Comparison

SmallTask vs MarkTask

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

Head to head
About

SmallTask

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
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If you are a kind of person who wants to add notifications fast and easy, without filling a million of fields - SmallTask is the right app for you. Using SmallTask, you can add new task in a moment, just type the name and choose the date of notification. When task is completed - you can easily delete it and will disappear from the list. Notification actions allow you to postpone or delete task right when you receive a notification for it. You can also add new tasks on the go with Siri. Your tasks will be in sync across all of your devices with iCloud. You can download SmallTask for macOS in Mac the App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smalltask/id429053882?mt=12 If you have any questions, please email support@smalltask.net.

About

MarkTask

Features
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MarkTask is a convenient app that allows you to easily create task lists using Markdown files and utilize them like an advanced task management app. Not only can you mark tasks as complete within the app, but you can also use external AI tools to automatically generate Markdown files and manage those files effortlessly. Manage up to 7 Markdown files simultaneously, and set notifications and icon badges for each one to ensure you never miss an important task. Real-time sync: The Markdown files and the app synchronize in both directions. Any updates made in either will be reflected automatically. Notification feature: Set reminders for tasks so that you never miss an important deadline. Icon badges: Track progress directly on the app icon, ensuring you don’t overlook any incomplete tasks. AI Integration: Use external AI tools to easily generate Markdown files, then manage them seamlessly within the app. Start organizing your tasks in a simple yet efficient way with MarkdownTodo, the new standard in task management!

Screenshots

SmallTask3 screens
MarkTask4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmallTask at every 6 months against MarkTask's every 17 months. MarkTask's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SmallTask costs $1.99 and MarkTask $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmallTask ships an update every 6 months, MarkTask every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SmallTask versus MarkTask: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmallTaskMarkTask
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.6 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan Pavlov Pty Ltdshota komatsu

Bugs and requests

SmallTask

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

MarkTask

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmallTask

No in-app purchases

None

MarkTask

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmallTask free?
SmallTask costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MarkTask free?
MarkTask costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmallTask or MarkTask have ads?
Neither SmallTask nor MarkTask shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmallTask or MarkTask?
SmallTask ships an update every 6 months, and MarkTask every 17 months. Most recently, SmallTask was updated on November 1, 2026 and MarkTask on October 25, 2026.

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