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Ellie
AloaLabs, LLC · Free · Productivity · 4.6 (61 ratings)
What it does
Ellie gives you a Brain Dump column to empty your head into, then lets you drag what fits onto a time-blocked day beside your calendar. Unlimited tasks free; labels, subtasks and recurring tasks are Pro. From 5 apps for the day the to-do list overflows.
Alternatives to Ellie
The closest alternatives to Ellie are Twos, 3Things Pal, Sorted³ and Focus Friend — 4 apps from the list Ellie appears on, “5 apps for the day the to-do list overflows”, each answering the same moment a different way.
TwosTwos is for writing every thing down — ideas, tasks, events — in one place and letting the app work out what each one is. Addresses get directions, films get streaming info. Built for busy lives and, it says, ADHD minds.
3Things Pal3Things Pal asks one question every morning: what are the three most important things today? Not ten, not a brain dump. Three, so finishing is the normal outcome.
Sorted³Sorted³ puts tasks and calendar events on one timeline, with Auto Schedule to fit the tasks into the hours you actually have. Free, with Pro as a one-off purchase rather than a subscription.
Focus FriendFocus Friend is a timer with a Bean who gets really sad if you stop early. Finish the session and it pays out decorations for the Bean's room; Deep Focus mode locks the distracting apps while it runs.
Price and ratings
| App | Price | App Store rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellie | Free | 4.6 (61) | Productivity |
| Twos | Free | 4.7 (336) | Productivity |
| 3Things Pal | Free | 4.9 (9) | Productivity |
| Sorted³ | Free | 4.7 (4,058) | Productivity |
| Focus Friend | Free | 4.8 (8,308) | Productivity |
Ellie and its alternatives, as the App Store listed them on 2026-10-06.
Ellie is free to download from the iOS App Store and holds 4.6 out of 5 from 61 ratings, checked on 2026-10-06. Prices and ratings go stale; the App Store is the live source. It is listed there as “Ellie - Daily Planner”.
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