# Today vs GoodTask

The clearest difference is rating: GoodTask at 4.6 against Today's 4.2. GoodTask also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 18) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Today's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 73%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Today sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and GoodTask sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GoodTask holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoodTask has 2K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Today's written reviews are positive against 73% of GoodTask's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Today ships an update every 3 weeks, GoodTask every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Today | GoodTask |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/today-daily-task-planner/id330551758/reviews) | **[4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodtask-to-do-list-tasks/id1068039220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.4% of reviews** | 72.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 93 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chi Trung Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/457552271) | [haha Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/369684594) |

## What reviewers say

### Today

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/today-daily-task-planner/id330551758)

This app helps you manage your daily tasks with a clean slate each day. It offers features like reminders, recurring tasks, and priority setting to keep you organized. Unfinished tasks can be moved to another day or reactivated, and long-term goals can be stored separately.

**Highlights:** Daily clean slate, Important reminders, Recurring tasks, Priority setting, Someday view for long-term goals, List organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ocean | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Theme | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Attractive and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Efficient task management
- 👍 Helpful for staying organized
- 👍 Cheerful and uplifting design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of cloud sync and backup
- 🔒 No iPad or desktop version
- 🔒 Limited customization options
- 🐛 Issues with task reordering and list management

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Issues with task reordering and list management
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Badge notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Cloud sync and backup
- iPad and desktop versions
- More customization options (colors, themes, etc.)
- Improved task reordering and list management
- Recurring tasks and advanced scheduling options


### GoodTask

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodtask-to-do-list-tasks/id1068039220)

Organize your day and manage tasks with this powerful project manager. It syncs with your existing Reminders and Calendars, offering customizable views and smart lists to help you get things done.

**Highlights:** Syncs with iOS Reminders & Calendars, Customizable recurring tasks, List, Day, Week, Month, and Board views, Smart Lists with filters, Quick Actions for editing tasks, App Icon Badge & Notifications, Apple Watch and Today Widget support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoodTask Supporter | $19.99 | per year |
| Support Once | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $19.99 | one-time |
| Extra Support | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Support | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Essential app
- 👍 Integrates well with Apple ecosystem
- 👍 Customizable and flexible
- 👍 Comprehensive feature set
- 👍 Affordable one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues (crashes, freezes, sync problems)
- 🤔 Steep learning curve and complex UI
- 💰 Expensive for some users
- 🤔 Paywall blocks access to key features
- 🤔 Confusing upgrade/purchase model

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders disappearing or not syncing properly
- Widgets not working as expected
- Notifications not working reliably
- Inconsistent behavior when completing tasks

**Requested features**

- Automatic date and time parsing
- Ability to add calendar events
- Folders or hierarchical organization
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Browser/desktop access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Today free?

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

### Is GoodTask free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Today or GoodTask?

GoodTask is rated higher. Today averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while GoodTask averages 4.6 from 2K ratings.

### Do Today or GoodTask have ads?

Neither Today nor GoodTask shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Today or GoodTask?

Today ships an update every 3 weeks, and GoodTask every 6 days. Most recently, Today was updated on August 25, 2026 and GoodTask on September 23, 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.*