# Tasks vs Notepad Live

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Notepad Live at 100% against Tasks's 57%. Notepad Live also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Tasks's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (54 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tasks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Notepad Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notepad Live holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tasks has 54 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Tasks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Notepad Live's.

Tasks ships an update every 2 days, Notepad Live every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tasks | Notepad Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-create-live-activities/id1643213477/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-live/id6448857194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rihab Mehboob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441916319) | [heyylol, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496642232) |

## What reviewers say

### Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-create-live-activities/id1643213477)

Personalize your lock screen and Dynamic Island with to-do lists. Customize appearance and hide tasks as needed. Track progress with a 12-hour timer for up to 5 tasks.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen task display, Dynamic Island integration, Customizable appearance, Hide tasks option, 12-hour timer, Up to 5 tasks

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tasks Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |


### Notepad Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notepad-live/id6448857194)

Display and manage your notes directly on your Lock Screen using Live Activities. Easily update notes by tapping the Live Activity, and swipe to clear them. Customize your notes with colors and unlimited lists through an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Lock Screen notes via Live Activities, Tap to open and update notes, Swipe to clear notes, Add controls to Control Center/Lock Screen, Unlimited lists with subscription, Color personalization for lists

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Live+ (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Live+ (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tasks free?

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

### Is Notepad Live free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tasks or Notepad Live?

Notepad Live is rated higher. Tasks averages 4.4 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Notepad Live averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Tasks or Notepad Live have ads?

Notepad Live shows ads; Tasks does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tasks or Notepad Live?

Tasks ships an update every 2 days, and Notepad Live every 4 days. Most recently, Tasks was updated on November 3, 2026 and Notepad Live 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.*