# Smart Tasks vs ChoreStar

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Smart Tasks at 4.5K against ChoreStar's 1. ChoreStar's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Tasks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and ChoreStar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChoreStar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Tasks has 4.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Smart Tasks ships an update fortnightly, ChoreStar every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Tasks | ChoreStar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-tasks-lists-made-easy/id1498145730/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chorestar-chore-tracker/id6800890238/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Francesco Prospato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498137019) | [Cloud Migration Consulting LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800890240) |

## 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


### ChoreStar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chorestar-chore-tracker/id6800890238)

Organize household tasks and manage rewards for completed chores. Assign tasks, set point values, and approve work to track earnings and manage a reward system for family members. Offers a premium option for an ad-free experience and expanded features.

**Highlights:** Assign tasks (daily, weekly, monthly, one-off), Set point values for tasks, Approve or decline completed tasks, Define and manage reward list, Co-parent management, Exportable chore and point history, Ad-free premium option

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChoreStar Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Tasks free?

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

### Is ChoreStar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smart Tasks or ChoreStar?

ChoreStar is rated higher. Smart Tasks averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while ChoreStar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Smart Tasks or ChoreStar have ads?

Neither Smart Tasks nor ChoreStar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Tasks or ChoreStar?

Smart Tasks ships an update fortnightly, and ChoreStar every 10 days. Most recently, Smart Tasks was updated on October 22, 2026 and ChoreStar 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.*