# ServiceFirst vs Tasks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ServiceFirst at none against Tasks's 12. ServiceFirst also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Tasks's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 32 months) and device support (5 vs 3). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tasks sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. ServiceFirst asks for nothing beyond the download.

ServiceFirst ships an update every 32 months, Tasks weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ServiceFirst | Tasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-to-do-lists-and-reminder/id1502903102/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Size | 19 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mithra Mayadunne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457065635) | [Msquare Labs Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141784069) |

## What reviewers say

### ServiceFirst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/servicefirst/id1496947887)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-to-do-lists-and-reminder/id1502903102)

This app helps you manage tasks beyond a simple to-do list. It allows for customizable statuses, tags, and hierarchical organization with a Kanban view to visualize project progress. Syncs across Apple devices and offers extensive customization for your workflow.

**Highlights:** Customizable task statuses, Tagging and hierarchical organization, Kanban project view, Smart lists and powerful queries, Attachments (PDFs, images), iCloud sync, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Tasks Plus (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Tasks Plus Family (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual (Offer) | $24.99 | per year |
| Tasks Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Tasks Plus (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual (Offer) | $39.99 | per year |
| Tasks Family Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Tasks Plus Lifetime - Individual | $59.99 | one-time |
| Tasks Plus Lifetime - Family | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Customizable task statuses
- 🚀 Seamless cross-device sync
- 👍 Clean and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior
- 🔒 Limited free trial
- 🐛 Slow performance on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks not syncing correctly
- Inability to delete tasks
- Crashes when adding comments
- Unreliable date and time handling
- Inconsistent behavior when rearranging tasks

**Requested features**

- Recurring tasks
- Calendar integration
- Ability to move tasks between projects
- Global tag management
- Expanded note-taking capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ServiceFirst free?

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

### Is Tasks free?

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

### Do ServiceFirst or Tasks have ads?

Neither ServiceFirst nor Tasks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ServiceFirst or Tasks?

ServiceFirst ships an update every 32 months, and Tasks weekly. Most recently, ServiceFirst was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tasks on October 25, 2026.

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