# TaskHero vs HeroMode

The clearest difference is ads: HeroMode at none against TaskHero's shown. HeroMode also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). TaskHero's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (41 vs 10). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TaskHero sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and HeroMode sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. 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 TaskHero against 4.7 for HeroMode. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of TaskHero's written reviews are positive against 92% of HeroMode's.

TaskHero ships an update weekly, HeroMode fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TaskHero | HeroMode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskhero/id1480746112/reviews)** | [4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heromode-joyful-tasks-and-goals/id1631065923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 200 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Whetware Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480746111) | [Ovisly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631065925) |

## What reviewers say

### TaskHero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskhero/id1480746112)

This app gamifies your to-do list and habit tracking by turning daily goals into an RPG adventure. Earn experience, level up, and customize your character as you conquer tasks and build healthy habits in a vibrant fantasy world. Collaborate with friends to tackle quests and build a guild.

**Highlights:** RPG-style goal and habit tracking, Daily to-do lists with focus timers, Habit scheduling and reminders, Team quests and accountability, Character progression and customization, Guilds and collaborative building

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PlusPass | $4.99 | per month |
| 100 gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Epic Gold Booster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic Gold Crystal | $2.99 | one-time |
| 550 gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Gold Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Gold Crystal $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1850 Gold | $24.99 | one-time |
| 4200 Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| 9500 Gold | $99.99 | one-time |


### HeroMode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heromode-joyful-tasks-and-goals/id1631065923)

Organize tasks, habits, and goals with a gamified approach. Turn chores into motivating adventures and collaborate with friends on shared projects. Track progress, earn points, and celebrate milestones to make productivity fun.

**Highlights:** Task and project management, Habit tracking with progress monitoring, Goal setting and milestone celebration, Gamified quests and points system, Collaborative 'Buddies' feature, Quest notes with photos and conversations, Prioritization and repeat quest scheduling

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Hero Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Full Hero Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TaskHero free?

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

### Is HeroMode free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TaskHero or HeroMode?

TaskHero is rated higher. TaskHero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while HeroMode averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do TaskHero or HeroMode have ads?

TaskHero shows ads; HeroMode does not.

### Which is updated more often, TaskHero or HeroMode?

TaskHero ships an update weekly, and HeroMode fortnightly. Most recently, TaskHero was updated on October 26, 2026 and HeroMode on October 24, 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.*