Comparison

Paperless vs Task Flow

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

Head to head
About

Paperless

Create and organize any type of list with this beautifully designed, simple, yet powerful application. Customize your lists with icons and themes, and easily share them via email or text. Sync your data across devices for seamless access.

Highlights
  • Create any type of list
  • Customizable icons and themes
  • Checklist or regular list format
  • Send lists via email or iMessage
  • Automatic backup and syncing
  • Manual reordering and sorting
  • Passcode lock
Features
Currently charting
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Get the app that Macworld says "deserves a spot on your iPhone"! MAKE LISTS OF ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING Paperless is a simple but powerful app for making lists. Use it to create to do lists, make grocery lists, take notes, write an outline of a story, prepare notes for a presentation, make a list of gift ideas, plan a vacation... or anything else you'd want to make a list for. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED Assign a fun icon to each of your lists - there are over 450 to choose from. You can also select from 30 themes to customize the app's design to your liking. SIMPLE AND VERSATILE Paperless is easy to use with a clean, elegant and well thought out interface. Each list can either be a checklist or a regular list without checkboxes, making a wide variety of uses possible. REALLY HELPS YOU GET THINGS DONE For checklists and todo lists, many people prefer using Paperless over traditional "getting things done" apps - or, they use it in addition to one. There are no due dates or priority settings, so you're left to focus on the actual tasks at hand, rather than waste time changing those settings when your priorities change. Instead, if a particular task becomes important, you can simply move it to the top of the list. AUTOMATIC BACKUP AND SYNCING Automatically backup your lists and sync them between iOS devices via a free Dropbox account. POWERFUL FEATURES - send lists via email, others can import your list into their copy of Paperless - send a plain text version of a list via iMessage, or copy it into another app - easily duplicate lists - manually reorder lists and list items - sort list items alphabetically - copy and move items from one list to another - comprehensive search - passcode lock PRAISED BY THE PRESS "Paperless deserves a spot on your iPhone" - Lex Friedman, Macworld (4.5 out of 5 mice rating) "Paperless has a permanent spot on the first page of my iPhone's home screen... it will probably earn a similar spot on yours." - Marianne Schultz, AppShopper "... a good way to ensure things get done at your own pace, free of the disappointment of missing deadlines." - Nick Spence, Macworld UK "I've been trying many To Do apps since iPhone 1.0 -- from the expensive Things to Toodledo and others -- and I don't use any of them regularly. Most just require too much effort. Paperless is the first one I've found that hits that sweet spot between being simple enough you'll actually use it and powerful enough to be useful." - Marc Zeedar, REALbasic Developer Magazine (4.8 out of 5 rating) "This is one nice-looking list / task app... As a basic list app, the beautiful Paperless reigns supreme." - Bonnie Eisenman, 148apps.com (4 out of 5 rating) PRAISED BY USERS "Best app ever - The most incredibly useful app I've come across. Simple, effective and bloody marvelous!!!" "The simplicity of the interface and the flexibility given to the user is perfection." "Simply loved it - Best app I've ever downloaded, my life is so organized now! ..." "After having tried a good deal of apps to get myself more organized - both free and paid - it is clear that this tops them all. Other apps presented a kind of novelty; I could fool myself into thinking that I was more organized, but it was never long before I abandoned them because it was obvious that they consumed unnecessary time. Paperless, however, has truly helped. It is streamlined, it is simple, it is sumptuous" PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW If you love Paperless, please leave a review and star rating. Thank you!

About

Task Flow

This app is a comprehensive task manager and planner that helps you organize, plan, and track your tasks and projects. It offers versatile prioritization, multi-project integration, a focus timer, and customizable project visualizations to boost productivity and ensure deadlines are met.

