Any.do
Smokeball
| Feature | Any.do | Smokeball |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $5.99/mo | From $39/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Best For | minimalists, casual-users, families, mobile-first-users | small-law-firms, mid-size-firms, litigation-practices, billable-hour-firms |
| Founded | 2011 | 2007 |
| Daily Planner | ✓ | ✗ |
| Calendar Integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Whatsapp Tasks | ✓ | ✗ |
| Location Reminders | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Lists | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ai Assistant | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Document Automation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Matter Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Billing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Microsoft Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Any.do Pros
- Beautiful minimal interface
- Daily planner feature prioritizes tasks
- WhatsApp integration for task creation
- Family sharing plan available
✗ Any.do Cons
- Limited free plan features
- Fewer power features than TickTick
- Recurring tasks need premium
✓ Smokeball Pros
- Automatic time recording
- Deep Microsoft Office integration
- Strong document automation
- Excellent for billing accuracy
✗ Smokeball Cons
- Windows-only desktop app
- Higher price point
- Learning curve for automation
The Verdict
Any.do is built for minimalists and casual users, with a focus on daily-planner and calendar-integration. Smokeball targets small law firms and mid size firms and leads with automatic-time-tracking and document-automation.
On pricing, Any.do is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $5.99/mo compared to $39/mo for Smokeball. That $33.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Any.do has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Smokeball requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.