# Plan My Fringe vs Taskmaster The App

The clearest difference is price: Plan My Fringe at Free against Taskmaster The App's $1.99. Plan My Fringe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7). Taskmaster The App's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Plan My Fringe is free to download; Taskmaster The App costs $1.99 up front. Taskmaster The App sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Plan My Fringe asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Plan My Fringe against 3.7 for Taskmaster The App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 14 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Plan My Fringe's written reviews are positive against 53% of Taskmaster The App's.

Plan My Fringe ships an update every 6 months, Taskmaster The App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plan My Fringe | Taskmaster The App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plan-my-fringe/id1264802429/reviews)** | [3.7 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskmaster-the-app/id1553774029/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **52.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 60 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Henson IT Solutions Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1264802428) | [Avalon Television](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553774031) |

## What reviewers say

### Plan My Fringe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plan-my-fringe/id1264802429)

This app helps you plan your Edinburgh Fringe Festival experience by scheduling shows based on your preferences and ratings. It considers your budget, walking speed, and allows for real-time schedule adjustments. Discover new shows, create optimized routes, and manage your festival itinerary seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Personalized show scheduling, AI-powered recommendations, Optimized Fringe Trails, Budget and walking speed considerations, Animated route schedules on Google Maps, Search and filter by venue, Wishlist management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Taskmaster The App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskmaster-the-app/id1553774029)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Engage with the official TV show companion app. Compete in fantasy leagues, play along with episodes, and enjoy group or solo tasks. Test your knowledge with quizzes and listen to show music.

**Highlights:** Fantasy Taskmaster leagues, Show Companion for live play, Group Game with friends, Solo Tasking challenges, Taskmaster Academy quizzes, Taskmaster Jukebox

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Academy Module (Series 4) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Academy Module (Series 3) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Academy Module (Series 2) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Academy Module (Series 5) | $0.49 | one-time |
| Bonus Task Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jukebox Full Access | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Task Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plan My Fringe free?

Plan My Fringe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Taskmaster The App free?

Taskmaster The App costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Plan My Fringe or Taskmaster The App?

Plan My Fringe is rated higher. Plan My Fringe averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Taskmaster The App averages 3.7 from 14 ratings.

### Do Plan My Fringe or Taskmaster The App have ads?

Neither Plan My Fringe nor Taskmaster The App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plan My Fringe or Taskmaster The App?

Plan My Fringe ships an update every 6 months, and Taskmaster The App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Plan My Fringe was updated on September 13, 2026 and Taskmaster The App on September 21, 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.*