Comparison

Action Tasks vs Work Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Action Tasks

This to-do list app gamifies task completion with fun sound effects and vibrations. Organize tasks with custom lists, set reminders, and share your progress. It offers a clutter-free interface to help you stay focused and motivated.

Highlights
  • Gamified task completion with sound effects
  • Vibrating force feedback on task completion
  • Customizable task lists
  • Due dates and alarm reminders
  • List sharing via email
  • Automatic hiding of completed tasks
Features
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Action Tasks is an artisanal to do list app that makes completing your tasks fun and rewarding with action sounds and force feedback. Get in on the fun! Action Tasks animates and vibrates with amusing sound effects when you complete a task. Choose from a selection of more than forty task completion sounds including: whip cracks, cartoon sound effects, nuclear bombs, robots, gun shots, laser blasters, explosions and more. Action Tasks features a simple no clutter user interface that helps you focus on the tasks at hand. Custom lists keep track of your to do lists and reminders in style. Set due dates and alarms with notifications to never forget. Share lists via email, automatically hide completed tasks and manage and organize your lists with simple gestures. Action Tasks makes organizing simple, fun and motivational. Featured by Apple as "New and Notable" in Productivity at its debut. What our users are saying: "Amazing app! I'm never forgetting anything anymore." -Gabriel "This is just what the iPhone needs! Not only is it easy to use, but the sounds and vibrations after completing a task are cool." -Rich "I love this app! Such a fun way to keep track of your to do lists. Love the sound effects, too." -AGrrrl

About

Work Tracker

Features
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Work Tracker by VP Utils is your comprehensive time-tracking solution. Whether you are a freelancer billing hourly, an HR manager tracking attendance, or a developer managing agile sprints, we handle the numbers so you can focus on work. Take control of your hours, simplify reporting, and never struggle with timesheet math again. WHY WORK TRACKER? NO MORE CONTEXT SWITCHING • Seamless Switching: Switch active tasks with a single tap. The app handles background timer logic so you never lose a second. • DevOps States: Assign New, Active, Obstructed, Review, and Closed. View the chronological history of state changes — perfect for agile teams. NO MORE MANUAL MATH • Man-Day Calculator: Automatically convert hours into Man-Day fractions (MD). • Configurable Work Days: Set your standard hours (e.g., 8h, 7.5h) to match company rules. • Customizable Rounding: Precisely round reported hours and MD fractions to your required granularity (i.e. 30 minutes or 0.125 MD). • Dual-Level Tracking: Track Daily Level (attendance) and Task Level (project allocation) simultaneously. STAY ON TRACK • Always-On Tracking: Features stunning Live Activities and Dynamic Island support so you can view your current work state at a glance without opening the app. • Deadlines & Goals: Receive proactive alerts for upcoming task due dates, plus a notification the moment you hit your expected daily work hours. VISUAL TIMELINE & STATS • Interactive Graph: View and tap any task or break interval to edit start/end times down to the minute. • Deep History: Browse weekly/monthly summaries and instantly distinguish Gross vs. Net work time. • Rewards & Breaks: Mark breaks as Paid/Unpaid and track time-based or fixed-price rewards. LIQUID GLASS DESIGN & UX Experience our sleek new Liquid Glass UI, or switch to the classic Solid Color layout anytime. Includes guided onboarding and full Dark Mode support. PREMIUM & PRO FEATURES Take tracking to the next level (14-day free trial available): PREMIUM TIER: • Ad-Free Experience: Remove all ads. • Data Export: Export logs to XLSX and CSV for easy invoicing. • Desktop Apps: Access Work Tracker natively on macOS and other desktop platforms. PRO TIER (Includes Premium): • Cloud Sync & Backup: Safely back up logs. Start tracking on your iPhone, finish on your Mac or any other platform (all mobile and desktop platforms are supported)! And your transfered data are encrypted using RSA-2048 military grade encryption. • Multiple Workspaces (Spaces): Manage distinct projects. Includes a disableable auto-break system that pauses active tasks in other Spaces, preventing accidentally reported simultaneous work. • Web App Data Sync: Manage tracked data from any browser. PERFECT FOR: Freelancers, Developers, Remote Workers, and Managers who need to allocate resources effectively. Download Work Tracker today and make reporting effortless!

Screenshots

Action Tasks4 screens
Work Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Work Tracker at Free against Action Tasks's $0.99. Work Tracker also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Action Tasks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

Work Tracker is free to download; Action Tasks costs $0.99 up front. Work Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Action Tasks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Action Tasks versus Work Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAction TasksWork Tracker
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (69 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlassWave LLCVACLAV PLAVEC

In-app purchases

None

Action Tasks

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Work Tracker

Subscriptions4
  • Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly)14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium (Yearly)14 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Pro (Yearly)14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Action Tasks free?
Action Tasks costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Work Tracker free?
Work Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Action Tasks or Work Tracker have ads?
Work Tracker shows ads; Action Tasks does not.
Which is updated more often, Action Tasks or Work Tracker?
Action Tasks ships an update every 2 months, and Work Tracker every 2 months. Most recently, Action Tasks was updated on November 1, 2026 and Work Tracker on October 31, 2026.

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