Comparison

GoodTask vs Cruise

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GoodTask

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
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--[ Winner of MacStories Selects. Must-Have iOS Apps, App of the Year ]-- --[ Featured as 'Apps We Love Right Now', 'Be More Productive' and 'Get Stuff Done' ]-- "GoodTask is all you need to organize your day and get things done for real" If you're using iCloud or Outlook with Reminders and Calendars, it's for you. GoodTask is a Powerful Task/Project Manager based on iOS Reminders & Calendars. You can use it as simple checklist to focus or as complex project management tool to get big things done. GoodTask provides various viewpoints to the things that you care and need to be done. Manage your tasks, projects and even your life better with GoodTask. General - Syncs with iOS Reminders & Calendars - Supports fully customizable recurring tasks - Manage Reminders Lists and Calendars easily - List, Day, Week, Month view on each lists - Board view with Date, Priority, List, Tag type - Add Quickly and Smartly with Presets and Text Snippets Smart Lists - List with selective Reminders Lists and Calendars - Filter by including or excluding text/tags - Filter by Priorities - Overdue tasks, Location-based tasks, Recent tasks, etc. Quick Actions - Quickly edit tasks on the fly - Bulk actions to edit/check/delete multiple tasks at once - Duplicate, Change due dates, add/switch tags/lists, etc. Other Key Features - App Icon Badge & Notifications - Various Themes including custom fonts - Long tap to move lists and tasks - Supports portrait/landscape mode on all devices - Supports iPad Pro and multi-tasking for all iPads - Apple Watch with complications support - Today Widget support - Time Zone support - Subtasks, Automatic Repeat after Completion & Manual sort (GoodTask 3 only) Visit our website for more information (http://goodtaskapp.com) ! If you have questions, mention @goodtaskapp on twitter or send an email to contact@hahaint.com = About Subscriptions = Subscriptions in GoodTask is OPTIONAL and solely in purpose of supporting the continuous development of the app. In case you choose to subscribe without unlocking everything, it'll be unlocked automatically to fully use the app. - Supporter is an auto-renewing subscription and is available for yearly periods. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. = Terms of Use & Privacy Policy = Terms of Use : http://hahaint.com/terms Privacy Policy : http://hahaint.com/privacy If you need support, e-mail us at contact@hahaint.com We'll get to you right away. :)

About

Cruise

This app helps you manage your daily tasks, projects, and appointments. It integrates with your email and calendar, and provides local weather and news updates. You can also track your stock portfolio, all within one organized platform.

Highlights
  • Organize tasks and projects
  • Convert emails to tasks
  • Sync with calendar
  • Local weather updates
  • News headlines
  • Stock portfolio tracking
Features
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Boost Your Day with One Smart App! Take control of your day with a powerful, all-in-one life management app designed to simplify your routine and keep you focused. Whether you’re juggling work projects, keeping up with appointments, or staying informed, everything you need is in one place. Key Features: Organize Tasks & Projects – Track daily to-dos, long-term goals, and recurring tasks in a smart, customizable layout. Turn Emails into Action – Import your emails and convert them into tasks to ensure nothing slips through the cracks. Sync with Your Calendar – Import events and stay on top of your schedule without switching apps. Get Local Weather Updates – Plan your day around real-time forecasts. Stay Informed with News Headlines – Read top stories that matter most to you, all in one tap. Track Your Stock Portfolio – Monitor gains, losses, and market trends with automatic stock updates. Whether you’re managing your work, personal life, or both—this app helps you stay ahead, stay organized, and stay informed. Download now and make your day smoother, smarter, and more productive!

Screenshots

GoodTask4 screens
Cruise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cruise at 5.0 against GoodTask's 4.6. GoodTask's advantage is ratings volume (2K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GoodTask sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Cruise sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cruise holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoodTask has 2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoodTask ships an update every 6 days, Cruise weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GoodTask versus Cruise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoodTaskCruise
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size284 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerhaha InteractiveAbdul Ahmad

Customer experience

GoodTask

All ratings2,017 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews530 reviews
Positive72.8%
Neutral7.9%
Negative19.2%

Cruise

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

GoodTask

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Cruise

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

GoodTask

Subscriptions1
  • GoodTask Supporter$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Support Once$9.99
  • Unlock Everything$19.99
  • Extra Support$24.99
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  • Premium Support$49.99
3 purchases

Cruise

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Full Version$59.99

Questions

Is GoodTask free?
GoodTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cruise free?
Cruise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GoodTask or Cruise?
Cruise is rated higher. GoodTask averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Cruise averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GoodTask or Cruise have ads?
Neither GoodTask nor Cruise shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoodTask or Cruise?
GoodTask ships an update every 6 days, and Cruise weekly. Most recently, GoodTask was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cruise on July 5, 2026.

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