# GoodTask vs OmniFocus 4

The clearest difference is rating: GoodTask at 4.6 against OmniFocus 4's 4.0. GoodTask also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (73% vs 52%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoodTask sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and OmniFocus 4 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GoodTask holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoodTask has 2K ratings behind it against 346, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of GoodTask's written reviews are positive against 52% of OmniFocus 4's.

GoodTask ships an update every 4 days, OmniFocus 4 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoodTask | OmniFocus 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodtask-to-do-list-and-planner/id1068039220/reviews)** | [4.0 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omnifocus-4/id1542143627/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 346 |
| Positive reviews | **73.0% of reviews** | 52.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 294 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [haha Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/369684594) | [The Omni Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/281731738) |

## What reviewers say

### GoodTask

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodtask-to-do-list-and-planner/id1068039220)

Organize your day and manage tasks with this powerful project manager. It syncs with your existing Reminders and Calendars, offering customizable views and smart lists to help you get things done.

**Highlights:** Syncs with iOS Reminders & Calendars, Customizable recurring tasks, List, Day, Week, Month, and Board views, Smart Lists with filters, Quick Actions for editing tasks, App Icon Badge & Notifications, Apple Watch and Today Widget support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoodTask Supporter | $19.99 | per year |
| Support Once | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $19.99 | one-time |
| Extra Support | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Support | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Essential app
- 👍 Integrates well with Apple ecosystem
- 👍 Customizable and flexible
- 👍 Comprehensive feature set
- 👍 Affordable one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues (crashes, freezes, sync problems)
- 🤔 Steep learning curve and complex UI
- 💰 Expensive for some users
- 🤔 Paywall blocks access to key features
- 🤔 Confusing upgrade/purchase model

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders disappearing or not syncing properly
- Widgets not working as expected
- Notifications not working reliably
- Inconsistent behavior when completing tasks

**Requested features**

- Automatic date and time parsing
- Ability to add calendar events
- Folders or hierarchical organization
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Browser/desktop access


### OmniFocus 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omnifocus-4/id1542143627)

This task management application helps busy professionals organize and prioritize their work. It offers a unified interface across multiple Apple devices, allowing users to create, organize, and focus on tasks efficiently. A free trial is available.

**Highlights:** Unified interface across Apple devices, Task creation and organization, Perspectives Bar for navigation, Focus mode for specific projects, Secure, end-to-end encrypted sync, Universal cross-platform purchase

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legacy Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Legacy Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to v4 from v1-v3 | $37.49 | one-time |
| Upgrade v4 to Pro from v1-v3 | $37.49 | one-time |
| Unlock Standard (Mac Promo) | $56.00 | one-time |
| Unlock Standard | $74.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade from Standard to Pro | $74.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to v4 Pro from v1-v3 | $74.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro (Mac Promo) | $111.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Streamlined and better than ever
- 🔒 End-to-end encrypted
- 👍 Universal interface across devices
- 🚀 Powerful task management features
- 👍 Customizable perspectives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and laggy
- 👎 Clunky and confusing user interface
- 👎 Degraded user interface compared to previous version
- 🐛 Sync issues and slow synchronization
- 👎 Lacks important features like time-sensitive notifications

**Reported bugs**

- View options button not working consistently
- Custom perspectives not persisting in sidebar
- App crashing on launch
- Drag and drop functionality issues
- Incorrect task completion when adding new tasks

**Requested features**

- Markdown support in notes
- Gantt view for projects
- Ability to reorder perspectives in the sidebar
- Print to PDF with due dates and completed dates
- Natural language processing for task creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoodTask free?

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

### Is OmniFocus 4 free?

OmniFocus 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GoodTask or OmniFocus 4?

GoodTask is rated higher. GoodTask averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while OmniFocus 4 averages 4.0 from 346 ratings.

### Do GoodTask or OmniFocus 4 have ads?

Neither GoodTask nor OmniFocus 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GoodTask or OmniFocus 4?

GoodTask ships an update every 4 days, and OmniFocus 4 every 3 weeks. Most recently, GoodTask was updated on November 1, 2026 and OmniFocus 4 on October 29, 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.*