# Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 vs Smart Tasks

The clearest difference is price: Smart Tasks at Free against Tasks+Cal+Sync 4's $14.99. Smart Tasks also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 20 months). Tasks+Cal+Sync 4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Smart Tasks is free to download; Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 costs $14.99 up front. Smart Tasks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Tasks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Tasks has 4.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 ships an update every 20 months, Smart Tasks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 | Smart Tasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-plus-cal-plus-sync-4/id1166018485/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tasks-lists-made-easy/id1498145730/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 79.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 8 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lukas Zeller](https://appshunter.io/developer/299521020) | [Francesco Prospato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498137019) |

## What reviewers say

### Tasks+Cal+Sync 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-plus-cal-plus-sync-4/id1166018485)

This app synchronizes contacts, tasks, and calendars using the SyncML standard. It's designed for users who need to connect with older systems or specific organizational requirements that rely on this legacy synchronization technology.

**Highlights:** SyncML synchronization for contacts, tasks, and calendars, App-internal calendar and task management, iOS contact group assignment, Acts as a local SyncML server, Month, day, week, and list calendar views

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smart Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tasks-lists-made-easy/id1498145730)

This app helps you organize tasks, reminders, and daily checklists with a clean, interactive layout. Plan your week, manage deadlines, and stay productive with features like color-coding, widgets, and Apple device integration.

**Highlights:** Color-coded task organization, Weekly planner view, Home screen widgets, Apple device integration, Apple Watch app, Drag & drop organization, Smart notifications

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Tasks + | $1.99 | per month |
| Smart Tasks + (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Smart Tasks + | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Smart Tasks + | $11.99 | per year |
| Smart Tasks + (Annual) | $17.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Visually appealing and customizable
- 🎨 Effective color-coding and categorization
- 🗓️ Helpful widget and calendar integration
- 💻 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required for full features
- 📆 Missed tasks automatically pushed to next day
- 🔍 Lack of monthly view for tasks
- 🔀 Issues with task order syncing across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues causing tasks to reorder or disappear
- Subscription cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- Option to display completed tasks
- Ability to delay or snooze tasks
- Integration with more calendar/reminder apps
- Monthly view for tasks
- Keyboard shortcuts for quick task entry


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 free?

Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Tasks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 or Smart Tasks?

Smart Tasks is rated higher. Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Smart Tasks averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 or Smart Tasks have ads?

Neither Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 nor Smart Tasks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 or Smart Tasks?

Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 ships an update every 20 months, and Smart Tasks fortnightly. Most recently, Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 was updated on July 4, 2026 and Smart Tasks 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.*