Side by side
Carry vs iDO
Both stand on to-do list apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan iPhoneMac
Carry focuses on daily planning, automatic carry-over, and local reminders across Apple devices. The free plan covers core planning tools, while Premium adds organization, profile, widget, and export options.
Visit Carry Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac
iDO combines list organization, reminders, sharing, and export across several platforms without charging for listed functions. Advertising remains on the free plan, and macOS compatibility has not been verified for the iPad-designed app.
Visit iDOThe facts
| Carry | iDO | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | iPhone, Mac | Android, iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Carry Premium: $3.99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | iDO |
| Website | carrytodo.app | ido-tasks.com |
| On to-do list apps | #83 of 150 | #87 of 150 |
Carry: what it does well
- Automatic roll-forward for unfinished tasks
- Natural-language date and time entry
- Calendar view marks busy days
- Local reminders without push servers
- Siri, Shortcuts, and device sync included
What to know first
- Only iOS and macOS platforms listed
- Premium features require a paid plan
- Premium price is $3.99 a month
iDO: what it does well
- Free access to listed functions
- Color-coded priorities and multiple lists
- Reminders, appointments, and file attachments
- Sorting by several date and priority fields
- Sharing, widgets, export, and printing
What to know first
- Free plan includes advertising
- iPad app is not verified for macOS