Task Master vs Plans
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Task Master
Organize your day with a to-do list and integrated timer. Input your deadline, tasks, and estimated times to track your progress and identify free time. Archive tasks for later use and monitor your schedule with convenient home and lock screen widgets.
- Deadline-based task scheduling
- Task progress tracking
- Time estimation for tasks
- Task archiving
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Free time calculation
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Task Master combines a to-do list and a timer. First, input the time when you want all of your tasks done by. Next, input all of your tasks and how long you think each will take. Then, Task Master uses the current time to calculate how far ahead or behind you are. You can also save tasks for another day by archiving them. Use the Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets to keep track of your tasks without having to open the app! This app is great for figuring out how much free time you have and helps you schedule your day so you can get everything done.
Plans
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Can't focus? Plans helps you work in short, distraction-free sessions — so you actually finish what you start. A minimal focus timer with built-in task management. No clutter, no complexity — just you and your work. ——— WHY PLANS? ——— » Visual Focus Timer — Color-coded progress that shows exactly how much time remains. Stay in the zone without checking your phone. » Simple Task Management — Create and complete tasks with a tap. No folders, no tags, no setup. » Zen Mode — Block everything out. Pure silence, pure focus. » Focus & Flow — A distraction-free design that keeps your current priority front and center. » Home Screen Widgets — See your tasks and timer without even opening the app. » Just Works — Open it, set a timer, get things done. ——— PLANS PREMIUM ——— Unlock unlimited tasks, exclusive themes, and advanced customization. Monthly, yearly, or lifetime — your choice. ——— Questions or feedback? roman.ioscode@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shorthaired-tortoise-94b.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-301245c8ad8980bdb65ff572bd33177a Payment charged to iTunes Account at purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled 24 hours before renewal date. Manage in Apple ID Account Settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Task Master at none against Plans's 3. Plans's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Plans sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Task Master asks for nothing beyond the download.
Task Master ships an update monthly, Plans every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Task Master | Plans |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nolan Mathews | Roman Herasymov |
In-app purchases
Task Master
No in-app purchases
Plans
- Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$6.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$9.99









