# Today vs Task Monster

The clearest difference is ads: Today at none against Task Monster's shown. Task Monster's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and 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. Today sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Task Monster sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Task Monster holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Today's written reviews are positive against 86% of Task Monster's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Today | Task Monster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/today-to-do-list-and-planner/id330551758/reviews) | **[4.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-monster/id984028775/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 83.6% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chi Trung Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/457552271) | [Huu Phuoc Loi](https://appshunter.io/developer/442716824) |

## What reviewers say

### Today

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/today-to-do-list-and-planner/id330551758)

Manage your daily tasks with a simple, intuitive interface. Organize your to-dos by priority or custom order, and never miss a deadline with timely reminders. Access your tasks across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Simple daily task list, Task sorting and prioritization, Customizable repeat tasks, Notes and photos on tasks, Timely reminders with snooze, Home and Lock Screen widgets, iCloud sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Minimal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Neon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Meadow | $0.99 | one-time |
| 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


### Task Monster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-monster/id984028775)

Organize your personal to-dos with this task manager. Create tasks with due dates, reminders, and recurrence. Track upcoming and completed items with visual counters. Customize your experience with a changeable monster.

**Highlights:** Create tasks with due dates, Set reminders and recurrence, Track current, next, and completed lists, Visual and numeric day counter, Customizable monster character

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monster Package & No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Today free?

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

### Is Task Monster free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Today or Task Monster?

Task Monster is rated higher. Today averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Task Monster averages 4.6 from 26 ratings.

### Do Today or Task Monster have ads?

Task Monster shows ads; Today does not.

### Which is updated more often, Today or Task Monster?

Today ships an update every 4 weeks, and Task Monster every 4 weeks. Most recently, Today was updated on November 6, 2026 and Task Monster on November 1, 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.*