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Rymlo vs Todoist: A Simple iPhone Alternative
Rymlo may suit you if you want a small personal task list on your iPhone. Todoist covers a wider range of planning and collaboration needs. The useful choice depends on how you work.
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Two ways to organize your tasks
Rymlo keeps tasks in Now, Soon, and Anytime. Now has a fixed limit of three active tasks, so you choose your current focus before adding more. There are no projects, labels, due dates, or recurring reminders to set up.
Todoist lets you organize work with projects, views, filters, scheduling, and collaboration features. Its official feature overview describes the available tools. Some features depend on the plan you choose.
| What matters to you | Rymlo | Todoist |
|---|---|---|
| Main approach | Three lists and up to three active tasks in Now | Projects, task views, filters, and scheduling |
| Devices | iPhone | Web, desktop, and mobile apps |
| Your task data | Local to your iPhone, with manual backups | Account-based syncing across devices |
| Recurring tasks and due dates | Not included | Available |
| Shared work | Personal lists only | Shared projects and collaboration tools |
| Purchase model | Seven-day trial, then one-time Lifetime Unlock | Free plan and paid subscription plans |
When Rymlo is a good fit
Choose Rymlo if you want to open your phone, see a few tasks, and get started. It is designed for people who prefer to keep upcoming work out of their immediate view and make priority choices themselves.
Task management works offline, there is no Rymlo account, and the unlock is a one-time purchase. See how local storage and backups work and how the trial and pricing work.
When Todoist is a better fit
Choose Todoist if you need tasks to sync between your phone and computer, manage projects with other people, or use recurring tasks and scheduled work. Those are useful capabilities that Rymlo does not provide.
For current plan limits and prices, check Todoist's pricing page. Compare the features you actually use instead of assuming that a larger feature list or a smaller interface is always better.
Trying a simpler workflow
Start with a few tasks you intend to work on and enter them manually in Rymlo. There is no built-in Todoist import. Keep appointments, recurring reminders, and shared work in the tools that handle them.
After trying the small Now list, decide whether it makes your next action easier to choose. You can use the seven-day trial before deciding on the one-time purchase.
Comparison checked September 28, 2026 using Todoist's product page, features, and pricing. Rymlo publishes this comparison. Product features and plan availability may change.
A smaller list. A clearer day.
Keep up to three active tasks in Now, with Soon and Anytime for everything else.
View Rymlo on the App StoreSeven days of full access without payment or an automatic charge. Then one purchase. No subscription.