# Task Writer vs AxNote

The clearest difference is rating: AxNote at 4.3 against Task Writer's 3.0. AxNote also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and device support (4 vs 2). Task Writer's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

AxNote holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Task Writer's written reviews are positive against 50% of AxNote'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, AxNote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Task Writer | AxNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-writer-touch-or-stylus/id1033888067/reviews) | **[4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axnote-note-taking/id1532017999/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joshua Lubins](https://appshunter.io/developer/962417660) | [Jonathan Benjamin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667195856) |

## 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 |


### AxNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axnote-note-taking/id1532017999)

This app offers an intelligent canvas for note-taking, allowing users to generate summaries from text, handwriting, and audio recordings. It supports image annotation, data visualization with tables and charts, and handwriting conversion to typed text. Designed for Apple Pencil, it provides flexible layouts and on-device AI features.

**Highlights:** AI-powered summaries from text, handwriting, and audio, Audio transcription and topic exploration, Image and PDF annotation, Data visualization with tables and charts, Handwriting to typed text conversion, Apple Pencil integration, Customizable layouts

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AxNote+ | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Task Writer free?

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

### Is AxNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Task Writer or AxNote?

AxNote is rated higher. Task Writer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while AxNote averages 4.3 from 7 ratings.

### Do Task Writer or AxNote have ads?

Neither Task Writer nor AxNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Task Writer or AxNote?

Task Writer ships an update every 3 months, and AxNote every 2 months. Most recently, Task Writer was updated on August 15, 2026 and AxNote on September 19, 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.*