To-Do List Apps
To-do list apps with a one-time purchase
35 of the 124 to-do list apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
24 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Things 3Personal task manager for Apple devices, sold as a one-time purchase | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| OmniFocusProject-based task manager for Apple devices, with a web companion | Free trial · from $74.99 one-time | Trial only | Web, macOS, iOS |
| 2DoTask manager for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android with no subscription | Free plan · from $9.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| DueReminder app for Apple devices that nags until a task is done | From $7.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
| GoodTaskTask manager built on top of Apple Reminders and Calendar | Free trial · from $19.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| EverdoOffline-first GTD task manager sold as a one-time purchase | Free plan · from $39.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| TaskPaperPlain-text to-do lists with an outliner, for Mac | Free trial · from $24.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS |
| Chaos ControlGTD-style goal and task organizer with an AI assistant | Free plan · from $29/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| LifeUpGamified to-do list and habit tracker for Android | Free trial · from $4.99 one-time | Trial only | Android |
| Do!Simple to-do list with themes, sounds and a double-tap check-off | Free plan · from $20.00 one-time | Yes | iOS, Android |
| WaterDoGamified to-do list where tasks become water balls to pop | Free plan · from $0.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| HamsterBase TasksOpen-source, local-first task manager with encrypted sync | Free plan · from $20/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| BrisqiOffline-first personal kanban app with one-time licenses | Free plan · from $29.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Focus MatrixEisenhower matrix task manager for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| TasksTask manager with custom workflows and boards for Apple devices | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Finale To DoTask manager and habit tracker for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Task FlowTask manager with list and board projects for Apple devices | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| DoneitKanban task manager for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Kan DoPersonal kanban boards for Mac, iPhone and iPad, bought once | From $2.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
| NoteCircleWeekly to-do planner with routines and checklists for iOS | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| TappskTo-do list, habit tracker and reminders on one screen for iOS | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | iOS |
| To Do List - Reminders & TasksSimple reminder and to-do app with a calendar view for Apple devices | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Aida ReminderRecurring reminders and alarms with voice or music for iPhone | Free plan · from $2.99 one-time | Yes | iOS |
| COL ReminderReminder app for Android with call, parking and location alerts | Free plan · from $0.99 | Yes | Android |
| MementoAlternative interface for Apple Reminders lists and alerts | From $5.99 one-time | No | macOS, iOS |
| RecurrenceRepeating-task tracker for iPhone, iPad and Mac with history | Free plan · from $7.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| CheckYourListReusable checklists for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | iOS |
| Daily ChecklistDay-by-day to-do list app for iPhone and Android | Free trial · from $4.99 one-time | Trial only | iOS, Android |
| My TasksOffline-first tasks, notes, lists and calendar for phones | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| YataGTD task manager and calendar planner for Apple devices | Free plan · from $2.00/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| TaskaEisenhower Matrix to-do app with a focus timer and calendar log | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| PrioritiesPage-based to-do lists for iPhone and iPad with a web companion | From $4.99 one-time | No | Web, iOS |
| OrderlyVisual to-do lists for iPhone and iPad with location reminders | From $1.99 one-time | No | iOS |
| Reminders: Todo List & NotesPrivate to-do list and reminders app with a calendar view | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Reminder NotificationsRecurring reminders by quiet notification for iPhone and iPad | Free plan · from $0.99 | Yes | iOS |
Common questions
Which to-do list apps can be bought once instead of by subscription?
35 of the 124 to-do list apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase. They are Things 3, OmniFocus, 2Do, Due, GoodTask, Everdo, TaskPaper, Chaos Control, LifeUp, Do!, WaterDo, HamsterBase Tasks, Brisqi, Focus Matrix, Tasks and 20 more.
Which of these to-do list apps are free?
2Do, Everdo, Chaos Control, Do!, WaterDo, HamsterBase Tasks, Brisqi, Focus Matrix, Tasks, Finale To Do, Task Flow, Doneit, NoteCircle, Tappsk, To Do List - Reminders & Tasks and 9 more are free or have a free plan.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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