Sorted³ vs Superlist (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Superlist grades higher than Sorted³: 2.6 against 2.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Oct 4, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Sorted³ grades higher on value for money. Superlist grades higher on ease of use and platforms. They get the same grade on the free plan and features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Sorted³
Day planner that puts tasks, events and notes on one timeline
Superlist
To-do lists that hold tasks and notes together, with AI meeting notes
Which one is for you
Pick Sorted³ if
- Fits if you use only Apple devices and want tasks placed on a timeline
- Works for people who like to plan each day by time blocks
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you use Windows or Android, as it is Apple only
- Pricey if you want both devices, as iOS and Mac PRO are separate purchases
- Watch out: the pages do not spell out which features are free and which need PRO
- Watch out: sync is through iCloud, so it does not reach non-Apple devices
Pick Superlist if
- Fits if your tasks usually come with a paragraph of notes attached
- Works for small teams sharing lists and handing tasks to each other
Look elsewhere if
- Tight if you're staying free, with 5 lists, 5 people per shared list and 500MB of storage
- Pricey if AI meeting notes are why you came, at $21 a person on yearly billing or $25 monthly
- Watch out: Basic is $6 a month, not $5, unless you pay for the year up front
- Not for you if you want integrations or voice input free, as both need Basic, and there's no trial
- Skip it if you want an app on Windows or Linux, as none is listed
How we grade them
| 2.4GPASorted³Fair | 2.6GPASuperlistGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | APRO is $14.99 once on iOS or $24.99 on Mac, under a year of the to-do middle subscription ($48). | CBasic is $5 a person a month billed yearly ($59), or $6 monthly, which sits right at the top of what this category charges rather than below it. Super jumps to $21 a month yearly ($249), and that's where the unlimited AI meeting notes are. |
| Free plan and trial | CThe core app is free with no subscription and PRO can be previewed for 14 days, but the pages do not say which features need PRO. | CFree forever with unlimited tasks and notes, but only 5 lists, 5 people in a shared list and 500MB of storage. Work, home, groceries and you're nearly out. There's no trial of the paid plans either. |
| Features | CTimeline, auto scheduling, lists, repeat rules and widgets, but sync goes through iCloud only. | CNotes live inside tasks, lists nest as deep as you like, and shared lists update in real time. The listing names the gaps: integrations and voice input need Basic, unlimited AI meeting notes and AI chat need Super, and no Windows or Linux app is listed. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. There is a timeline and scheduling method to learn first. | B4.52 from 455 App Store ratings, taken as the store writes it. That clears the bar for a B but is a long way from the 4.7 an A asks for. Adding a task by typing, by voice or from a lock screen widget is quick. |
| Platforms and integrations | CiPhone, iPad and Mac only, with no Windows, Android or web version. | AMac, iPhone, Android and the web, hooked into Gmail, Google Calendar, Slack, Linear and GitHub. That's a desktop app, both phones and a real list of connections, though the desktop app is Mac only. |
| Best for | auto-scheduling tasks on a day timeline for Apple devices | tasks and notes in the same shared list |
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: Sorted³ and Superlist. How we grade
Where they differ
- Sorted³ can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Sorted³ also covers natural-language input, time blocking, auto-scheduling and calendar.
- Superlist also covers meeting notes, transcription and notes.
At a glance
| Sorted³ | Superlist | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $14.99 one-time for PRO on iOS ($24.99 on macOS) | $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly |
| Free plan | The core app is free with no subscription, and the App Store listing says PRO features can be tried for 14 days. | Up to 5 private and shared lists, up to 5 people in a shared list, unlimited tasks and notes, 25MB uploads and 500MB of storage. |
| Free trial | 14-day preview of PRO features, per the App Store listing | None listed |
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| Made by | StaySorted Limited | Superlist Software GmbH |
| Price read from | sortedapp.com | superlist.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Oct 4, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Sorted³
- Runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac only; the vendor's pages list no Windows, Android or web version.
- iOS and macOS PRO are separate purchases, so using both costs more than either alone.
- The vendor's text does not spell out which features are free and which need PRO.
- Sync goes through iCloud, so it does not reach non-Apple devices.
Superlist
- The free plan is limited to 5 lists, 5 people per shared list and 500MB of storage.
- Integrations and voice input need Basic; unlimited AI meeting notes and AI chat need Super.
- Billed monthly, Basic is $6 and Super is $25 per person; the lower headline prices apply to yearly billing.
- No Windows or Linux app is listed; the vendor names macOS, iOS, Android and the web.
Key features
Sorted³
- Unified timeline
- Tasks, calendar events and notes sit together on one timeline for the day, with formatted notes and attachments on both.
- Auto Schedule
- Fits your tasks into the open time in a day so you can see what is realistic to finish.
- Time Ruler and Magic Select
- Gestures to shift, merge or split tasks and push the rest of the day around when plans change.
- Folders, lists and tags
- Organize larger work into folders, lists and tags, and split big tasks into smaller ones.
- Natural language and repeat rules
- The App Store listing names natural language entry, repeat rules, Siri integration and a URL scheme.
- iCloud sync and widgets
- Syncs through iCloud and offers widgets for iOS and macOS.
Superlist
- Tasks and notes in one list
- Notes and details are written directly inside a task, and lists can contain nested sublists and subtasks to any depth.
- Shared lists
- Share a list to assign tasks and work on it with others in real time. A free shared list holds up to 5 people; on Basic the limit is 25 members per list.
- Talk voice input
- Say a task aloud and Talk creates it, including a due date and subtasks. Voice input is listed under the Basic and Super plans.
- AI meeting notes
- A meeting is recorded without a meeting bot, transcribed and summarized, and its action items become tasks. Unlimited meeting notes are part of Super.
- Integrations
- Basic and Super connect Gmail, Google Calendar, Slack, Linear and GitHub, and accept tasks sent by email forwarding.
- Quick add and widgets
- Tasks can be added by typing, by voice or from home and lock screen widgets without opening the app.
Plans
Sorted³
Free$0
Core app on iOS and macOS; the vendor calls it free forever.
PRO for iOS$14.99
one-time, iOS only
Unlocks the full app on iPhone and iPad; shown on the vendor's pricing section with a hidden note about a limited-time community promo.
PRO for macOS$24.99
one-time, macOS only
Unlocks the full app on Mac. iOS and macOS PRO are separate purchases, and the App Store says a bundle is also sold.
Superlist
Free$0
Up to 5 private and shared lists, up to 5 people in shared lists, unlimited tasks and notes, and 500MB of storage.
Basic$5
per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly
Unlimited lists, sublists and shared lists, all integrations, unlimited team members, Talk voice input and 25GB of storage.
Super$21
per person / month, billed yearly ($249); $25 billed monthly
Everything in Basic, plus unlimited AI meeting notes and AI chat messages, Make AI generation, and email and Slack summarization.
Ways to pay less
Sorted³
No public discounts listed.
Superlist
- Annual discount
Yearly billing is labeled 20% off
The pricing page marks yearly billing as 20% off. Basic is $59 a year against $6 a month, and Super is $249 a year against $25 a month.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Sorted³ or Superlist?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Sorted³ starts at $14.99 one-time for PRO on iOS ($24.99 on macOS), and Superlist starts at $5 per person / month, billed yearly ($59); $6 billed monthly.
Which has a free plan, Sorted³ or Superlist?
As of Nov 12, 2026, both Sorted³ and Superlist have a free plan.
Which platforms do Sorted³ and Superlist run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Superlist lists a web app and an Android app. Both list macOS and iOS apps. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.