Do! vs MinimaList
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Do!
Simple to-do list with themes, sounds and a double-tap check-off
MinimaList
Pared-back to-do list and reminder app for iPhone and iPad
Where they differ
- 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.
At a glance
| Do! | MinimaList | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $20.00 one-time to remove ads (US App Store) | $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store) |
| Free plan | The whole app is free with ads: tasks, groups, repeats, reminders, widgets, themes, fonts, sounds, sync and backups. Paying only removes the advertising. | Free to download and use. The App Store listing says Premium gives full access to premium features, but does not say which features those are. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | SIMPLERION Co., Ltd | Inner Grow Limited |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
Who each one suits
Do!
- People who want a to-do list that looks and sounds like pen and paper
- Simple daily lists such as groceries, errands and routines
- Users who would rather pay once than subscribe to remove ads
MinimaList
- iPhone users who want a pared-back list with reminders
- People who like a Pomodoro timer next to their tasks
- Sharing a grocery list with someone else who uses an iPhone
Worth knowing
Do!
- The free app shows ads, and removing them is a one-time purchase listed at $20.00 on the US App Store.
- There are apps for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Android only; the vendor lists no web or desktop version.
- Sync means signing in with the same account in the same app on each device, and the vendor sells several separate editions.
- Backups are made through Dropbox or email; the listings mention no automatic cloud backup.
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.
Key features
Do!
- Double-tap to check off
- A task is typed in as a line and marked done with a double tap, accompanied by sounds modeled on pen and paper.
- Themes and fonts
- Themes and fonts can be chosen to style the list, much as one would pick a favorite notebook.
- Groups, colors and pins
- Work, study and shopping can sit in separate groups, with colors to tell tasks apart and pins to keep chosen tasks in sight.
- Repeats and reminders
- Tasks can repeat daily, weekly, monthly or yearly, and reminders can be added to the ones that must not be missed.
- Home screen widgets
- Widgets keep the list on the home screen, so it can be checked without opening the app.
- Sync, app lock and backups
- Signing in with the same account syncs tasks across devices. The app can be locked with a passcode or Face ID, and data backed up through Dropbox or email.
MinimaList
- Colored lists and custom themes
- Separate lists serve different purposes and can be color-coded. The background, font style and size, and notification sounds can all be changed.
- Reminders
- Reminders can be based on a time or a location and can repeat. A reminder can be set to snooze itself automatically up to three times.
- Smart input
- A time written inside a task phrase is detected automatically and set as the task's reminder. Tasks also take a memo and sub-tasks.
- Focus Timer
- A built-in timer offers Pomodoro, countdown and count-up modes with sound effects.
- Widgets and Siri
- Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets show lists, tasks can be created and completed from the Today widget, and Siri can add a reminder to MinimaList.
- Sync, sharing and calendar
- Lists sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac, a list can be shared with other people through a link, and tasks can sync with Apple Calendar.
Plans
Do!
Free$0
The full to-do list with groups, repeats, reminders, widgets, themes and sync, supported by ads.
Remove AD (Unlock!)$20.00
one-time in-app purchase
Removes advertising from the free app. Google Play lists the Android app's in-app purchases at $0.99 to $19.99 per item.
Do! Premium$20.00
one-time purchase
A separate paid, ad-free edition of the app on the App Store with the same to-do list, reminders, widgets and sync.
MinimaList
Free$0
The list and reminder app itself. The listing does not say which features are held back for Premium.
Pay Monthly$2.99
per month
Premium as a monthly subscription, as shown in the in-app purchase list. The app description quotes $0.99 a month instead.
Boost Productivity$5.99
billing period not shown on the App Store listing
Listed among the in-app purchases without a term. The app description quotes a Premium price of $5.99 a year.
Lifetime Premium (best offer)$5.99
one-time purchase
A lifetime Premium purchase. A second item, Lifetime (special offer), is listed at the same $5.99.
Lifetime VIP (50% off)$8.99 to $9.99
one-time purchase; the App Store lists two prices
A lifetime purchase listed twice under the same name, at $8.99 and at $9.99.
Lifetime Family$14.99
one-time purchase
A lifetime purchase labelled for family use.
Ways to pay less
Do!
No public discounts listed.
MinimaList
- Lifetime license
Lifetime purchases from $5.99
The US App Store lists Lifetime Premium (best offer) and Lifetime (special offer) at $5.99, Lifetime VIP (50% off) at $8.99 and $9.99, and Lifetime Family at $14.99.
