Productivity · head to head
Any.do vs Yap
The short version
- Any.do is a to-do list, planner, and calendar app.
- Any.do has a free plan, then $4.99/mo; Yap starts at $6.9/mo.
- Only Any.do lists task lists; only Yap lists dictation at the cursor.
- Where Any.do falls short: bare-bones free plan: lacks recurring tasks and third-party integrations available only in paid plans.
- Where Yap falls short: intel Macs are not supported; the Mac app needs Apple Silicon (M1 or later), and the iPhone app needs an iPhone 12 Pro, 13 Pro, 14 or newer.
- Prices and features on this page were last checked on 12 November 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Any.do and Yap actually diverge.
Identical on both: category (Productivity).
Not yet recorded: pricing model for Any.do, founded for Yap.
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Any.do
- Task lists
- Calendar integration
- Reminders
- Daily planner
- Voice input
- Drag and drop
- Smart suggestions
- Focus mode
Only in Yap
- Dictation at the cursor
- On-device recognition
- Automatic language detection
- Text cleanup
- Hands-free recording
- Local history
- Voice input for coding tools
- Phone keyboards
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Any.do
- Personal task managementnot Yap
- Daily planningnot Yap
- Shopping listsnot Yap
- Project managementnot Yap
- Team collaborationnot Yap
Yap
- Dictating emails, messages and documents in any app on Mac or Windowsnot Any.do
- Speaking long prompts into ChatGPT, Claude or a coding agentnot Any.do
- Voice input for developers who cannot send code or screen contents to a cloud servicenot Any.do
- Reducing keyboard use for people with RSI or wrist painnot Any.do
- Drafting by voice where audio must not leave the device, such as legal or therapy notesnot Any.do
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Any.do
- Bare-bones free plan: lacks recurring tasks and third-party integrations available only in paid plans
- Short planning window: only allows planning up to seven days ahead, limiting long-term project planning
- Limited desktop performance: web and desktop versions struggle with functionality and responsiveness
- Slow customer support: email support takes approximately 48 hours to respond
- Missing drag-and-drop: inability to drag tasks between lists creates workflow friction
Yap
- Intel Macs are not supported; the Mac app needs Apple Silicon (M1 or later), and the iPhone app needs an iPhone 12 Pro, 13 Pro, 14 or newer
- Recognition is local but the app is not fully offline: it needs internet for first launch, activation and periodic access checks, and offline access lasts at most 24 hours
- The Windows installer downloaded from the website is not code-signed, so Windows shows a SmartScreen warning; the Microsoft Store version is signed
- 25 languages are supported, and the vendor notes accuracy varies by language, voice and recording conditions
- The free period is only 3 days, after which continuing requires a card for the 10-day trial; there is no free tier
Pricing, plan by plan
Any.do
Free- Premium$7.99/mo
- Recurring tasks
- Location reminders
- WhatsApp reminders
- Family$9.99/mo
- All Premium features
- Family sharing space
- Up to 4 members
Yap
$6.9/month- Monthly$6.9/mo
- Unlimited on-device dictation
- 25 languages, detected as you speak
- Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android
- Yearly$69/yr
- Same app and features as monthly
- Saves $13.80 a year against monthly billing
- 10-day trial with a card
Which should you pick?
Choose Any.do if
- You need task lists.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
- You also want calendar integration.
Choose Yap if
- You need dictation at the cursor.
- You work on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
- You also want on-device recognition.
Questions people ask
- Is Any.do or Yap better?
- Neither clearly leads. Any.do starts at Free and Yap at $6.9/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Any.do or Yap?
- Any.do has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Any.do and $6.9/month for Yap.
- Does Any.do or Yap run on more platforms?
- Any.do runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Yap runs on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
- Can I use Any.do for free?
- Yes. Any.do has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Yap starts at $6.9/month.
- What is Any.do best used for?
- Any.do is most often used for personal task management, daily planning, shopping lists, project management. Of those, personal task management and daily planning are not what Yap is typically brought in for.
- What can Any.do do that Yap cannot?
- Any.do covers Task lists, Calendar integration, Reminders, Daily planner. Yap covers Dictation at the cursor, On-device recognition, Automatic language detection, Text cleanup.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Any.do: Does Any.do have a free version?
Yes, Any.do offers a free plan with no time limit or credit card required. The free plan includes basic tasks, lists, calendar sync, and daily planner features. Premium features like recurring tasks, location reminders, and AI features require a paid subscription starting at $4.99/month.
SourceYap: How much does Yap cost?
A free account works for 3 days with no card. After that a 10-day trial with a card leads to $6.90 a month or $69 a year. Cancel before the trial ends and you are not charged.
SourceAny.do: Can you share tasks with other users?
Task sharing is limited on Any.do. With a single-user license, you cannot share personal tasks. Team collaboration requires purchasing additional licenses at $5 per user per month on top of your base plan.
SourceYap: Does Yap upload my voice?
No. Speech recognition runs on the device and audio is not uploaded to a transcription service. Completed text is kept in a local history you can copy or delete. An internet connection is needed to download the speech model on first use.
SourceAny.do: Does Any.do integrate with Google Calendar?
Yes, Any.do syncs with Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCloud. However, users report some difficulties with the depth of Google Calendar integration compared to competing products.
SourceYap: Which computers does Yap run on?
Apple Silicon Macs (M1 and later) and Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit. Intel Macs are not supported. There are also apps for iPhone (iOS 17 or later) and Android 10 or later, covered by the same subscription.
SourceAny.do: Does Any.do work offline?
Any.do is primarily a cloud-based application and does not have robust offline functionality. The web and desktop versions sometimes struggle with performance when offline.
SourceYap: Which languages does Yap support?
25 languages. Each recording detects its own language from the audio, so there is no need to select languages in advance.
SourceAny.do: What platforms does Any.do support?
Any.do is available across desktop (Mac and Windows), web browsers, iOS, and Android, providing cross-platform access to your tasks and calendar.
SourceYap: Does Yap work offline?
Transcription runs locally, but internet access is required for first launch, activation and periodic access checks. Offline access lasts up to 24 hours.
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