# GoalMap vs CanGoal

The clearest difference is device support: GoalMap at 5 against CanGoal's 3. GoalMap also leads on ratings volume (283 vs 72) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoalMap sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CanGoal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 4.7 for GoalMap against 4.7 for CanGoal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 283 and 72 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of GoalMap's written reviews are positive against 95% of CanGoal's.

GoalMap ships an update weekly, CanGoal every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GoalMap | CanGoal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goalmap-goal-planner-and-to-do/id1555022550/reviews) | [4.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cangoal-simple-task-planner/id6443831421/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **283** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | **94.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 177 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou North Gate Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555015320) | [Zaozao Island Technology CO., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388215616) |

## What reviewers say

### GoalMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goalmap-goal-planner-and-to-do/id1555022550)

This app helps you achieve your personal and professional objectives by organizing your goals and tasks. It provides tools for planning, tracking progress, and managing your time effectively to ensure you stay focused on what truly matters.

**Highlights:** Create goal and task plans, Daily and monthly calendar views, Desktop widgets for to-do lists, Daily accomplishment tracking, Task timing and progress recording, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $15.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $15.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium (Anual Pro) | $20.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $32.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to see all tasks classified under different goals
- 👍 Clean interface and helpful analysis screens
- 💡 Ability to quantify tasks for final goal
- 🚀 Intuitive and high in functionality
- 👍 Organizes important projects and keeps on track

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Customer service not responsive, issues with Pro activation
- 💰 Expensive subscription, limited capabilities in free version
- 🐛 Tasks with future dates display as 'due today'
- 🐛 Notification badge issues, not always accurate
- 🔧 Difficult to change date of multiple tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Subtask order cannot be changed on Mac version
- Language setting doesn't work, stays in Chinese
- Notification issues when there are too many tasks

**Requested features**

- Sync holiday data from calendar
- Option to hide task symbols for a more minimalist look
- Ability to create custom goal templates
- Tags or folders to organize goals
- Weighted tasks in progress tracking


### CanGoal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cangoal-simple-task-planner/id6443831421)

This app helps you track goals and habits with a fun, engaging interface. Visualize progress with charts and customize your experience. It offers "Goal Buddies" for motivation and syncs data across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Goal tracking, Schedule checklists, Goal Buddies for motivation, Focus timers, Habit tracking, Customizable interface, iCloud data synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GoalMap free?

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

### Is CanGoal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GoalMap or CanGoal?

GoalMap and CanGoal are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 283 and 72 ratings respectively.

### Do GoalMap or CanGoal have ads?

Neither GoalMap nor CanGoal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GoalMap or CanGoal?

GoalMap ships an update weekly, and CanGoal every 11 days. Most recently, GoalMap was updated on October 18, 2026 and CanGoal on October 17, 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.*