# Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 vs Reminders

The clearest difference is price: Reminders at Free against Tasks+Cal+Sync 4's $14.99. Reminders also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 20 months). Tasks+Cal+Sync 4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Reminders is free to download; Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 costs $14.99 up front. Reminders sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reminders holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reminders has 96 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, Reminders every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 | Reminders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-plus-cal-plus-sync-4/id1166018485/reviews) | **[4.5 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminders-to-do-list-and-widget/id1662218674/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 8 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lukas Zeller](https://appshunter.io/developer/299521020) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reminders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reminders-to-do-list-and-widget/id1662218674)

Seamlessly integrate your to-do lists and reminders directly into your calendar app. Organize your day with a structured planner and home screen widgets for quick access. Enjoy offline syncing and robust privacy protection.

**Highlights:** Calendar integration, Home screen widgets, Structured day planner, Offline syncing, Siri integration, Customizable sync schedules

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium features | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and functional
- 🚀 Syncs reminders to calendar
- 💡 Offline functionality
- ✨ Useful for time boxing
- ✅ Works as advertised

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription model introduced
- 💰 Unexpected price increase
- 👎 Bait-and-switch tactics
- 😠 Money grabbing developers
- 📉 App became obsolete

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders re-syncing after deletion
- Full-screen ads after payment
- Broken Shortcuts automation
- Cannot restore previous purchases
- Ads in purchased versions

**Requested features**

- Two-way sync between reminders and calendar
- Ability to choose specific reminder lists to sync
- Option to change the name of the created calendar
- Ability to drag reminders in the calendar to organize
- Select existing calendar for reminders


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Reminders free?

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

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

Reminders is rated higher. Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Reminders averages 4.5 from 96 ratings.

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

Reminders shows ads; Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 does not.

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

Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 ships an update every 20 months, and Reminders every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tasks+Cal+Sync 4 was updated on October 16, 2026 and Reminders on October 20, 2026.

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