Highlights
  • Versatile prioritization
  • Multi-project integration
  • Focus Timer
  • Project visualization (lists/Kanban)
  • Detailed task information
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Featured on the App Store: "The Best Apps for iOS 18", "Essential Productivity Apps", "Hot Apps", and more. Featured in the Media: "Task Flow focuses you on all upcoming tasks." - iPhoneBlog.de "Task Flow: The Ultimate app to stop hoarding tasks." - The Web App Market "My Task Flow gives you a beautiful overview of the tasks you need to tackle on next." - Creativerly Proudly created in Canada. Boost Your Productivity with Task Flow: To-Do & Reminders Task Flow is more than just a to-do list; it's a comprehensive task manager and planner designed to transform your good intentions into achievements. Whether you prefer a straightforward checklist approach or a full-fledged task management system, Task Flow adapts to your style. Organize, Plan, and Track with Ease Seamlessly organize and track your tasks, whether they're daily errands or part of larger projects. Task Flow's unique time-based view and customizable structures cater to how you work, ensuring your to-do list is always relevant and organized. Key Features of Task Flow: - Versatile Prioritization: Discover numerous ways to structure and prioritize tasks without losing sight of their project affiliations. Use Task Flow's dynamic 'My Task Flow' feature to focus on imminent tasks across all projects, ensuring no deadline is missed. - Multi-Project Integration: Easily link a single task, like 'buy car sweets', to multiple projects like 'Groceries' and 'Vacation', keeping you organized and efficient. Completion in one project marks it done everywhere. - Focus Timer: Boost your concentration with our Focus Timer. Set dedicated work periods and breaks to maintain productivity and avoid burnout. Extend timers for task completion and leverage the continuous option for uninterrupted work sessions. - Project Visualization: Visualize your projects your way – as simple lists or dynamic Kanban boards. Personalize with custom icons and colors to make each project uniquely yours. - Comprehensive Task Details: Enhance each task with subtasks, priorities, notes, and attachments for a detailed, organized approach. Highlight critical tasks within a project with elevated priorities. - Effortless Task Access with Widgets: Interact with your tasks directly from your iPhone and iPad Home screen. View and add tasks conveniently through our intuitive widgets. Task Flow is the ultimate organizer and tracker for anyone looking to master their to-do list, manage their day efficiently, and keep track of tasks in a GTD (Getting Things Done) manner. Whether you're planning daily tasks or tracking progress in various projects, Task Flow is your go-to app for staying organized and productive. Unlike some of the many task managers for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Task Flow is under active development and continues to grow with each new update. You can learn more at https://taskflowapp.com Website: https://taskflowapp.com Privacy Policy: https://taskflowapp.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://taskflowapp.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Paperless4 screens
Task Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Task Flow at Free against Paperless's $2.99. Task Flow also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Paperless's advantage is review sentiment (92% vs 78%) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Task Flow is free to download; Paperless costs $2.99 up front. Paperless sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Task Flow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Task Flow holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 487 and 329 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Paperless's written reviews are positive against 78% of Task Flow's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paperless ships an update every 2 months, Task Flow every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Paperless versus Task Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaperlessTask Flow
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (487 ratings)4.6 (329 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.7% of reviews — better78.2% of reviews
Number of ratings487 — better329
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#89 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB138 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames RhoadesVladimir Butko

Customer experience

Paperless

All ratings487 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral5.5%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews504 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.4%

Task Flow

All ratings329 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative11.5%

User reviews

Paperless

From 487 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Excellent organization and productivity tool
  • 📋 Customizable lists and checklists
  • 🔄 Reusable and recyclable lists
  • 🔒 Secure with Dropbox backup
  • 🌟 Simple and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 🖼️ Inability to add photos or images
  • 🔀 Difficulty rearranging list items
  • 🔒 Limited backup/sync options beyond Dropbox
  • 🔔 Absence of reminder or alarm features

Task Flow

From 329 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Smooth syncing across devices
  • 💡 Flexible task management (multiple projects, sections)
  • 👍 Clean and pleasing design
  • 👍 Helpful features (attachments, Pomodoro timer)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Lacking some advanced features (calendar integration, time tracking)
  • 🔍 Confusing UI in some areas (subtasks, board view)
  • 🔍 Limited customization options

Bugs and requests

Paperless

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Occasional app crashes or freezes
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • List data loss or disappearance
  • Compatibility problems with iOS updates

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add search and filtering capabilities
  • Integrate photo/image attachment support
  • Implement advanced list management features
  • Expand backup and sync options (e.g., iCloud)
  • Introduce reminder and alarm functionalities
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  • Implement folder or category organization for lists

Task Flow

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Dragging tasks can create unintended subtasks
  • Popup windows appearing behind the app
  • App icon image reverting unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Apple Watch app
  • Improved task sorting and scheduling
  • Better project management features (subfolders, archiving)
  • Customizable quotes and theming
  • Clickable links in notes

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Paperless

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
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  • Huge Tip$29.99
3 purchases

Task Flow

Subscriptions2
  • Task Flow+ Monthly (1 Month)$2.991 Month
  • Task Flow+ Annual (1 Year)14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Task Flow+ Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Paperless free?
Paperless costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Task Flow free?
Task Flow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Paperless or Task Flow?
Task Flow is rated higher. Paperless averages 4.4 out of 5 from 487 ratings, while Task Flow averages 4.6 from 329 ratings.
Do Paperless or Task Flow have ads?
Neither Paperless nor Task Flow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paperless or Task Flow?
Paperless ships an update every 2 months, and Task Flow every 3 weeks. Most recently, Paperless was updated on October 14, 2026 and Task Flow on October 14, 2026.

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