# Taskade vs NotePlan

The clearest difference is monetization model: Taskade at free with in-app purchases against NotePlan's subscription. Taskade also leads on ratings volume (6.4K vs 1.5K). NotePlan's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 69%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Taskade sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Taskade against 4.8 for NotePlan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.4K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Taskade's written reviews are positive against 85% of NotePlan's.

Taskade ships an update every 2 weeks, NotePlan monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Taskade | NotePlan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskade-ai-apps-and-agents/id1264713923/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 44 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taskcade Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1264713922) | [NotePlan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137020763) |

## What reviewers say

### Taskade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskade-ai-apps-and-agents/id1264713923)

Build custom AI-powered applications and intelligent agents from simple text prompts. Automate complex workflows, manage projects, and collaborate in real-time without writing code. Choose your path: leverage AI features or use it as a traditional task manager.

**Highlights:** AI App Builder, Train AI Agents, No-code Automation, Real-time Collaboration, Custom Dashboards, Project Management Tools, Workflow Automation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Taskade Starter (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Taskade Starter (Monthly) | $8.00 | per month |
| Taskade Plus (Monthly) | $16.00 | per month |
| Taskade Pro (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| Taskade Pro (Monthly) | $39.00 | per month |
| Taskade Starter (Yearly) | $48.00 | per year |
| Taskade Business (Monthly) | $49.99 | per month |
| Taskade Starter (Yearly) | $71.99 | per year |
| Taskade Plus (Yearly) | $96.00 | per year |
| Taskade Pro (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |
| Taskade Pro (Yearly) | $191.99 | per year |
| Taskade Pro (Yearly) | $229.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Versatile and customizable
- 👍 Great for personal and team organization
- 🚀 Seamless cross-device sync
- 💡 Helpful templates and layouts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance issues
- 🔒 Requires internet connection to function
- 👎 Limited functionality on mobile compared to desktop
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring tasks not syncing properly
- Calendar view not working as expected
- Workspace creation issues
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Offline mode and local data storage
- Advanced calendar integration and scheduling
- Customizable themes and color options
- Improved collaboration and team management tools
- Undo/redo functionality


### 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 Taskade free?

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

### Is NotePlan free?

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

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

NotePlan is rated higher. Taskade averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while NotePlan averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Taskade or NotePlan have ads?

Neither Taskade nor NotePlan shows ads.

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

Taskade ships an update every 2 weeks, and NotePlan monthly. Most recently, Taskade was updated on October 19, 2026 and NotePlan on October 18, 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.*