Outliner for iPad vs Notes & Tasks Manager
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Outliner for iPad
This application is an iPad-exclusive outlining tool. It is a legacy version, with a universal app available for new users. Contact the developer for any inquiries.
- Outlining tool
- iPad exclusive
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** This is the iPad only version of Outliner. Outliner is now a Universal app, so new users should purchase that version instead. Please contact us for any questions. Thanks! **
Notes & Tasks Manager
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Notes & Tasks helps you organize personal notes, tasks, reminders, and categories in a simple and focused app. Create notes, add task details, set priorities, assign categories, search your content, and track progress using Not Applicable, Pending, and Completed statuses. You can also set reminders and export or import your data as JSON backup files. Features: • Create, edit, and delete notes and tasks • Add title, content, priority, due date, and categories • Track status: Not Applicable, Pending, Completed • Search notes by title, content, and category • Set one-time, daily, or weekday reminders • Export and import JSON backups • Optimized for iPhone and iPad Notes & Tasks is designed for simple personal productivity without unnecessary complexity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Notes & Tasks Manager at Free against Outliner for iPad's $4.99. Outliner for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Notes & Tasks Manager is free to download; Outliner for iPad costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Outliner for iPad | Notes & Tasks Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CarbonFin | Ahmad Zainuddin Bin Zakaria |
Bugs and requests
Outliner for iPad
Reported bugs
12 issues- Font size settings don't include larger options
- Copy and paste functionality lost in recent updates
- OPML export doesn't preserve outline hierarchy in Word
- Text selection and cursor placement issues
- Sync authentication failures causing data loss
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- App crashes when creating new outlines
- Formatting lost when cutting and pasting
- Dropbox sync not automatic, requires manual setup per file
- Dialog changes don't update until closed
- Slow startup time on iPad
- Small touch targets for expand/collapse buttons
- Multi-line note preview not available
Requested features
20 requests- Larger font size options and accessibility settings
- Color coding and text formatting (bold, italics)
- Folder-based organization for outlines
- Due dates and reminders for tasks
- Password protection and encryption
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- PDF export functionality
- Keyboard shortcuts for navigation and hierarchy changes
- Multi-select and batch operations
- Columns for additional metadata
- Dark mode or customizable color themes
- Gantt chart or timeline view
- Desktop application for Windows/Mac
- Universal app (single purchase for iPhone and iPad)
- Automatic syncing without manual trigger
- Ability to move outlines between lists
- Rich text formatting in notes
- Web link detection and built-in browser
- Image and attachment support
- Numbered list export
- Integration with Google Tasks or iOS Reminders
Notes & Tasks Manager
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Outliner for iPad
No in-app purchases
Notes & Tasks Manager
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Outliner for iPad free?
Is Notes & Tasks Manager free?
Do Outliner for iPad or Notes & Tasks Manager have ads?
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