Comparison

Tot Pocket vs Taskes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tot Pocket

A minimalist app for collecting and editing text across Apple devices. Organize notes with color-coded dots and enjoy seamless iCloud synchronization. Supports Markdown for web use and offers a convenient keyboard interface with count tracking.

Highlights
  • Cross-device text collection
  • Color-coded note organization
  • Dark/Light mode support
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Markdown support
  • Keyboard text operations
  • Word and character counts
Features
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Tot is an elegant, simple way to collect & edit text across your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It’s your tiny text companion! ⁕ Less Is More Tot’s single window design and simple formatting controls mean no more hunting for that chunk of text. Seven color-coded dots let you organize your notes while keeping them from getting out of hand. ⁕ Dark / Light Mode Designed to look stunning both day and night, Tot takes full advantage of iOS and macOS themes. ⁕ Small Footprint Stays out of the way on the desktop with minimal chrome and can even be controlled via the Menu bar. On mobile, each dot is just a swipe away. ⁕ iCloud Sync Seamlessly syncs your text across iOS and macOS using iCloud so you can capture thoughts wherever you are. ⁕ Markdown Support Full support for rich or plain text and even automatically translates text to Markdown for handy use on the web. Have an RTF file you need marked up? No problem! ⁕ Killer Keyboard Tot puts common text operations on the keyboard and keeps track of word and character counts as you type. Available for iOS, macOS, and watchOS.

About

Taskes

Features
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Taskes is your task management companion, designed to help you organise your life with clarity and efficiency. MAIN FEATURES: - Inbox: Capture ideas quickly and organise them later - Today: Focus on what matters today. See your daily tasks alongside your calendar events - Upcoming: Plan your week with a view of scheduled and upcoming tasks - Next Actions: Access tasks without a date for when you have free time - Someday: Save future ideas and projects without cluttering your day-to-day - Completed: Review your history of completed tasks ADVANCED ORGANISATION: - Areas: Group your responsibilities by life contexts (Work, Personal, Family, etc.) - Projects: Organise related tasks within each area - Custom colours: Visually identify your areas and projects - Tags: Create tags to add context to your tasks for better management SMART PLANNING: - Due dates with recurrence adapted to your needs - Flexible reminders with persistence option - Calendar integration to see the day's events - Multiple selection to manage several tasks at once USER EXPERIENCE: - Clean and minimalist interface - Rich text notes - Automatic link detection in notes - Share Extension: add tasks from Safari, Mail or any app - Keyboard shortcuts - Smart task search - Quick entry: write tasks directly in any list without opening any window - Live Activities: Follow your timed tasks in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen, without opening the app. - Fully accessible with VoiceOver for visually impaired users - Spotlight Search: find your tasks directly from the home screen - Built-in guides: Getting Started to begin and a full How Taskes Works tutorial in the Help section - iCloud sync across all your devices (Premium) - Customisable themes: light, dark, purple, green and more (Premium) - Customisable icons (Premium) - Available for iPhone, iPad and Mac with Apple Silicon AI (Premium)*: - Create tasks in natural language: AI automatically detects dates, reminders, tags and recurrences - "Buy milk tomorrow at 7pm" → date and reminder assigned instantly - "Pay rent every month on the 1st" → monthly recurring task created automatically - Generate tasks for your projects: suggests between 6 and 10 preparation tasks based on the project type, with the option to select, generate more or start from scratch - Receive a daily summary of the most important tasks and projects. - Requires Apple Intelligence and iPhone 15 Pro or later WIDGETS FOR YOUR HOME AND LOCK SCREEN (Premium): - Quick access to your main views - Different sizes to fit your screen - View your tasks without opening the app - Interactive: complete tasks directly from the widget PRIVACY FIRST: - Your data syncs securely with iCloud - No tracking, no ads, no hidden subscriptions - Full control over your information Taskes combines the elegance of thoughtful design with the power of advanced productivity features. Perfect for users who need simplicity and for those looking for a complete task management system. Download Taskes today and transform the way you organise your life. If you enjoy the app, support this personal project and leave a rating!! Languages: Spanish, English, French, Catalan, Italian, German, Simplified Chinese and Portuguese (Brazil). Víctor taskesapp@gmail.com @TaskesApp

Screenshots

Tot Pocket4 screens
Taskes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Taskes at weekly against Tot Pocket's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tot Pocket sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Taskes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tot Pocket ships an update every 3 weeks, Taskes weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Tot Pocket versus Taskes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTot PocketTaskes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (238 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings238 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe IconfactoryVictor Sole Feliu

Bugs and requests

Tot Pocket

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Data loss when using certain features
  • Keyboard issues and UI bugs
  • Unreliable syncing between devices

Requested features

8 requests
  • Landscape mode support
  • Better share/export options
  • Ability to delete entire notes
  • More customization options
  • Apple Watch app
Show 3 more
  • Improved Markdown support
  • Timestamp for new notes
  • Home screen widget

Taskes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tot Pocket

One-time1
  • Tot for iOS and iPadOS$19.99
1 purchases

Taskes

One-time1
  • Premium Access$8.99

Questions

Is Tot Pocket free?
Tot Pocket is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Taskes free?
Taskes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tot Pocket or Taskes have ads?
Neither Tot Pocket nor Taskes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tot Pocket or Taskes?
Tot Pocket ships an update every 3 weeks, and Taskes weekly. Most recently, Tot Pocket was updated on October 27, 2026 and Taskes on October 30, 2026.

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