# OmniFocus 4 vs Text Flows

The clearest difference is price: OmniFocus 4 at Free against Text Flows's $2.99. OmniFocus 4 also leads on ratings volume (346 vs 1) and device support (5 vs 3). Text Flows's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

OmniFocus 4 is free to download; Text Flows costs $2.99 up front. OmniFocus 4 sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Text Flows asks for nothing beyond the download.

Text Flows holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OmniFocus 4 has 346 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OmniFocus 4 ships an update every 3 weeks, Text Flows monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OmniFocus 4 | Text Flows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (346 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omnifocus-4/id1542143627/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-flows/id6450016607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **346** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 138 MB | 0 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Omni Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/281731738) | [礼 付](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487345625) |

## What reviewers say

### OmniFocus 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omnifocus-4/id1542143627)

This task management application helps busy professionals organize and prioritize their work. It offers a unified interface across multiple Apple devices, allowing users to create, organize, and focus on tasks efficiently. A free trial is available.

**Highlights:** Unified interface across Apple devices, Task creation and organization, Perspectives Bar for navigation, Focus mode for specific projects, Secure, end-to-end encrypted sync, Universal cross-platform purchase

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legacy Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Legacy Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Upgrade to v4 from v1-v3 | $37.49 | one-time |
| Upgrade v4 to Pro from v1-v3 | $37.49 | one-time |
| Unlock Standard | $74.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade from Standard to Pro | $74.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to v4 Pro from v1-v3 | $74.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Streamlined and better than ever
- 🔒 End-to-end encrypted
- 👍 Universal interface across devices
- 🚀 Powerful task management features
- 👍 Customizable perspectives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and laggy
- 👎 Clunky and confusing user interface
- 👎 Degraded user interface compared to previous version
- 🐛 Sync issues and slow synchronization
- 👎 Lacks important features like time-sensitive notifications

**Reported bugs**

- View options button not working consistently
- Custom perspectives not persisting in sidebar
- App crashing on launch
- Drag and drop functionality issues
- Incorrect task completion when adding new tasks

**Requested features**

- Markdown support in notes
- Gantt view for projects
- Ability to reorder perspectives in the sidebar
- Print to PDF with due dates and completed dates
- Natural language processing for task creation


### Text Flows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-flows/id6450016607)

This app allows you to convert your spoken words into text for notes, stories, or capturing ideas. It offers unlimited recording and prioritizes user privacy by storing all data locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Hands-free note taking, Unlimited recording duration, Local data storage for privacy, Multi-language support, Universal iOS compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OmniFocus 4 free?

OmniFocus 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Text Flows free?

Text Flows costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OmniFocus 4 or Text Flows?

Text Flows is rated higher. OmniFocus 4 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 346 ratings, while Text Flows averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OmniFocus 4 or Text Flows have ads?

Neither OmniFocus 4 nor Text Flows shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OmniFocus 4 or Text Flows?

OmniFocus 4 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Text Flows monthly. Most recently, OmniFocus 4 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Text Flows on November 3, 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.*