# MergeX vs FirstSeed Tasks

The clearest difference is rating: FirstSeed Tasks at 4.8 against MergeX's 4.3. MergeX's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MergeX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and FirstSeed Tasks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FirstSeed Tasks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of MergeX's written reviews are positive against 74% of FirstSeed Tasks's.

MergeX ships an update every 3 weeks, FirstSeed Tasks every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 27, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MergeX | FirstSeed Tasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mergex-notes-calendar-tasks/id1591349335/reviews) | **[4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstseed-tasks-ai-plus-todo/id1627018604/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [梦迪 纪](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542564199) | [FirstSeed Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321260277) |

## What reviewers say

### MergeX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mergex-notes-calendar-tasks/id1591349335)

This app offers a customizable workspace with integrated notes, tasks, calendar, focus timer, and statistics modules. Tailor your workflow with various plugins and themes across your Apple devices. It prioritizes user experience and data privacy.

**Highlights:** Modular workspace customization, Integrated notes with Markdown, Task management with Kanban mode (upcoming), Calendar with timeline and list views, Focus timer with statistics, Cross-device compatibility (iPhone, iPad, Mac), Multiple themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro subscription | $2.49 | per month |
| Yearly Pro subscription | $25.49 | per year |


### FirstSeed Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firstseed-tasks-ai-plus-todo/id1627018604)

Manage your tasks efficiently with a visually organized board, timeline, and timer. An AI assistant optimizes workflows, and it integrates with a calendar. Track to-dos, share projects, and customize your experience with various themes and widgets.

**Highlights:** Board view for task organization, Timeline for schedule management, Timer and Pomodoro timer for focus, AI assistant for workflow optimization, Integration with FirstSeed Calendar, Cross-device sync, Project sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Team Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Personal Yearly | $26.99 | per year |
| Team Yearly | $95.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MergeX free?

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

### Is FirstSeed Tasks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MergeX or FirstSeed Tasks?

FirstSeed Tasks is rated higher. MergeX averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while FirstSeed Tasks averages 4.8 from 15 ratings.

### Do MergeX or FirstSeed Tasks have ads?

Neither MergeX nor FirstSeed Tasks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MergeX or FirstSeed Tasks?

MergeX ships an update every 3 weeks, and FirstSeed Tasks every 2 weeks. Most recently, MergeX was updated on July 27, 2026 and FirstSeed Tasks on September 20, 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.*