Comparison

iTasks+ vs FernTask

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

Head to head
About

iTasks+

Features
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iTasks+ is the first of a series of applications to be launched, that minimize the use of papers, ink etc. preserving a healthy planet. It is an application to help the user follow up every day’s tasks in a virtual way avoiding the impact of traditional business systems on the environment, and in this way helping to maintain a greener environment.  Within this application, the User can create to-do tasks in very simple steps. The tasks’ records: • May be arranged in groups as per the User’s needs • Are set in gradient grey colors with the lighter color being at the top and indicating the highest importance / priority and the darker color at the bottom indicating the lowest importance / priority • May be dragged / moved upwards or downwards in the list changing their priority to higher or lower respectively • May have detailed notes for each task, so that the User have the necessary notes related to the Task • May have a reminder alarm available to be set, if the User wish to use it, to make sure that an important task is not missed • May be edited individually, at any time • May be deleted individually or several of them, at any time • May be duplicated individually or several of them, at any time • May be marked as Completed • May be stored locally in the User’s device or in the User’s iCloud account so they can be synchronized to all the iOS and iPadOS devices of the User

About

FernTask

This app offers straightforward daily task tracking for teams, allowing for quick task completion and creation using templates. It keeps today's tasks prominent and enables flexible task management and collaboration with activity logs for transparency. Stay connected with teammates through comments, calls, texts, and customizable notifications.

Highlights
  • Dead simple daily task tracking
  • Task templates for quick creation
  • "My Day" page for today's tasks
  • Flexible task creation, modification, and delegation
  • Activity logs for transparency
  • In-app commenting and direct communication
  • Customizable notifications
Features
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FernTask is built to provide dead simple daily task tracking for teams that aren't tied to their desks. We built it for you. You can get your team up and running in just a few minutes. * FernTask is simple: Our primary design focus is to make the most common tasks as quick as possible. Tap complete and move on to what's important. Use task templates to speed up the creation of similar tasks. * FernTask keeps the focus on today: Our design keeps today's tasks front and center with the "My Day" page. * FernTask is flexible: anyone on your team is able to create, modify and delegate tasks. This allows tasks to be managed by the team lead or driven by collaboration. Activity logs provide transparency by showing what was changed by which teammates and when the modifications occurred. * FernTask keeps you connected: Comment on a task to keep teammates informed. Tap a task's address for turn-by-turn directions. Tap your teammate's name to call or text. Customize what kind of task and team events will trigger notifications. FernTask is completely free to use for small teams of up to three people. For larger teams we provide subscriptions which include a two free week trial for new subscribers. Subscription plans are organized by team size so that one teammate's subscription can cover the entire team. Get in touch with us any time at support@ferntrail.com. We are here to answer your questions and make sure that any issues get resolved.

Screenshots

iTasks+4 screens
FernTask4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iTasks+ at none against FernTask's shown. iTasks+ also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. iTasks+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FernTask sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTasks+ ships an update every 2 weeks, FernTask every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on May 19, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
iTasks+ versus FernTask: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTasks+FernTask
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDOTTEDCLOUD LTDKeith Sheppard

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iTasks+

One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$0.99
3 purchases

FernTask

Subscriptions3
  • Growing Team Plan (Monthly)14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Midsize Team Plan (Monthly)14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Large Team Plan (Monthly)14 Days trial$19.991 Month

Questions

Is iTasks+ free?
iTasks+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FernTask free?
FernTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iTasks+ or FernTask have ads?
FernTask shows ads; iTasks+ does not.
Which is updated more often, iTasks+ or FernTask?
iTasks+ ships an update every 2 weeks, and FernTask every 5 weeks. Most recently, iTasks+ was updated on May 19, 2026 and FernTask on June 11, 2026.

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