# Taskworld vs NotePlan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NotePlan at 85% against Taskworld's 39%. NotePlan also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). Taskworld's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Taskworld asks for nothing beyond the download.

NotePlan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NotePlan has 1.5K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Taskworld's written reviews are positive against 85% of NotePlan's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Taskworld | NotePlan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskworld/id1176426473/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 61 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taskworld Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/734235767) | [NotePlan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137020763) |

## What reviewers say

### Taskworld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskworld/id1176426473)

Manage projects and track work efficiently on your mobile device. Collaborate with your team through messaging, organize files, and analyze performance with a comprehensive task management experience. Stay updated with real-time sync and push notifications.

**Highlights:** Visual boards, Recurring tasks, Team messaging, File management, Interactive dashboard, Push notifications, Real-time sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### NotePlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629)

Organize your tasks, notes, and calendar in one unified app. Quickly plan your day with Markdown, link notes bi-directionally, and stay on top of your to-dos with powerful review and search features. Seamlessly integrates with your existing calendars and syncs across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Unified task, note, and calendar view, Markdown for quick task and note creation, Bi-directional note linking, Calendar integration (iCloud, Google, Exchange), Flexible recurring tasks, Global Command Bar for fast navigation, Plaintext note storage

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Personal Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Business Class | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful note-taking and task management
- 👍 Seamless calendar and reminders integration
- 💡 Flexible and customizable workflow
- 🔒 Secure and open-format data storage
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional sync and performance issues
- 👤 Limited collaboration and sharing features

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Crashes when opening certain files

**Requested features**

- Improved iPad and mobile app experience
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More automation and scripting capabilities
- Weekly or monthly calendar view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Taskworld free?

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

### Is NotePlan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Taskworld or NotePlan?

NotePlan is rated higher. Taskworld averages 2.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while NotePlan averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Taskworld or NotePlan have ads?

Taskworld shows ads; NotePlan does not.

### Which is updated more often, Taskworld or NotePlan?

Taskworld ships an update monthly, and NotePlan monthly. Most recently, Taskworld was updated on October 9, 2026 and NotePlan on October 12, 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.*