# Tasks Wizard vs CostX

The clearest difference is rating: CostX at 4.5 against Tasks Wizard's 3.8. CostX also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Tasks Wizard's advantage is ratings volume (38 vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tasks Wizard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CostX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CostX holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Tasks Wizard's written reviews are positive against 100% of CostX's.

Tasks Wizard ships an update monthly, CostX every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tasks Wizard | CostX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-wizard/id1057041271/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/costx-work-and-cost-estimate/id1645196187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 8 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OXiGENATOR LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963371435) | [皓 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/621375881) |

## What reviewers say

### Tasks Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-wizard/id1057041271)

Manage personal and small business projects with this task management tool. Visualize progress with Gantt charts and calendars, assign tasks visually, and attach photos. Track time, dates, costs, and materials with detailed project controls.

**Highlights:** Multi-project task management, Gantt chart and calendar views, Visual task assignment, Attach photos to tasks, Time, date, and cost tracking, Project export and cloning, iCloud synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Standard Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


### CostX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/costx-work-and-cost-estimate/id1645196187)

This app helps you break down and visualize projects, costs, and products. Create Work, Cost, and Product Breakdown Structures with customizable views and efficient data entry. Easily share and integrate information with other applications.

**Highlights:** Work, Cost, and Product Breakdown Structures (WBS, CBS, PBS), Multiple views: graphical, list, columns, Intuitive data entry and manipulation, Drag-and-drop functionality, Copy and paste support, Customizable attribute fields, Efficient information sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tasks Wizard free?

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

### Is CostX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tasks Wizard or CostX?

CostX is rated higher. Tasks Wizard averages 3.8 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while CostX averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do Tasks Wizard or CostX have ads?

Tasks Wizard shows ads; CostX does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tasks Wizard or CostX?

Tasks Wizard ships an update monthly, and CostX every 4 weeks. Most recently, Tasks Wizard was updated on October 24, 2026 and CostX on October 24, 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.*