# Notepad vs Tasky

The clearest difference is price: Tasky at Free against Notepad's $6.99. Tasky also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). Notepad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Tasky is free to download; Notepad costs $6.99 up front. Tasky sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Notepad against 5.0 for Tasky. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Notepad ships an update every 6 weeks, Tasky every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notepad | Tasky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-notes-checklist-pro/id1512948400/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasky-tasks-with-a-twist/id6448367302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 79 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [siarhei yatsuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511544233) | [Bezhan Odinaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524435909) |

## What reviewers say

### Notepad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-notes-checklist-pro/id1512948400)

Capture thoughts, pictures, voice notes, and checklists with this powerful yet simple notepad. Securely store logins and passwords, organize with categories, and easily find information with quick search. Includes reminders and backup options.

**Highlights:** Capture thoughts, pictures, and voice records, Create and manage checklists, Secure storage for logins and passwords, Organize notes with categories and colors, Quick search functionality, Backup and restore data, Password protection for app startup

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tasky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasky-tasks-with-a-twist/id6448367302)

Organize your daily to-dos with a clean interface and helpful features. Set reminders, track your progress, and sync across devices. Enjoy a visually appealing experience with animated backgrounds.

**Highlights:** Minimalistic UI/UX, Checklist functionality, Task history tracking, Customizable reminders, Animated backgrounds, iCloud synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tasky Plus Monthly | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notepad free?

Notepad costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tasky free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Notepad or Tasky?

Notepad and Tasky are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Notepad or Tasky have ads?

Neither Notepad nor Tasky shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notepad or Tasky?

Notepad ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tasky every 10 days. Most recently, Notepad was updated on October 4, 2026 and Tasky on October 6, 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.*