# Taskworld vs Kanban

The clearest difference is rating: Kanban at 4.5 against Taskworld's 2.8. Kanban also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (280 vs 12). Taskworld's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kanban sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Taskworld asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kanban holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kanban has 280 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 46% of Kanban's.

Taskworld ships an update monthly, Kanban fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Taskworld | Kanban |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskworld/id1176426473/reviews) | **[4.5 (280 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanban-doneit/id1540325366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **280** |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 61 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taskworld Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/734235767) | [DesignTech SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540325368) |

## 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


### Kanban

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanban-doneit/id1540325366)

This app helps you organize daily to-dos, work projects, and goals with a simple, intuitive interface. It offers extensive customization and various views to manage tasks efficiently and see your progress clearly.

**Highlights:** Folders, categories, and tags for organization, Multiple task views (list, grid, board), Unlimited tasks and subtasks, Sync across devices via iCloud, Reminders and calendar integration, Customizable home screen and widgets, Dark mode and native design

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Doneit Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and clean UI design
- 🔧 Highly customizable with extensive options
- 📱 Cross-platform support (Mac, iPad, iPhone)
- 🏷️ Flexible task organization with tags, folders, categories
- 📊 Multiple view options (Kanban, timeline, grid, list)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
- 🔄 Unreliable sync between devices
- ❌ Unintuitive and confusing user interface
- 📚 Lack of documentation and tutorials
- ⚠️ Data loss and disappearing tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappear or get lost during sync
- Sync fails between Mac and iPhone/iPad
- Subtasks not syncing across devices
- Kanban board columns duplicating
- Timeline view broken with tiny blocks and poor layout

**Requested features**

- Drag and drop functionality for tasks and boards
- Better Kanban board implementation with custom column ordering
- Sample templates for new users
- Improved timeline view with zoom controls
- Export functionality (PDF, XLSX, CSV)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Taskworld free?

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

### Is Kanban free?

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

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

Kanban is rated higher. Taskworld averages 2.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Kanban averages 4.5 from 280 ratings.

### Do Taskworld or Kanban have ads?

Taskworld shows ads; Kanban does not.

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

Taskworld ships an update monthly, and Kanban fortnightly. Most recently, Taskworld was updated on October 9, 2026 and Kanban on October 14, 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.*