Comparison

Sublime Task vs Task Optimist

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

Head to head
About

Sublime Task

Features
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Your mind is for having ideas—not holding every loose end. Sublime Task turns scattered commitments into a calm, dependable system inspired by GTD. Capture anything in seconds, clarify what it means, organize the next action, and choose what to do with confidence. FROM INBOX TO ACTION • Capture tasks and ideas before they slip away • Use a guided clarify flow to decide whether an item is actionable • Add notes and checklists without losing context ORGANIZE YOUR WHOLE SYSTEM • Connect actions to goals, areas of focus, projects, and contexts • Plan with start dates, due dates, energy, and time required • Build custom action lists and filter for exactly what fits now • Keep reference material and review checklists together SEE THE BIG PICTURE • View internal events and actions in calendar views • Keep waiting, someday, tickler, completed, and uncategorized items in their proper place • Review your system regularly so it stays current • Sign in to keep your Sublime Task workspace available across supported devices OPTIONAL CALENDAR CONNECTION Connect Google Calendar only if you want to. Sublime Task can project its events into a dedicated managed calendar and show selected external or device calendars read-only. External events are never edited by Sublime Task. SUBSCRIPTION Sublime Task for iPhone requires an auto-renewing monthly or annual subscription. Apple may offer eligible new subscribers a 7-day introductory trial. Eligibility, price, and final terms are shown before you confirm. If no trial applies, Apple shows the subscription price before purchase. Manage or cancel in App Store subscription settings and restore eligible purchases in the app. Privacy Policy: https://sublimetask.com/privacy/ Terms and Conditions: https://sublimetask.com/terms/ Support: https://sublimetask.com/support/ GTD® and Getting Things Done® are registered trademarks of David Allen Company. Sublime Task is not affiliated with or endorsed by David Allen Company.

About

Task Optimist

Features
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Task Optimist is a different but powerful and simple project management tool. You input your tasks, deadlines, times and priorities. Task Optimist intelligently curates your agenda. If something takes longer than expected, Task Optimist automatically reschedules your remaining tasks. If a new task comes in, Task Optimist finds the best place for it in your schedule. If a deadline changes, Task Optimist adjusts your plan accordingly. Key features: Smart Scheduling – Tasks are automatically placed into your calendar so you never miss a deadline. Gantt Charts – Visualise your projects with dependencies, milestones, and progress tracking. Flexible Task Management – Create, edit, and organise tasks and priorities. Dependencies – Link tasks together so your workflow follows real-world order. Clean macOS Experience – Designed for focus and productivity on your Mac. Task Optimist is built for makers, freelancers, and teams who want to get more done without drowning in complexity. It gives you clarity, focus, and the peace of mind that your schedule is always optimised.

Screenshots

Sublime Task4 screens
Task Optimist3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Task Optimist at none against Sublime Task's 2. Task Optimist also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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. Sublime Task sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Task Optimist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Sublime Task versus Task Optimist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSublime TaskTask Optimist
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdrian Guerra MarreroAdrian Hill

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sublime Task

Subscriptions2
  • Sublime Task PRO7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Sublime Task Pro7 Days trial$44.991 Year
None

Task Optimist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sublime Task free?
Sublime Task is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Task Optimist free?
Task Optimist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sublime Task or Task Optimist have ads?
Neither Sublime Task nor Task Optimist shows ads.

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