# Mindlist vs Taskman

The clearest difference is ads: Mindlist at none against Taskman's shown. Mindlist also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 2). Taskman's advantage is iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mindlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Taskman sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mindlist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mindlist has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Mindlist ships an update fortnightly, Taskman every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mindlist | Taskman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindlist-to-do-list-and-tasks/id1505964697/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskman-smart-task-manager/id1581151412/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nova Ocean](https://appshunter.io/developer/789749894) | [Zigoros EOOD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346592182) |

## What reviewers say

### Mindlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindlist-to-do-list-and-tasks/id1505964697)

This app helps you manage your daily schedule and tasks with a minimalist interface. It offers features like reminders, calendar visualization, and customizable task lists to boost productivity without distractions.

**Highlights:** No ads, Customizable task lists, Reminders for appointments, Calendar visualization, Simple and fast task entry, Dark mode

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Premium | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Useful with friendly design
- 👍 Clear and simple way to make to-do lists
- 👍 Customizable
- 👍 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with tasks disappearing or not being saved
- 🐛 Bugs with repeating tasks and calendar integration
- 🔒 Concerns about data storage and syncing
- 🔒 Lack of account/login system
- 🔒 Limited customization options in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappearing or not being saved
- Repeating tasks not functioning properly
- Calendar integration issues
- Syncing problems between devices
- Unexpected app behavior after updates

**Requested features**

- Add shortcuts for Mac version
- Implement subtasks and task filtering
- Improve calendar integration and timeline view
- Add ability to move tasks between lists
- Implement Apple Watch support


### Taskman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskman-smart-task-manager/id1581151412)

Organize your life with this intuitive to-do list and task manager. Easily capture, group, and prioritize tasks with drag-and-drop functionality. Set reminders and create recurring routines to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop task management, Task categorization, Customizable routines, Deadline reminders, iCloud synchronization, Data backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Year | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mindlist free?

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

### Is Taskman free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mindlist or Taskman?

Mindlist is rated higher. Mindlist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Taskman averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Mindlist or Taskman have ads?

Taskman shows ads; Mindlist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mindlist or Taskman?

Mindlist ships an update fortnightly, and Taskman every 7 months. Most recently, Mindlist was updated on September 28, 2026 and Taskman on June 2, 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.*