# Tasks vs NotePlan

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tasks at free with in-app purchases against NotePlan's subscription. Tasks also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and device support (5 vs 3). NotePlan's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 64%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tasks sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NotePlan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Tasks's written reviews are positive against 85% of NotePlan's.

Tasks ships an update every 9 days, NotePlan monthly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tasks | NotePlan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-to-do-lists-and-reminders/id1502903102/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1.5K |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **85.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 147 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Msquare Labs Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141784069) | [NotePlan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137020763) |

## What reviewers say

### Tasks

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

Organize your to-dos, reminders, and projects in one place. Capture ideas instantly, visualize progress with Kanban boards, and attach all necessary details to tasks. Collaborate with others and track your time effectively.

**Highlights:** Capture tasks with natural language, Switch between lists and Kanban boards, Break down tasks into subtasks, Attach notes, links, and files, Set location-based reminders, Collaborate on shared projects, Track time spent on tasks

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tasks Plus (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Tasks Plus Family (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual (Offer) | $24.99 | per year |
| Tasks Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Tasks Plus (Yearly) | $24.99 | 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


### NotePlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629)

Organize your tasks, notes, and calendar in one unified app. Quickly plan your day with Markdown, link notes bi-directionally, and stay on top of your to-dos with powerful review and search features. Seamlessly integrates with your existing calendars and syncs across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Unified task, note, and calendar view, Markdown for quick task and note creation, Bi-directional note linking, Calendar integration (iCloud, Google, Exchange), Flexible recurring tasks, Global Command Bar for fast navigation, Plaintext note storage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Personal Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Business Class | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful note-taking and task management
- 👍 Seamless calendar and reminders integration
- 💡 Flexible and customizable workflow
- 🔒 Secure and open-format data storage
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional sync and performance issues
- 👤 Limited collaboration and sharing features

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Crashes when opening certain files

**Requested features**

- Improved iPad and mobile app experience
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More automation and scripting capabilities
- Weekly or monthly calendar view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tasks free?

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

### Is NotePlan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tasks or NotePlan?

NotePlan is rated higher. Tasks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while NotePlan averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Tasks or NotePlan have ads?

Neither Tasks nor NotePlan shows ads.

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

Tasks ships an update every 9 days, and NotePlan monthly. Most recently, Tasks was updated on November 11, 2026 and NotePlan on November 11, 2026.

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