The detailed comparison for power users evaluating their next task manager.
Both apps target power users, but they've drifted in opposite directions over the past five years. Toodledo has kept shipping — custom fields, the Habits module, an improved API, cross-platform support. Pocket Informant's release cadence has slowed significantly since 2022 and it remains iOS/macOS-only. For most people, Toodledo is the safer long-term choice in 2026.
| Feature | Toodledo | Pocket Informant |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free; Standard from $3.99/mo | One-time + subscription tiers |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, macOS only |
| Tasks & subtasks | Unlimited depth | Supported |
| Custom fields | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar integration | Google, iCloud, Outlook | iCloud only |
| Offline mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Public REST API | ✓ | ✗ |
| Export (CSV) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Team / shared lists | Business plan | ✗ |
| Active development | Monthly releases | Infrequent |
| Free tier | Yes | No (paid only) |
Unlimited subtask depth, custom fields, saved searches, scheduled tasks with complex recurrence, and rich filtering.
Solid GTD foundation with contexts, priorities, projects. No custom fields. Recurrence options are more limited.
Built-in calendar view plus two-way sync with Google, iCloud, Outlook. Drag-and-drop rescheduling.
Strong calendar-first design, tightly integrated with iCloud. Historically a strength, especially for Apple users.
Native iOS and Android with feature parity, plus a full web app that works on any desktop OS.
iOS-only on mobile. No Android. No web app. A dealbreaker if any part of your workflow lives outside Apple.
Pocket Informant's release cadence has slowed significantly since 2022. Toodledo continues active development with regular feature releases.
Yes. Export to CSV and use Toodledo's CSV import to bring over titles, due dates, priorities, and notes. Our support team can help with large migrations.
Toodledo offers native iOS and Android apps plus a full-featured web app that works on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Pocket Informant is iOS and macOS only.
Toodledo Standard is $3.99/mo billed annually ($4.99 monthly) with a 14-day free trial. Plus is $5.99/mo annual for power users. Pocket Informant uses a combination of one-time and subscription pricing that typically costs more annually.
Yes. Built-in calendar view and two-way sync with Google Calendar, iCloud, and Microsoft Outlook.