# Purelist vs TaskTree by RadCollab

Purelist and TaskTree by RadCollab both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Purelist's written reviews are positive against 49% of TaskTree by RadCollab's. TaskTree by RadCollab's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (895 vs 41). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Purelist sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and TaskTree by RadCollab sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Purelist against 4.5 for TaskTree by RadCollab. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaskTree by RadCollab has 895 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Purelist's written reviews are positive against 49% of TaskTree by RadCollab's.

Purelist ships an update fortnightly, TaskTree by RadCollab every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Purelist | TaskTree by RadCollab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelist-notes-and-tasks/id1549367431/reviews)** | [4.5 (895 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasktree-by-radcollab/id1556852103/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **895** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 49.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shintaro Miyake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549367433) | [Perkins Team Enterprises LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551871165) |

## What reviewers say

### Purelist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelist-notes-and-tasks/id1549367431)

This app helps organize thoughts and manage tasks with a minimalist approach. It focuses on core functionality for productivity, offering features like sorting, widgets, and indentation. An optional Pro version unlocks advanced features like reminders and iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Free item sorting, Home screen widget, Mark important items, Indentation for outlines, Search by item, Swipe to complete/delete, Add item descriptions

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $0.49 | per month |
| Purelist Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $4.99 | per year |
| Purelist Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $24.99 | one-time |
| Purelist Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


### TaskTree by RadCollab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasktree-by-radcollab/id1556852103)

Organize your day with a flexible to-do list and planner. Features include auto-scheduling, a Pomodoro timer, and gamified elements like bird collection and evolution.

**Highlights:** Daily agenda planning, Overdue cleanup, Auto scheduling, Pomodoro timer, Bird collection & evolution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Support Us 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Support Us 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Support Us 2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Support Us 3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Support Us 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support Us 5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Support Us 6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Support Us 7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Support Us 8.99 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Support Us 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Customizable and versatile
- 👍 Helpful for organization and productivity
- 💡 Unique pay-what-you-can model
- 🎉 Rewarding confetti for completed tasks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches causing app crashes or freezes
- 💰 Frequent payment pop-ups disrupting usage
- 🕰️ Lack of reminders or notifications for tasks
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing old tasks and lists

**Reported bugs**

- Permissions and payment pop-ups not working properly
- Inability to delete tasks or tabs
- Calendar and widget functionality not working as expected
- Keyboard issues obscuring content

**Requested features**

- Monthly calendar view
- Ability to remove task times and dates
- Better widget customization options
- Sync across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Purelist free?

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

### Is TaskTree by RadCollab free?

TaskTree by RadCollab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Purelist or TaskTree by RadCollab?

Purelist is rated higher. Purelist averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while TaskTree by RadCollab averages 4.5 from 895 ratings.

### Do Purelist or TaskTree by RadCollab have ads?

Neither Purelist nor TaskTree by RadCollab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Purelist or TaskTree by RadCollab?

Purelist ships an update fortnightly, and TaskTree by RadCollab every 4 days. Most recently, Purelist was updated on June 10, 2026 and TaskTree by RadCollab on August 8, 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.*