# Smart Tasks vs BST Scanner

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BST Scanner at none against Smart Tasks's 5. BST Scanner also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Smart Tasks's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 24 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Tasks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BST Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Tasks ships an update fortnightly, BST Scanner every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Tasks | BST Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tasks-lists-made-easy/id1498145730/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 87 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Prospato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498137019) | [Brad Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497253876) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tasks-lists-made-easy/id1498145730)

This app helps you organize tasks, reminders, and daily checklists with a clean, interactive layout. Plan your week, manage deadlines, and stay productive with features like color-coding, widgets, and Apple device integration.

**Highlights:** Color-coded task organization, Weekly planner view, Home screen widgets, Apple device integration, Apple Watch app, Drag & drop organization, Smart notifications

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Tasks + | $1.99 | per month |
| Smart Tasks + (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Smart Tasks + | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Smart Tasks + | $11.99 | per year |
| Smart Tasks + (Annual) | $17.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Visually appealing and customizable
- 🎨 Effective color-coding and categorization
- 🗓️ Helpful widget and calendar integration
- 💻 Seamless sync across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription required for full features
- 📆 Missed tasks automatically pushed to next day
- 🔍 Lack of monthly view for tasks
- 🔀 Issues with task order syncing across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues causing tasks to reorder or disappear
- Subscription cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- Option to display completed tasks
- Ability to delay or snooze tasks
- Integration with more calendar/reminder apps
- Monthly view for tasks
- Keyboard shortcuts for quick task entry


### BST Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bst-scanner/id1514100162)

Utilize your device's camera or laser to scan barcodes found on the BST Apps website. This tool streamlines the process of accessing product information directly from the site.

**Highlights:** Scan barcodes using camera, Scan barcodes using laser, Access product information, Integrates with BST Apps website

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Tasks free?

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

### Is BST Scanner free?

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

### Do Smart Tasks or BST Scanner have ads?

Neither Smart Tasks nor BST Scanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Tasks or BST Scanner?

Smart Tasks ships an update fortnightly, and BST Scanner every 24 months. Most recently, Smart Tasks was updated on September 24, 2026 and BST Scanner on September 18, 2026.

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