Head-to-head · Chore Apps
Tody vs Rumi
Tody leads on 1 check, Rumi on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTody · 8.7/10
- Lowest starting priceTody · $0.83/mo
- Free planboth
Tody scores higher on our rubric for chore apps: 8.7 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.
Tody is cheaper to start at $0.83/mo against $1.67/mo.
Tody is the better fit for low-cost cleaning plans and household fairness. Rumi is the better fit for apple households wanting cheap shared chore planning.
- Tody fits best
Low-cost cleaning plans and household fairness
- Rumi fits best
Apple households wanting cheap shared chore planning
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Side by side
| Feature | Tody 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Rumi 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Chore Apps | #8 in Chore Apps |
| Best for | Low-cost cleaning plans and household fairness | Apple households wanting cheap shared chore planning |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $0.83/mo (best) | $1.67/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, macOS |
| Support | Email, Docs | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Small business |
| Features Tody 5/5 · Rumi 5/5 | ||
| Recurring chores | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chore assignment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Completion tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Progress history | ✓ | ✓ |
| Chore reminders | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | ios, android | ios, macos |
| Household member limit | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | Tody is a mobile cleaning-schedule app for individuals, families, partners, and roommates. It organizes tasks by room, tracks how due each chore is, and creates a prioritized cleaning list. Users can assign chores, rotate them… Read the review → |
Rumi is a shared household coordination app for couples, roommates and families. It brings recurring chores, one-off tasks, assignments and completion tracking into a shared seven-day view. Household members can also manage shopping, meal… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Tody — where it wins
- Free plan includes prioritized lists, due tracking, assignments, and no ads
- Premium+ adds synchronization, FairShare targets, and household reports
- Available on iOS and Android with recurring chores and reminders
Where it doesn't
- No web version
- Fairness features require Premium+ plans
- The free plan does not include multiple homes or Focus Timer
Rumi — where it wins
- Free plan covers recurring chores, assignments and shared household planning
- Rumi Plus adds automatic rotation, load bars and longer household history
- Shopping lists, meal planning, calendars and reminders extend beyond chores
Where it doesn't
- Currently focused on iPhone and Mac compatibility
- Automatic rotation and workload balancing require a paid plan
- The free view is limited to seven days
- Tody8.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $0.83/mo (annual) · 30-day trial
A low-cost chore planner with useful fairness tools for shared households.
Visit TodyFull verdict → - Rumi7.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $1.67/mo (annual) · 7-day trial
A low-cost Apple household planner with strong shared chore and routine features.
Visit RumiFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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