The WaterDo Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about WaterDo in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
WaterDo
The Insider’s Guide
Gamified to-do list where tasks become water balls to pop
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among to-do list apps, read from WaterDo’s own pages.
Made by Seekrtech Co., Ltd. · checked Oct 9, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from WaterDo’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on WaterDo’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 9, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 48 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade
WaterDo is a gamified to-do app for iPhone and Android from Seekrtech, the company behind Forest. Each task appears as a water ball that is popped when the task is done, and finished tasks unlock treasure chests and themed islands to develop. It also has a calendar for scheduling, reminders with snooze, notes and a short Daily Review. The app is free to download, with a membership sold monthly, yearly or as a one-time lifetime purchase.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about WaterDo, taken from its own pages and our grades.
The whole list sits on one screen as water balls, and finishing a task means popping one, so there's nothing to learn.
- 1
Best for a to-do list that plays like a game
WaterDo is a phone to-do list from Seekrtech, the maker of Forest, where each task is a water ball you pop when it's done.
- 2
Paid plans start at $0.83 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $0.99 per month, $9.99 per year or $14.99 lifetime (US App Store).
- 3
There is a free plan
Free to download. The store listings say the app offers free features alongside a premium version, but do not state which features need a membership.
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It runs on 2 platforms
iOS and Android.
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Tasks as water balls
Every to-do is drawn as a water ball on the main screen, so the whole list is visible at once, and a ball is popped when its task is completed.
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Quick add and calendar scheduling
Tasks are added quickly and then dragged onto dates in a calendar to schedule them.
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Water ball of the day
One task can be marked as the water ball of the day to single out the most important thing to finish.
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A 2.6 GPA, above 48 of 123
That is against the other to-do list apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Your call
A to-do list at its plainest is tasks with dates, repeats and a box to tick.
WaterDo at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $0.99 per month, $9.99 per year or $14.99 lifetime (US App Store)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- Free trial of the premium version; the store listings do not state its length
- Runs on
- iOS, Android
- Made by
- Seekrtech Co., Ltd., since 2019
- Category
- To-Do List Apps
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
- Store rating
- 4.5 on the App Store, 1,236 ratings
The report card
Best for a to-do list that plays like a game
WaterDo is a phone to-do list from Seekrtech, the maker of Forest, where each task is a water ball you pop when it's done. Membership is $0.99 a month, $9.99 a year or $14.99 once, but no page says what it adds to the free features. It's phones only, has no integrations, and both stores show the last update as November 2025, so look elsewhere if you need more than a personal list.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | $0.99 a month or $9.99 a year, against a category that usually starts around $3.99, and there's a $14.99 lifetime purchase if you'd rather pay once. The catch is that neither store listing nor Seekrtech's site says what the membership actually adds. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Free to download, and the listings say there are free features alongside the premium version, but they never say which ones need a membership. So you can't tell before you install whether you'd hit a wall. There's a free trial of premium too, with no length stated anywhere. |
| Features | C | The basics, plus a game: water balls for tasks with one picked as the ball of the day, a calendar you drag tasks onto, reminders you can snooze, notes and a five-minute Daily Review. No projects, tags or sharing on record, no integrations at all, and both store listings show the last update as November 2025. |
| Ease of use | B | 4.5 from 1,236 App Store ratings. The whole list sits on one screen as water balls, and finishing a task means popping one, so there's nothing to learn. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | iPhone and Android phones, and that's the lot. The App Store marks it as only for iPhone, the site links to no web or desktop app, and no integrations are on record. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who WaterDo is for
- Fits if game-style rewards are what get you to finish things
- Works for Forest users who want a to-do list from the same maker
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you plan on a computer or tablet, as it's phones only with no web or desktop app
- Not for you if you want to know what a membership adds before paying, as no page lists it
- Too light for work projects, with no projects, tags, sharing or integrations on record
- Watch out: both store listings show the last update as November 2025, version 3.9.5
- Watch out: the premium trial has no stated length, and the prices here are from the US App Store
Good to know
Good for
- People who are motivated by game-style rewards for finishing tasks
- Users of Forest who want a to-do list from the same team
- Phone-first planning with a calendar and reminders
- Buyers who prefer a one-time lifetime purchase to a subscription
Worth knowing
- Neither the store listings nor the vendor's site say which features need a membership. Prices here are from the US App Store.
- Phones only: the App Store marks it as only for iPhone, and the site links to the App Store, Google Play and Coolapk with no web or desktop app.
- Both store listings show the most recent update in November 2025, version 3.9.5.
- The free trial of the premium version is mentioned without a stated length.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$0.83
A month to start, paid by the year. There is a free plan too
WaterDo has a free plan. Paid plans start at $0.99 per month, $9.99 per year or $14.99 lifetime (US App Store).
The catch is that neither store listing nor Seekrtech's site says what the membership actually adds.
Free
$0
The free features of the iPhone and Android apps. The listings do not itemize what is held back for members.
WaterDo Monthly Membership
$0.99
per month, US App Store in-app purchase
The premium version billed monthly. Neither store listing nor the vendor's site lists what the membership adds.
WaterDo Annual Membership
$9.99
per year, US App Store in-app purchase
The same membership billed once a year.
WaterDo Lifetime Membership
$14.99
one-time purchase, US App Store
A single payment for the membership with no renewal. Google Play's US listing shows in-app items from $0.99 to $14.99.
The free plan
Free to download. The store listings say the app offers free features alongside a premium version, but do not state which features need a membership.
Trying it first
Free trial of the premium version; the store listings do not state its length
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 9, 2026.
Ways to pay less
Lifetime license
Lifetime Membership for $14.99
The US App Store lists a WaterDo Lifetime Membership at $14.99, a one-time purchase that costs about as much as 18 months of the annual plan.
