# SmallTask vs Dew

The clearest difference is price: Dew at Free against SmallTask's $1.99. Dew also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). SmallTask's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (57 vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Dew is free to download; SmallTask costs $1.99 up front. Dew sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. SmallTask asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dew holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmallTask has 57 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of SmallTask's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dew's.

SmallTask ships an update every 6 months, Dew every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmallTask | Dew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smalltask-simple-to-do-list/id413556268/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dew-voice-notes/id1546661599/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 6 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivan Pavlov Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/375311513) | [Aelius Venture Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519281356) |

## What reviewers say

### SmallTask

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smalltask-simple-to-do-list/id413556268)

Quickly add and manage tasks with simple notifications. Set reminders, postpone or delete tasks directly from notifications, and even add new tasks using Siri. Your to-do list syncs seamlessly across all your devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Fast task entry, Date-based notifications, Notification actions (postpone/delete), Siri integration for task creation, iCloud device sync

**Features:** Siri integration, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 📲 Seamless sync across devices
- 🔍 Helpful reminder feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality (no notes, repeat tasks, etc.)
- 💻 Incompatible with newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to add new tasks
- Sync issues between iPhone and iPad
- Reminders not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to add notes or details to tasks
- Option to repeat/reschedule tasks
- More customization (colors, fonts, etc.)
- Improved sync and backup features


### Dew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dew-voice-notes/id1546661599)

Record audio, transcribe it into text using AI, and organize your notes with categories and tags. Export notes in PDF or TXT format and share them easily. Offers multilingual support and automatic backups.

**Highlights:** AI-powered voice-to-text transcription, Note organization with categories and tags, Export notes to PDF and TXT, Multilingual support, Automatic cloud backups, Secure data handling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmallTask free?

SmallTask costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dew free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmallTask or Dew?

Dew is rated higher. SmallTask averages 4.6 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Dew averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SmallTask or Dew have ads?

Neither SmallTask nor Dew shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmallTask or Dew?

SmallTask ships an update every 6 months, and Dew every 2 months. Most recently, SmallTask was updated on September 24, 2026 and Dew on September 21, 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.*