# When Expiry vs TaskMate

The clearest difference is rating: TaskMate at 5.0 against When Expiry's 4.5. TaskMate also leads on update cadence (every 9 months vs every 26 months). When Expiry's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TaskMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. When Expiry asks for nothing beyond the download.

TaskMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: When Expiry has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

When Expiry ships an update every 26 months, TaskMate every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | When Expiry | TaskMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-expiry/id1089332886/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskmate-smart-task-manager/id6740924951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | **Every 9 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AHMAD AL SHOMAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/836402266) | [Adel Hulayyil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454724998) |

## What reviewers say

### When Expiry

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/when-expiry/id1089332886)

Easily track upcoming deadlines and expiration dates for any item. Set reminders and add notes to ensure you take action before things expire. All your important dates are listed and sorted for quick access.

**Highlights:** Add and edit events easily, View all events on a single page, Automatic sorting of events, Set reminders and advance notices, Add notes for each event, Track any type of event

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TaskMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskmate-smart-task-manager/id6740924951)

Organize your day and work smarter with this comprehensive task manager. Plan, focus, and achieve more with features like subtasks, reminders, and project management. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Smart task management, Unlimited subtasks, Smart reminders, Project organization, Colored tags, Automatic iCloud sync, Light & Dark modes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is When Expiry free?

When Expiry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TaskMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, When Expiry or TaskMate?

TaskMate is rated higher. When Expiry averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TaskMate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do When Expiry or TaskMate have ads?

Neither When Expiry nor TaskMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, When Expiry or TaskMate?

When Expiry ships an update every 26 months, and TaskMate every 9 months. Most recently, When Expiry was updated on October 3, 2026 and TaskMate on September 30, 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.*