Stated on apps.apple.comAnnual discount
Annual membership is about 16% cheaper
The US App Store lists the membership at $0.99 monthly and $9.99 annually. Twelve monthly payments come to $11.88, so the annual plan costs about 16% less.
Stated on apps.apple.com
What the app costs elsewhere
Each country’s App Store price for “WaterDo Annual Membership”, against $9.99 in the United States, in dollars at the day’s rate. The four cheapest and the four dearest of 11.
| Country | Price there | In dollars | Against the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | ₺107,99 | $2.20 | 78% less |
| Philippines | ₱ 479.00 | $7.62 | 24% less |
| Canada | $11.99 | $8.43 | 16% less |
| Indonesia | Rp 159ribu | $8.89 | 11% less |
| Brazil | R$ 52,90 | $10.57 | 6% more |
| Germany | 9,99 € | $11.19 | 12% more |
| United Kingdom | £8.49 | $11.22 | 12% more |
| Mexico | $229.00 | $12.58 | 26% more |
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: iOS and Android
Gamified to-do list where tasks become water balls to pop. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, notes, tasks, calendar.
iPhone and Android phones, and that's the lot.
- Tasks as water balls
- Every to-do is drawn as a water ball on the main screen, so the whole list is visible at once, and a ball is popped when its task is completed.
- Quick add and calendar scheduling
- Tasks are added quickly and then dragged onto dates in a calendar to schedule them.
- Water ball of the day
- One task can be marked as the water ball of the day to single out the most important thing to finish.
- Daily Review
- A review of about five minutes a day walks through the list so that the status of every task is brought up to date.
- Reminders, snooze and notes
- Tasks can carry reminders that can be snoozed, and notes can be added at any time. On iOS 16 and later a widget can sit on the lock screen.
- Treasure chests and islands
- Completing tasks unlocks treasure chests, and there are themed islands to explore and develop. A picture of an island can be shared with friends.
Where it runs
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
WaterDo is made by Seekrtech Co., Ltd., and has been around since 2019.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
48/123
Other to-do list apps it is graded above
WaterDo's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 48 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade, and level with 43.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 69 of 123) and worst on free plan and trial (C, above 6).
Its paid plans start at $0.83 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $3 for the category: 3 of the 68 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 6 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 124 to-do list apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. WaterDo’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 69 of 123
- CFree plan and trialAbove 6 of 123
- CFeaturesAbove 8 of 123
- BEase of useAbove 56 of 123
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 19 of 123
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 99 to-do list apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. WaterDo is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Your call
A to-do list at its plainest is tasks with dates, repeats and a box to tick.
You could make the core of WaterDo for yourself: tasks, calendar and notes. What you would give up is listed below. Whether that is worth the price is your call. At $9.99 a year it costs less than the weekend it would take to replace, which is the argument for keeping it.
What you could make
- Tasks, calendar and notes: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- Hooks into the device itself: widgets and the lock screen.
- Sharing with other people, which means accounts and invitations.
What this rests on. WaterDo’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
LifeUp, Habitica, todo mate, TickTick and Any.do
The 5 tools WaterDo is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
LifeUp
Free trial · from $4.99 one-time
Gamified to-do list and habit tracker for Android.
- WaterDo has a free plan. LifeUp does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only WaterDo lists an iOS app.
- WaterDo also covers notes and calendar.
- 3.4GPA
Habitica
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Habit and task tracker that works like a role-playing game.
- Only Habitica lists a web app.
- WaterDo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Habitica is open source, according to its own site.
- 3.4GPA
todo mate
Free plan · from $1.99/mo
To-do list with routines, a focus timer, a diary and a friend feed.
- Only todo mate lists a web app.
- Only todo mate lists a macOS app.
- WaterDo can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 3.4GPA
TickTick
Free plan · from $49.99/yr
To-do list with a calendar, habit tracker and Pomodoro timer built in.
- Only TickTick lists a web app.
- Only TickTick lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only TickTick lists a browser extension.
- 2.8GPA
Any.do
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
To-do list and calendar app with separate family and team plans.
- Only Any.do lists a web app.
- Only Any.do lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Any.do lists a browser extension.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
14
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is WaterDo free?
WaterDo has a free plan. Free to download.
How much does WaterDo cost?
WaterDo lists 4 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does WaterDo work on?
WaterDo is available on iOS and Android.
Does WaterDo offer any discounts?
WaterDo publicly lists the following: Lifetime Membership for $14.99; Annual membership is about 16% cheaper.
How is WaterDo rated?
WaterDo's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1,236 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
Does WaterDo have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. WaterDo is listed for iOS and Android.
Does WaterDo have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. WaterDo is listed for iOS and Android.
Is WaterDo open source?
WaterDo is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
Does WaterDo have a free trial?
Yes. Free trial of the premium version; the store listings do not state its length.
Who makes WaterDo?
WaterDo is made by Seekrtech Co., Ltd. It dates from 2019.
What are the alternatives to WaterDo?
The closest alternatives to WaterDo in our directory are LifeUp, Habitica, todo mate, TickTick and Any.do.
How does WaterDo compare with other to-do list apps?
WaterDo's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 48 of the 123 other to-do list apps we grade, and level with 43.
Is WaterDo good value for money?
ToolGPA grades WaterDo A for value for money. Its paid plans start at $0.83 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $3 for the category: 3 of the 68 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of WaterDo?
A to-do list at its plainest is tasks with dates, repeats and a box to tick.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from WaterDo’s own pages on Oct 9, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Seekrtech's own pages on 9 October 2026, and its App Store rating. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-05-20.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Seekrtech Co., Ltd. Prices change, so check waterdo.seekrtech.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- WaterDo, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/waterdo
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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