# TaskHero vs SideQuest

The clearest difference is ads: SideQuest at none against TaskHero's shown. SideQuest also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). TaskHero's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (39 vs 5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TaskHero sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SideQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TaskHero holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaskHero has 39 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of TaskHero's written reviews are positive against 100% of SideQuest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TaskHero ships an update every 6 days, SideQuest every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TaskHero | SideQuest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskhero/id1480746112/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-adhd-focus-rpg/id6759470375/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 199 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Whetware Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480746111) | [Raymonjit Nijjar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865816011) |

## 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 |


### SideQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-adhd-focus-rpg/id6759470375)

Transform your to-do list into an epic RPG adventure. Complete tasks with a focus timer and unlock unique story chapters, characters, and loot. Designed for ADHD brains, it offers a compelling narrative to keep you engaged and motivated.

**Highlights:** RPG-style task completion, Customizable hero and world, Serialized narrative with recurring NPCs, Loot drops and equipment rewards, Flexible focus timer, Dynamic Island and Lock Screen widgets, Co-op focus sessions via SharePlay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Side Quest Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Side Quest Pro (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TaskHero free?

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

### Is SideQuest free?

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

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

TaskHero is rated higher. TaskHero averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while SideQuest averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do TaskHero or SideQuest have ads?

TaskHero shows ads; SideQuest does not.

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

TaskHero ships an update every 6 days, and SideQuest every 4 days. Most recently, TaskHero was updated on October 12, 2026 and SideQuest 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.*