for iPhone and iPad
- Lists To do starts at $1.99 for the Theme Colors and Stickers Pack (US App Store in-app purchase). MinimaList starts at $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store).
- Only MinimaList lists a macOS app.
- MinimaList also covers natural-language input and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Shopping lists, packing lists and simple checklists on an iPhone
- Free
Things To Do
Free to-do, shopping and packing list app for Apple devices
- Things To Do is free. MinimaList starts at $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store).
- MinimaList also covers natural-language input and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: Plain to-do, grocery and packing lists on Apple devices
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
To Do List - Reminders & Tasks
Simple reminder and to-do app with a calendar view for Apple devices
- To Do List - Reminders & Tasks starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year. MinimaList starts at $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store).
- To Do List - Reminders & Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- To Do List - Reminders & Tasks also covers calendar.
- MinimaList also covers natural-language input and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who want a plain reminder list without ads or sign-up
- Free
ToDo: Simple ToDo List
Free, ad-free single to-do list for iPhone, iPad and Android
- ToDo: Simple ToDo List is free. MinimaList starts at $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store).
- Only ToDo: Simple ToDo List lists an Android app.
- Only MinimaList lists a macOS app.
- MinimaList also covers natural-language input and Pomodoro timer.
Suits: People who want one plain checklist and nothing more
Limits worth knowing in MinimaList
- Apple only: iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, plus Macs with an M1 chip or later, where it runs as the iPad app. No Android, Windows or web version is listed.
- The listing's description quotes Premium at $0.99 a month or $5.99 a year, but its in-app purchase list shows Pay Monthly at $2.99 and several lifetime options.
- Neither the vendor's site nor the App Store listing says which features are free and which need Premium.
- A link to a shared list must be opened in Safari, according to the App Store listing.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MinimaList?
The alternatives to MinimaList in this directory are Clear, Apple Reminders, Things 3, Do!, Microsoft To Do, Daily Checklist, Listberry, Lists To do, Things To Do, To Do List - Reminders & Tasks and ToDo: Simple ToDo List. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MinimaList.
Is there a free alternative to MinimaList?
Yes. Apple Reminders, Microsoft To Do, Things To Do and ToDo: Simple ToDo List are free to use. Clear, Do!, Listberry, Lists To do and To Do List - Reminders & Tasks have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which MinimaList alternatives work on Windows?
The MinimaList listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft To Do lists one.
Which MinimaList alternatives work on Android?
The MinimaList listing does not include an Android app. Clear, Do!, Microsoft To Do, Daily Checklist, Listberry and ToDo: Simple ToDo List list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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