# Kanban vs Unloop

The clearest difference is rating: Unloop at 5.0 against Kanban's 4.5. Unloop also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Kanban's advantage is ratings volume (279 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kanban sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Unloop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unloop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kanban has 279 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Kanban ships an update fortnightly, Unloop every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kanban | Unloop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanban-doneit/id1540325366/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unloop-focus-time/id6811465654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 202 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DesignTech SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540325368) | [Jose Luis Duran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481127850) |

## What reviewers say

### Kanban

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanban-doneit/id1540325366)

This app helps you organize daily to-dos, work projects, and goals with a simple, intuitive interface. It offers extensive customization and various views to manage tasks efficiently and see your progress clearly.

**Highlights:** Folders, categories, and tags for organization, Multiple task views (list, grid, board), Unlimited tasks and subtasks, Sync across devices via iCloud, Reminders and calendar integration, Customizable home screen and widgets, Dark mode and native design

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Doneit Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful and clean UI design
- 🔧 Highly customizable with extensive options
- 📱 Cross-platform support (Mac, iPad, iPhone)
- 🏷️ Flexible task organization with tags, folders, categories
- 📊 Multiple view options (Kanban, timeline, grid, list)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and instability
- 🔄 Unreliable sync between devices
- ❌ Unintuitive and confusing user interface
- 📚 Lack of documentation and tutorials
- ⚠️ Data loss and disappearing tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappear or get lost during sync
- Sync fails between Mac and iPhone/iPad
- Subtasks not syncing across devices
- Kanban board columns duplicating
- Timeline view broken with tiny blocks and poor layout

**Requested features**

- Drag and drop functionality for tasks and boards
- Better Kanban board implementation with custom column ordering
- Sample templates for new users
- Improved timeline view with zoom controls
- Export functionality (PDF, XLSX, CSV)


### Unloop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unloop-focus-time/id6811465654)

This app helps you break free from addictive digital habits by creating automated boundaries around distracting apps and websites. Reclaim lost time for deep work, study, or family by setting up instant focus modes, location-based restrictions, and smart schedules.

**Highlights:** Instant Focus Modes, NFC Tap-to-Lock, Location Zones, Smart Routine Schedules, School Time Focus, Parental Controls, Family Sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Individual Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kanban free?

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

### Is Unloop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kanban or Unloop?

Unloop is rated higher. Kanban averages 4.5 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Unloop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Kanban or Unloop have ads?

Neither Kanban nor Unloop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kanban or Unloop?

Kanban ships an update fortnightly, and Unloop every 5 days. Most recently, Kanban was updated on October 22, 2026 and Unloop on October 13, 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.*