Trueday vs Todoist
See how Trueday compares to Todoist across realistic scheduling, Apple integrations, and privacy choices.
| Feature | Trueday | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| 16-factor daily scheduling | Built in | Manual planning |
| Energy-aware task placement | Yes | No |
| Prayer-aware scheduling | Yes | No |
| Task capture and project organization | Good | Excellent |
| iPad and widgets | Yes | Yes |
| Local-first use without account | Yes | Limited |
Todoist is one of the most established task managers available. It excels at project organization, natural language task capture, and cross-platform availability (iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, Web). If your main need is organizing projects with labels, priorities, and sub-tasks, Todoist is hard to beat.
Where Trueday differs is in what happens after you add tasks. Todoist gives you an infinite list and expects you to decide what to do and when. Trueday's 16-factor smart engine builds a realistic daily schedule around your energy levels, calendar blocks, location clusters, and prayer windows. You get a plan, not just a list.
Pricing is similar: Todoist Pro is $7/month, Trueday Pro is $6.99/month. Todoist has a larger ecosystem with more integrations (100+), while Trueday focuses on Apple-native features like widgets, Live Activity, and Siri Shortcuts. Choose Todoist if you need cross-platform project management. Choose Trueday if you need smart daily scheduling that respects your energy and time.
Best For
Todoist is best for people who want to manage complex projects and need cross-platform access. Trueday is best for people who struggle with time blindness and want an AI planner to automatically schedule their day around their energy levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Trueday alongside Todoist?
While you can use Todoist as a project repository and manually copy tasks to Trueday for daily scheduling, it is recommended to use Trueday as your primary planner to get the full benefits of smart scheduling.
Thinking about replacing Todoist?
Compare the tradeoffs, then download Trueday from the App Store and plan your day the honest way.