Compare To-do List and TimeOWare: Which Extension is the Best?

	To-do List	TimeOWare
	To-do List is lightweight, fast, and focused on the basics like quick add, due dates, and reminders. Great for simple workflows, but power users may miss some features. Todo & Task Management New Tab	TimeOWare helps you track and manage your online time easily. With its simple design and easy website blocking, TimeOWare is a valuable tool for enhancing digital well-being. Time Management Productivity
Key Features	Quick Add: Add tasks from the toolbar popup or context menu. Due Dates & Reminders: Set deadlines and get simple browser notifications. Lists or Tags: Keep tasks organized with a basic structure. Keyboard Shortcuts: Add and complete tasks faster. Minimal UI: Clean, focused layout. Offline Support: Works offline and syncs later. Task Notes: Add small clarifying details.	Time Tracking: Easily see how much time you spend on each website. Daily Usage Stats: Get a clear overview of your daily online activity. Website Blocking: Block distracting sites with a simple click. Privacy-Focused: No data is transmitted; everything stays on your device. Open Source: Check out the code on GitHub for transparency.
Our Rating	8.7	8.5
Total users	20,000	269
Total ratings	126	3
Average rating	4.8 ⭐	5.0 ⭐
Entry Level Price	Free	Free
Chrome	4.8 126 ratings 20.0K+Users	5.0 3 ratings 269Users
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Features	8.0 We like that it nails the essentials without pretending to do everything. You can capture tasks quickly, organize with simple lists or tags, add due dates and reminders, and attach short notes to keep context. It also syncs and works offline when needed. The flipside is clear: there are no advanced filters, templates, or automations, and integrations are minimal. If “fast basics” is your goal, it succeeds.	7.0 TimeOWare offers basic functions for checking the time spent on websites. These include time recording on websites, where the percentage of total time taken up by each website is displayed directly in real-time in a statistic. Another feature is the blocking of websites. Websites can easily be blocked manually if you think that you no longer want to use this website. Here we would like to see the manual blocking of websites. However, it lacks advanced features such as detailed analytics or customizable alerts that some users may find useful. Nevertheless, the core features are well implemented and serve the main purpose of improving digital well-being.
Performance	8.8 It feels instant, which matters more than people admit. The pop-up opens quickly, typing and checking off tasks are immediate, and sync behaves reliably across sessions without hogging memory or slowing other tabs. Staying fast keeps you in flow—and that’s the real performance test for a to‑do tool. We never felt it getting in our way.	9.0 TimeOWare works reliably, with no noticeable slowdowns or performance issues during use. The extension runs in the background and provides real-time updates on time spent without affecting browser speed.
Design	8.2 The interface is clean, calm, and focused on the list. We noticed readable typography, sensible spacing, and a clear hierarchy that keeps controls out of the way. Keyboard navigation works well, and the UI feels snappy in both pop-up and full view. The minimalist approach avoids visual clutter without feeling bare. It looks and feels like a tool designed for momentum.	7.5 The design of TimeOWare is clear and intuitive, making it easy to find your way around immediately. All available functions can be used directly. The minimalist interface ensures that users are clearly shown which websites may pose problems for their digital well-being. In our tests, however, we found that there could be a little more customization options to adapt the displays to our own needs.
Value for Money	9.0 As a free, lightweight checklist, it delivers real everyday value. There is a ceiling for power users, who may still want a pro task manager as needs grow. But as a companion list that stays out of your way, it punches above its (free) weight	9.0 As a completely free tool, TimeOWare offers excellent value for money as it provides essential time management features at no cost whatsoever. The open-source nature of the extension also adds value as it allows users to review and modify the code if desired. The only reason it doesn't get full marks is that some features offered by competitors are not yet available.
Ease of Use	9.2 This is a tool you understand in a minute. We didn’t need a tour—adding, editing, reordering, and completing tasks are all immediately discoverable, and the few shortcuts are easy to remember. The daily flow of capture → prioritize → complete is frictionless, and it’s forgiving when you make quick edits or misclicks. If you value speed over setup, it shines.	8.5 TimeOWare is easy to use, with little set-up time. Once installed, it starts tracking time immediately. Likewise, the limited settings are self-explanatory and should be easy for anyone to understand. In our tests, we noticed that if several tabs are opened next to each other, they are also added up in the extension at the same time. The total number of hours is therefore higher than the actual number in the browser. This can be somewhat confusing for new users.
Security & Privacy	9.0 It keeps things modest, which often helps privacy by default. From our use, it appears to rely on browser sync with local storage offline and keeps permissions lean, avoiding unnecessary prompts. We’d still like clearer public documentation about data handling and retention. In practice, it benefits from the security of the browser’s sync, but more transparency would inspire extra confidence.	10 TimeOWare is characterized by security and privacy, as it does not transmit any user data to the outside world and all information is only stored offline on the user's device. This privacy-focused approach is a key benefit for users who are concerned about data security. Users can also check the code used on GitHub themselves if they have any concerns.
Conclusion	If you want a simple, reliable checklist in your browser, To‑do List nails the basics. It’s fast, easy, and stays focused. The trade‑off is fewer power features. If you need advanced filters, templates, automation, or deep integrations, you may outgrow it. We’ll keep it for small personal lists and quick captures. For complex projects, we’d still choose a fuller task manager. As a focused browser to‑do, it’s a solid pick.	TimeOWare is a great choice for anyone who wants to manage their online time more effectively and realize how much time is spent on websites. Its simple design and privacy-focused approach make it, in our opinion, a standout option in the time management space. We felt in testing that a little more customization and even more features could further improve the extension. Overall, however, we think TimeOWare is already a valuable tool for anyone looking to improve their digital well-being.
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Our Recommendation	In our comparison between To-do List and TimeOWare, To-do List came out on top, scoring 8.7. To-do List is the most widely used, with over 20k users and 126+ reviews—and it also delivered the strongest performance in our tests. User reviews for To-do List reflect our findings, while we rate TimeOWare lower than users do. Notably, TimeOWare has the highest user rating in the Chrome Web Store at 5.00, which is even higher than our rating of 8.5. In the end, the differences between these extensions are minimal, so your choice may come down to personal preference or specific features. Looking for the richest feature set? To-do List stands out with a rating of 8. On the other hand, TimeOWare lags behind in this area with a rating of 7. Need top performance? TimeOWare stands out with a rating of 9. On the other hand, To-do List lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.8. Design lovers, take note: To-do List stands out with a rating of 8.2. On the other hand, TimeOWare lags behind in this area with a rating of 7.5. Best deal? You can't go wrong with either: To-do List and TimeOWare. In the Value for Money category, To-do List has scored a very strong 9. It offers great value, providing a lot for its price. If you hate complicated tools, To-do List stands out with a rating of 9.2. On the other hand, TimeOWare lags behind in this area with a rating of 8.5. With privacy and security becoming ever more important, TimeOWare stands out with a rating of 10. On the other hand, To-do List lags behind in this area with a rating of 9. If you want a quick recommendation, To-do List is our top pick. But as always, the best choice depends on what matters most to you.