# Task Writer vs Pocket Note

The clearest difference is rating: Pocket Note at 4.3 against Task Writer's 3.0. Pocket Note also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Task Writer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (53% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Task Writer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per year and Pocket Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Note holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Task Writer's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pocket Note's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Task Writer ships an update every 3 months, Pocket Note every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Task Writer | Pocket Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-writer-touch-or-stylus/id1033888067/reviews) | **[4.3 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-note-handwritten-note/id1498583819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Lubins](https://appshunter.io/developer/962417660) | [NAOAKI SEKIGUCHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146328819) |

## What reviewers say

### Task Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-writer-touch-or-stylus/id1033888067)

Handwrite tasks, to-do lists, or even draw them as pictures without needing a keyboard. Get precise minute-by-minute notifications for due dates. Works with a stylus or your finger.

**Highlights:** Handwritten input, Draw tasks as pictures, Minute-level notifications, Stylus or finger input, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $25.99 | per year |
| Remove Advertisements | $59.99 | one-time |


### Pocket Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-note-handwritten-note/id1498583819)

Transform your device into a powerful business notepad. Quickly capture ideas with handwriting, typing, and rich media. Organize notes into groups and export them as images or PDFs for easy sharing and printing.

**Highlights:** Handwritten and typed input, Customizable pen sizes and colors, Paste photos and maps, Insert figures and lines, Export as image or PDF, Organize notes into groups, iCloud synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocket Note License | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Task Writer free?

Task Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pocket Note free?

Pocket Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Task Writer or Pocket Note?

Pocket Note is rated higher. Task Writer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Pocket Note averages 4.3 from 14 ratings.

### Do Task Writer or Pocket Note have ads?

Pocket Note shows ads; Task Writer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Task Writer or Pocket Note?

Task Writer ships an update every 3 months, and Pocket Note every 2 months. Most recently, Task Writer was updated on August 15, 2026 and Pocket Note on August 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*