# Task Flow vs DayCanvas

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Task Flow at 76% against DayCanvas's 0%. DayCanvas's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Task Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and DayCanvas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Task Flow ships an update every 3 weeks, DayCanvas every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Task Flow | DayCanvas |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-flow-tasks-and-checklists/id1591229483/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **337** | — |
| Positive reviews | **76.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 138 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladimir Butko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556257481) | [Seungwoo Choe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660506601) |

## What reviewers say

### Task Flow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-flow-tasks-and-checklists/id1591229483)

This app is a comprehensive task manager and planner that helps you organize, plan, and track your tasks and projects. It offers versatile prioritization, multi-project integration, a focus timer, and customizable project visualizations to boost productivity and ensure deadlines are met.

**Highlights:** Versatile prioritization, Multi-project integration, Focus Timer, Project visualization (lists/Kanban), Detailed task information, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Task Flow+ Monthly (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Task Flow+ Annual (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Task Flow+ Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Smooth syncing across devices
- 💡 Flexible task management (multiple projects, sections)
- 👍 Clean and pleasing design
- 👍 Helpful features (attachments, Pomodoro timer)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Lacking some advanced features (calendar integration, time tracking)
- 🔍 Confusing UI in some areas (subtasks, board view)
- 🔍 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Dragging tasks can create unintended subtasks
- Popup windows appearing behind the app
- App icon image reverting unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch app
- Improved task sorting and scheduling
- Better project management features (subfolders, archiving)
- Customizable quotes and theming
- Clickable links in notes


### DayCanvas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daycanvas-daily-planner/id6446752238)

Organize your day with a planner that tracks your time and provides insights into your activities. Set work and break durations, categorize tasks, and monitor your progress over time. Sync your data across devices for seamless planning.

**Highlights:** Task scheduling with work/break durations, Task categorization and time analysis, Live Activity for time remaining, Weekly and long-term progress tracking, iCloud sync across devices, Palette feature for recurring tasks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayCanvas+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| DayCanvas+ Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| DayCanvas+ Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Task Flow free?

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

### Is DayCanvas free?

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

### Do Task Flow or DayCanvas have ads?

Neither Task Flow nor DayCanvas shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Task Flow or DayCanvas?

Task Flow ships an update every 3 weeks, and DayCanvas every 2 days. Most recently, Task Flow was updated on November 3, 2026 and DayCanvas on November 3, 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.*