Comparison

Formbook vs Task Timeline Gantt

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

Head to head
About

Formbook

This app allows you to create structured notes that function like database forms, saving you time and providing instant chart statistics. It supports collaboration, cross-device synchronization, and AI-powered form building with numerous field types.

Highlights
  • Form-based note creation
  • Instant chart statistics
  • Notebook sharing for collaboration
  • AI-powered automated form builder
  • 30+ form field types
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Export to PDF and CSV
Features
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Formbook: the revolutionary personal database app. Formbook is a new generation database app in which you create form based notes to easily store information. Formbook is the perfect app for structured information note taking. With Formbook, notes behave like database forms: create a notebook and define the fields you need to store your information. Form based notes have amazing benefits: - Gain a huge amount of time while taking notes as you just need to fill in form fields. - Instantly obtain chart stats on the data contained in your notebooks. - Share notebooks for collaboration with other Formbook users. Here are some usage examples. Create notebooks to: - Keep track of your progress in sport training. - Remember your favorite restaurants in places you visit. - Store your recipes. - Follow to do tasks. - Prepare a trip by describing the places to visit. - Keep track of any object inventory (with barcode reader). Formbook comes with a powerful dashboard feature that visually displays charts on your data. Personalize your charts and analyse data in detail. Formbook is cross device: notes are automatically synchronized on your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch via iCloud. Formbook is also available on your Apple Watch: access your notes and notebooks directly from you Apple Watch. Formbook is powered by AI: save time with the new automated form builder. Enter your notebook name and Formbook infers the database fields. Choose among 30 form field types when conceiving your notebook structure: - Short text field - Long text field - Secret text field revealed by FaceID or TouchID - Code text field (programming languages) - Number - Currency - Stepper (number) - Slider (number) - Calculation (using the data from other fields) - Yes/No button - Date and Time fields - Duration - Images and photos - List of elements (with optional checkboxes) - List of tags - Rating (with stars) - Email (with compose button) - Address (with map access) - Phone number (with compose button) - URL (with browse button) - Barcode and QR code (with scan button) - Current location (latitude, longitude, address) Export your notes as PDF file and CSV file to use the data with spreadsheet apps.

About

Task Timeline Gantt

Features
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**Task Timeline Gantt — Plan, Track, and Deliver** Whether you're managing a product launch, a home renovation, or a personal project, Task Timeline Gantt gives you the clarity to see exactly where everything stands — and what needs to happen next. **A Timeline That Actually Makes Sense** The Gantt chart view puts your entire project on one screen. Drag to move tasks, resize bars to adjust durations, and see how everything fits together at a glance. Need to mark a key delivery date? Zero-duration milestones render as crisp diamonds so critical moments never get lost in the timeline. **Dependencies That Keep You Honest** Link tasks together so you always know what's blocking what. Dependency arrows connect automatically — even to milestone diamonds — so your schedule reflects reality, not wishful thinking. **Kanban When You Need It** Switch to the Kanban board when you want to focus on status rather than schedule. Drag cards between columns to move work forward. Both views stay in sync, so you're always looking at the same underlying data no matter which perspective you prefer. **Export in Any Format** When it's time to share your plan, Task Timeline Gantt has you covered: - **PDF** — sharp, print-ready, and easy to attach to any email or document - **PNG** — a clean image of your chart, ready to drop into a presentation or report - **Excel** — a full spreadsheet of your task data, compatible with Microsoft Excel and Apple Numbers - **XML** — a project file importable into other planning tools Exports are generated entirely on-device. No account required, no data sent to a server. **Seamless iCloud Sync** Your projects stay in sync across all your Apple devices automatically via iCloud. Start a plan on your iPhone, refine it on your iPad, and present it from your Mac — everything is always up to date. **Built for iPhone, iPad, and Mac** Task Timeline Gantt is a single universal purchase that runs natively on all your Apple devices. The Mac app is a full-featured desktop experience — not a scaled-up phone app — with a fixed side panel, native save dialogs, and keyboard-friendly interactions. **Private by Design** Your project data belongs to you. Task Timeline Gantt does not collect personal information, does not serve ads, and does not require an account. Everything is stored locally and in your own private iCloud container. **Entries (projects, tasks, owners and categories) can be in your native language!** --- *Plan with confidence. Ship on time.*

Screenshots

Formbook4 screens
Task Timeline Gantt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Formbook at Free against Task Timeline Gantt's $5.99. Formbook also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Task Timeline Gantt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#130 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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

Formbook is free to download; Task Timeline Gantt costs $5.99 up front. Formbook sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Task Timeline Gantt asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Formbook ships an update every 4 days, Task Timeline Gantt every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Formbook versus Task Timeline Gantt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFormbookTask Timeline Gantt
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.5 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank—#130 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS17.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMathieu MorgenszternMICHAEL STONE

Bugs and requests

Formbook

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Crashes on macOS Ventura and newer
  • Crashes when validating fields in new notes
  • Export functionality issues with CSV and PDF
  • Barcode field scans but cannot search by barcode
  • Star rating field too sensitive to accidental changes
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  • Performance degradation with photos in notes
  • Text field labels not visible in note panel
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Import duplicates data instead of updating
  • Occasional freezing and slowness
  • Watch app syncing problems
  • In-app purchase requires repurchase after updates

Requested features

30 requests
  • Field-specific search functionality
  • Advanced multi-criteria filtering
  • Table/spreadsheet view for data
  • Password/biometric app protection
  • Rich text formatting (bold, italic, colors)
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  • File attachment support (PDFs, documents)
  • Drag-and-drop image insertion
  • Move notes between notebooks
  • Duplicate notebook without content
  • Advanced calculated fields with date math
  • Print functionality for records and lists
  • Customizable PDF export templates
  • Folder organization for notebooks
  • Read-only mode for records
  • Barcode scanning search capability
  • Calendar integration
  • Reminder/alert field with notifications
  • Multiple image support per field
  • Keyboard shortcuts/Shortcuts app integration
  • Collaborative sharing between users
  • Template creation for notebooks
  • Undo/backup functionality
  • Batch operations (edit, delete multiple)
  • Tag autocomplete with global tag list
  • Sub-tags support
  • Column/card view options
  • Adjustable font sizes
  • Home button for quick navigation
  • Bulk import with update option
  • Android version

Task Timeline Gantt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Formbook

One-time2
  • Notebook sharing$3.99
  • Additional fields pack$3.99
None

Task Timeline Gantt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Formbook free?
Formbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Task Timeline Gantt free?
Task Timeline Gantt costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Formbook or Task Timeline Gantt have ads?
Neither Formbook nor Task Timeline Gantt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Formbook or Task Timeline Gantt?
Formbook ships an update every 4 days, and Task Timeline Gantt every 3 weeks. Most recently, Formbook was updated on October 14, 2026 and Task Timeline Gantt on October 9, 2026.

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