Comparison

SmallTask vs Lynca

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

Lynca

Features
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Everything you save, always within reach. Every day, we come across things we'd like to revisit later; a video to watch, a recipe to try, a place to visit, or an idea worth remembering. Yet when the moment comes, finding that saved link often becomes a search of its own. Lynca gives your saved links a place to belong. - Save in two taps Whether you're browsing Safari or scrolling through social media, simply tap the Share button and choose Lynca. Because Lynca remembers your last destination, saving a new link takes just a couple of taps. - Organize naturally Create folders for every part of your life and keep your links exactly where you expect them. With a 20 thoughtfully designed icons and a clean interface, organizing feels simple and intuitive. - Remember more than just the link Add notes and locations to your saved links. Capture the details that matter so you can remember not only what you saved, but why you saved it. - Stay in Sync With iCloud Sync, your links stay up to date across your Apple devices automatically. Save something on one device and access it from another whenever you need it. - Find anything instantly Keyword search helps you locate saved links in seconds, even as your collection grows. - Private by design Lynca contains no ads and no tracking. Your saved links remain yours alone. Lynca Pro Unlock advanced organization features with a one-time purchase: ・Unlimited folders ・Create subfolders for deeper organization ・Lock folders with Face ID for additional privacy ・View registered locations on the map No subscriptions. No recurring fees. Just a single purchase and lifetime access. In a world full of information, Lynca helps you keep only what truly matters.

Screenshots

SmallTask3 screens
Lynca4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lynca at Free against SmallTask's $1.99. Lynca also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). SmallTask's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Lynca is free to download; SmallTask costs $1.99 up front. Lynca sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SmallTask asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmallTask ships an update every 6 months, Lynca weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SmallTask versus Lynca: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmallTaskLynca
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB11 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperIvan Pavlov Pty LtdMasaki Hattori

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

Lynca

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SmallTask

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Lynca

One-time5
  • Coffee$1.99
  • Cake$3.99
  • Lynca Pro$9.99
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  • Sushi$9.99
  • Dinner$19.99

Questions

Is SmallTask free?
SmallTask costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lynca free?
Lynca is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SmallTask or Lynca have ads?
Neither SmallTask nor Lynca shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmallTask or Lynca?
SmallTask ships an update every 6 months, and Lynca weekly. Most recently, SmallTask was updated on October 10, 2026 and Lynca on October 2, 2026.

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