Comparison

TaskCow vs CalendarAlerts+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TaskCow

Features
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Till this day forgetting your tasks especially task meant to be done on the day itself is quite common, TaskCow focuses mainly on daily tasks so never worry anymore. Even if you don’t open the application TaskCow shows you all incomplete task(s) you have for the day in your home screen so you’ll be reminded of it making it hard for you to forget your tasks. Add Task, Delete Task, View Task, Be Reminded By Cow LIKE NEVER BEFORE FEATURES ◆ VIEW TASKS ON WATCH(Newly added in 1.4) - View all your tasks for the day, future tasks, completed tasks on your Apple Watch. - No intervention needed, whatever you do on TaskCow will be reflected on the watch automatically. ◆ VIEW ALL COMPLETED TASKS - View all your completed tasks that was automatically deleted, if you marked it completed. - Add back the task with same name and location, just left with date for you the user to set. - Totally remove records of your completed tasks. ◆ MONITOR WEATHER & FORECAST - Dynamic background throughout day & depending weather conditions ⁃ Its mainly Singapore supported since other Countries has limited request calls but it still works for other countries. ⁃ Requires Wifi and location services enabled. ⁃ Only track location for checking of weather no data will be kept. ◆ MARK TASKS AS COMPLETED OR INCOMPLETE - Those tasks marked as completed will be auto deleted after a day. ◆ FILTER HOW YOU VIEW TASK LIST IN APPLICATION , TASK TODAY OR ALL TASKS ◆ 85% OFFLINE, EXCEPT SEARCH NEARBY LOCATION FEATURE  & WEATHER FEATURE ⁃ You can enable/disable location access in your device’s setting. ⁃ It will require internet connection if not there won’t be results of locations nearby shown to you. ◆ COW-THEMED APPLICATION ⁃ Be reminded by Cow’s Moo once notification is set. ⁃ Cow inspired widgets that updates after any operations & when new day comes. ⁃ The widgets come in 3 sizes too. ⁃ The large widget allows you to click the button and be directed to the add task page directly, but only when you have the app running in background. ◆ DAILY TASK FOCUS ⁃ Task for the day will be automatically deleted after a day, same applies for widgets. ◆ DARK AND LIGHT THEMES ◆ ONLY SUPPORTED ON iPhone and M1 Macs PRIVACY ◆ THERE WILL NO TRACKING AT ALL, WE RESPECT OUR USER’S PRIVACY ABOUT ME TaskCow - Hi, my name is Caven a developer from Singapore this is my first application released on the App Store developed using SwiftUI all by myself, this application was created to integrate Cow which is one of my favourite animal of all time with Task Reminder. I enjoyed making this app since I learnt. Hope you don’t find the widgets boring but interesting since its cow themed. Thank You and please support me if you like my application. It's a free app now!! Get Your Own TaskCow Now!!!

About

CalendarAlerts+

Enhance your default calendar experience with unlimited custom alerts for events and tasks. This app offers powerful tools for creating, managing, and syncing your schedule across all your iOS devices, ensuring you never miss an important moment.

Highlights
  • Unlimited custom alerts per event
  • Set alerts minutes, hours, or days before/after
  • Seamless integration with iOS Calendar
  • Create, delete, copy, and move calendar entries
  • Add and apply default alerts
  • Manage multiple calendars
  • iCloud sync across devices
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Tired of missing important tasks, appointments, or events because of limited calendar alerts? CalendarAlerts+ is the ultimate event alert solution that breaks through the limits of the default iOS Calendar app, giving you complete control over your alerts. Unlimited Custom Alerts for Better Planning Unlike the default iPhone Calendar, which restricts you to just two alerts, CalendarAlerts+ allows you to set unlimited* alerts per event. Customize alert reminders for minutes, hours, or even days before or after your event starts — perfect for managing both immediate tasks and long-term plans. Smarter Calendar Integration CalendarAlerts+ syncs seamlessly with your built-in iOS Calendar, ensuring all your events and to-do lists stay updated. Enjoy enhanced views and improved scheduling features, including: - Traditional calendar view for visual clarity - Easily jump to any date in calendar view - Searchable list view for quick event lookup - Set specific date alerts where supported or choose flexible time periods Powerful Productivity Tools Stay organized with smart tools designed to simplify your schedule: - Create new events and tasks directly within the app - Quickly delete, copy or move calendar entries - Edit existing calendar entries effortlessly - Add up to five default alerts that instantly apply to new events and easily apply these defaults to existing events. - Change the default start time for all-day events - Manage multiple calendars in one unified interface - Displays your preferred date and time format automatically Sync and Stay Updated With iCloud sync, your alert preferences are always backed up and available across all your iOS devices. Never Miss Important Moments Whether you're managing your to-do list, planning daily routines, or setting recurring alerts, CalendarAlerts+ ensures you stay on track with reliable and customizable alert reminders. Important Notes: *MS Outlook / Exchange calendars allow only one alert per event. *MS Outlook / Exchange calendars cannot have alerts that start after the event start time. *Google Calendar supports up to five alerts per event. Stay Organized Every Day! Download CalendarAlerts+ now and take full control of your calendar events. Perfect for busy schedules, goal tracking, and improved time management!

Screenshots

TaskCow4 screens
CalendarAlerts+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TaskCow at Free against CalendarAlerts+'s $2.99. TaskCow also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). CalendarAlerts+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TaskCow is free to download; CalendarAlerts+ costs $2.99 up front. TaskCow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CalendarAlerts+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaskCow ships an update every 3 weeks, CalendarAlerts+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TaskCow versus CalendarAlerts+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskCowCalendarAlerts+
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaven LimSolutions That Are Practical, LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TaskCow

One-time1
  • TaskCow Donation$1.99
None

CalendarAlerts+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TaskCow free?
TaskCow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CalendarAlerts+ free?
CalendarAlerts+ costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TaskCow or CalendarAlerts+ have ads?
Neither TaskCow nor CalendarAlerts+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TaskCow or CalendarAlerts+?
TaskCow ships an update every 3 weeks, and CalendarAlerts+ every 3 months. Most recently, TaskCow was updated on October 1, 2026 and CalendarAlerts+ on September 24, 2026.

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