MinimaList vs To Do List - Reminders & Tasks
We give MinimaList a 2.8 GPA and To Do List - Reminders & Tasks a 3.2, out of 4.0. To Do List - Reminders & Tasks grades higher on value for money and ease of use. They get the same grade on the free plan, features and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
MinimaList
Pared-back to-do list and reminder app for iPhone and iPad
To Do List - Reminders & Tasks
Simple reminder and to-do app with a calendar view for Apple devices
How we grade them
| 2.8GPAMinimaListGood | 3.2GPATo Do List - Reminders & TasksVery good | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BPremium is $2.99 a month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase, which is cheap. But the listing never says what Premium adds, so we can't call it a bargain. Its own description quotes $0.99 a month, which doesn't match the purchase list either. | APremium is $19.99 a year, well under the $3.99 a month a typical to-do app charges, or $29.99 once for lifetime access. Monthly is $2.99. A purchase on one device also applies on the others under the same Apple Account. |
| Free plan and trial | BFree to download and use, with no trial clock. But neither the vendor's site nor the App Store listing says which features are held back for Premium, so we can't say how far free goes. | BFree with no ads, no tracking and no sign-up: lists, reminders, a calendar view, widgets and custom colours and icons. But there's no sync between devices, no notes on a reminder and no repeating reminders until you pay. |
| Features | BColour-coded lists, sub-tasks, memos, and reminders by time or location that can repeat and snooze themselves up to three times. Write a time into a task and it becomes the reminder. There's a focus timer and list sharing by link. Pared back on purpose. | BColour-coded lists, a calendar where you drag a reminder to a new date, widgets with a What's Next view, and Siri, Spotlight and Shortcuts. Solid basics. But a sent list is a one-off copy that isn't kept in sync, and its due dates and notes aren't sent along. |
| Ease of use | BWe have no App Store rating on record, so a B is as high as we go. It's a simple list app, with widgets and Siri for adding things. One quirk: a link to a shared list has to be opened in Safari. | A4.7 from about 3,200 App Store ratings. There's no sign-up, and changing a due date is a drag across the calendar. |
| Platforms and integrations | CiPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, plus Macs with an M1 chip or later, where it runs as the iPad app. It syncs with Apple Calendar and works with Siri. No Android, Windows or web version is listed. | CiPhone, iPad and Mac, with iCloud, Siri and Apple Shortcuts. That's one family of devices. The App Store lists no Android, Windows or web version, and Siri only handles tasks in English. |
| Best for | a pared-back list with reminders on iPhone | a plain reminder list with a calendar view |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: MinimaList and To Do List - Reminders & Tasks. How we grade
Where they differ
- MinimaList starts at $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store). To Do List - Reminders & Tasks starts at $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year.
- To Do List - Reminders & Tasks can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- MinimaList also covers natural-language input and Pomodoro timer.
- To Do List - Reminders & Tasks also covers calendar.
At a glance
| MinimaList | To Do List - Reminders & Tasks | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $2.99 per month, or $5.99 as a lifetime purchase (US App Store) | $2.99 per month, or $19.99 per year |
| Free plan | 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 version with no ads, tracking or sign-up: lists, reminders, a calendar view, widgets and custom colors and icons. iCloud sync, notes on reminders and repeating reminders need Premium. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Made by | Inner Grow Limited | Monelyze Inc. |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
Who each one suits
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
To Do List - Reminders & Tasks
- People who want a plain reminder list without ads or sign-up
- Seeing due dates on a calendar and moving them by drag and drop
- Buyers who prefer a lifetime purchase to a subscription
Worth knowing
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.
To Do List - Reminders & Tasks
- Apple platforms only: the App Store lists iPhone, iPad and Mac, with no Android, Windows or web version.
- Syncing between devices through iCloud requires a Premium purchase.
- Notes on reminders, repeating reminders and custom notification sounds are Premium features.
- Lists are sent as one-off copies and not shared: nothing syncs between sender and recipient, and Send List needs iOS 17 or later.
Key features
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.
To Do List - Reminders & Tasks
- Color-coded lists
- Reminders are grouped into lists with their own colors and icons, so work and personal items stay apart. All list icons are part of Premium.
- Calendar view
- Due dates are shown on a calendar, and a reminder's date is changed by dragging it. A more detailed calendar view is a Premium feature.
- Widgets
- Home screen widgets show what needs doing without opening the app, including a What's Next view added in version 7.3.
- Send List with App Clips
- A list can be sent to someone by QR code or link and opens in the app or, if it is not installed, in an App Clip. The copy is not kept in sync, and due dates and notes are not sent.
- iCloud sync in Premium
- With Premium, data syncs between iPhone, iPad and Mac through iCloud. A purchase made on one of them also applies on the others under the same Apple Account.
- Siri, Spotlight and Shortcuts
- Tasks can be added and managed through Siri in English, found through Spotlight, and used in Shortcuts.
Plans
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.
To Do List - Reminders & Tasks
Free$0
Lists and reminders with a calendar view, widgets and notifications, with no ads or tracking and no sync between devices.
Premium - Monthly$2.99
per month
Unlocks iCloud sync, notes on reminders, repeating reminders, the detailed calendar view and all themes, app icons and list icons.
Premium - Yearly$19.99
per year
The same Premium features billed once a year.
Premium - Lifetime$29.99
one-time purchase
Premium bought once for lifetime access in place of a subscription.
Ways to pay less
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.
To Do List - Reminders & Tasks
- Annual discount
Yearly plan costs about 44% less than monthly
The US App Store lists Premium at $2.99 monthly or $19.99 yearly, so a year on the yearly plan costs about 44% less than twelve monthly payments.
- Lifetime license
Premium - Lifetime for a one-time $29.99
Premium can be bought once for lifetime access in place of the monthly or yearly subscription; the listing notes that prices vary by country or region.
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