Comparison

Which Thing First? (WTF?) vs Task Tree

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

Head to head
About

Which Thing First? (WTF?)

This app helps you determine the most effective order for completing your tasks. By asking a series of questions, it guides you through prioritizing your to-do list. A free version is available with limitations, with an option to upgrade for unlimited tasks.

Highlights
  • Task prioritization
  • Comparative task analysis
  • GTD methodology support
  • Unlimited task upgrade
  • Simple user interface
Features
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Too many things to do? Which one first? Which Thing First? (WTF?) helps you decide. Instead of staring at a long list, it shows you just two things at a time and asks the one question that cuts through: which thing first? Make a few quick, easy choices and WTF turns them into a clear, ranked order - so you always know what to do next. Love a method like Getting Things Done (GTD) by David Allen? Even with a great system, one question remains: which thing to get done first? That's the gap WTF fills. It's a refreshingly simple way to prioritize. No due dates to juggle, no system to learn. Just compare, two at a time, and let the ranking fall out - and watch a beautiful animation bring your prioritized list to life. Everything you need, nothing you don't: • Multiple lists - keep separate ones for work, home, what to read next, anything • Share a list - export it as text, copy it, or send its items to Apple Reminders • Siri & Shortcuts - ask for your top thing without opening the app • Available in English, French, Italian, German and Spanish • A fast, clean, fully accessible design for modern iPhone and iPad Perfect for: • To-do lists and tasks you can't seem to start • Deciding what to read, watch, play, or buy next • Ranking options when every choice feels equal • Anything that needs a clear first, second, third Free to use, with a one-time upgrade (no subscription) to unlock unlimited lists and items. No ads. No accounts. No tracking - your lists stay on your device. Made with care by a small, independent studio. Thank you for trying it - and if it helps you, a review means the world.

About

Task Tree

This task manager allows you to organize your to-do lists using a hierarchical tree structure. It automatically updates progress based on subtasks and offers iCloud backup for your data. Create unlimited subcategories to manage complex projects.

Highlights
  • Tree structured tasks
  • Automatic progress status updates
  • iCloud backup and restore
  • Unlimited subcategory depth
  • Easy-to-use interface
Features
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Task Tree — Organize anything as a tree Task Tree is a simple, powerful task manager built around tree‑structured tasks. Break any goal into projects, tasks, and subtasks — to any depth — and watch progress roll up automatically from the smallest detail to the big picture. Planning a trip, shipping a product, or just keeping a to‑do list? Task Tree keeps everything in a clear hierarchy that's easy to navigate. WHY TASK TREE • Think in trees — Nest tasks as deeply as you need. Big goals become projects; projects break down into tasks and subtasks. • Automatic progress — Check off the leaves and every parent task and project updates its progress for you. • See the whole picture — The Projects screen shows each project's progress, completion count, and due status at a glance. FEATURES • Unlimited subtask depth • Projects with live progress bars and due‑date tracking • Inline due dates with a built‑in calendar • Move a task (and its subtasks) anywhere — or promote it to its own project • Duplicate a task and its entire subtree • Drill‑down and full hierarchy views • iCloud backup & restore — keep your tree safe • Noteholic integration — send a tree to Noteholic, or import a note as a project (indentation becomes your hierarchy) Simple enough for a grocery list, structured enough for a big project. Plant your first tree today.

Screenshots

Which Thing First? (WTF?)4 screens
Task Tree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Task Tree at 3.7 against Which Thing First? (WTF?)'s 3.1. Task Tree also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Which Thing First? (WTF?)'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 56 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Which Thing First? (WTF?) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Task Tree asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Task Tree holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Which Thing First? (WTF?)'s written reviews are positive against 63% of Task Tree's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Which Thing First? (WTF?) ships an update every 2 months, Task Tree every 56 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Which Thing First? (WTF?) versus Task Tree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhich Thing First? (WTF?)Task Tree
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (10 ratings)3.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 56 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWestbrightNIK

Customer experience

Which Thing First? (WTF?)

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.0%

Task Tree

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Which Thing First? (WTF?)

One-time1
  • WTF Upgrade$1.99
None

Task Tree

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Which Thing First? (WTF?) free?
Which Thing First? (WTF?) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Task Tree free?
Task Tree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Which Thing First? (WTF?) or Task Tree?
Task Tree is rated higher. Which Thing First? (WTF?) averages 3.1 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Task Tree averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.
Do Which Thing First? (WTF?) or Task Tree have ads?
Neither Which Thing First? (WTF?) nor Task Tree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Which Thing First? (WTF?) or Task Tree?
Which Thing First? (WTF?) ships an update every 2 months, and Task Tree every 56 months. Most recently, Which Thing First? (WTF?) was updated on September 19, 2026 and Task Tree on August 26, 2026.

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