Taskboard vs Purelist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Taskboard
Organize your tasks and projects with a visual drag-and-drop interface. Create unlimited lists, move items between them, and get a clear overview of your progress. Customize with colors and backgrounds to suit your workflow.
- Drag and drop organization
- Unlimited lists
- Visual overview of tasks
- Add notes and due dates
- Customizable backgrounds and colors
- Color-coded labels
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Drag and drop list organization that gives you a visual overview of your tasks and projects. Create as many lists as you need. Organize projects, tasks, and ideas. Drag cards from one list to another; move lists around. Simple and visual. **** 4.6/5 stars on the App Store (see reviews for 'All Versions' if most recent update isn't showing ratings yet). "I love this app, this is the real way to-do lists should be approached" - Alex jordan dp "Direct, concise, Visible!" - Techbug "Fast UI does what you want. I use it for work, it lives in my dock" - f1vespeed "Like others have said, it is simple and intuitive" - Beowulf11787 "I've used several task apps, but this is my favorite. It's simple, quick, and clear, so it actually gets used." - 1000 Splinters "Spatial organization works best for me...I've tried dozens of list makers and this one is the most satisfyingly simple." - isewstuff "Doesn't require any manuals or complicated instructions. Very intuitive. Plus it's not bogged down with stuff you don't need and will never use. Fast, easy to use and it works! The developer nailed this!" - SoCal Lady "I'm in sales. This app provides a perfect way to keep me organized and focused at a glance" - Fc222 "Not useful at all.Useless app" - nick9087965 (to be fair, there are some bad reviews) Drag and drop organization You can create as many lists as you need. Adding items to your list can be done one-at-a-time or in bulk. Create a list for your projects, clients, to-dos, grocery list, research, homework, wedding plans, someday tasks, or ideas you want to research later. Not out of sight, out of mind Everything is in front of you, so you're less likely to forget something. An added advantage of this format is that your lists form an inverted bar graph - some will be short and others long. If you're using the app for project management you'll know the status of each project. Flexible Priorities, new info, schedule changes. They happen. Put your finger down on time-consuming add/edit/reorder organization tools. Spend less time editing and more time moving cards to suit your workflow. Get detailed Just type a few words to create a card in your list. If you want to add more information you can tap the card and add notes or set a due date. You can use the notes field to list subtasks if you want. You'll be able to see which cards have notes and due dates at a glance from the main screen. Full of color Pick a custom background. Subtle and light or bold and bright - more than 50 patterns are included. You can also add colored labels to your cards to make them stand out or indicate priority. In-app EXTRAS Thousands have enjoyed this app over the years with its base set of features. If you need more, you can install: - Colors: Add color to your cards and your boards. Color code them to make them stand out. - Projects: Group related sets of boards into projects to avoid clutter. It's like having multiple copies of the app. Features * Unlimited list boards * Tap on any card to additional notes, a due date, or a colored label * Get alerts for any tasks that are due * Rapidly enter tasks in batches * Drag any task card to any other list * Drag lists to rearrange them * Drag near the edges of the screen to auto-scroll * A layout that doesn't hide your tasks from you * Tap board title to edit or rename * 50+ background patterns to choose from * A nice built-in help guide to help you with any questions FULLY SUPPORTED Let me know if you need anything! You can always reach me from within the app or at steven@slidetorock.com Credits: Includes patterns from the following sites: http://ransie3.deviantart.com/art/Patterns-25-256499087 http://ivoivan.eu/portfolio/freebies
Purelist
This app helps organize thoughts and manage tasks with a minimalist approach. It focuses on core functionality for productivity, offering features like sorting, widgets, and indentation. An optional Pro version unlocks advanced features like reminders and iCloud sync.
- Free item sorting
- Home screen widget
- Mark important items
- Indentation for outlines
- Search by item
- Swipe to complete/delete
- Add item descriptions
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Purelist is a thought organizer for those who are serious about their work or studies. Purelist prioritizes your focus on what's important, not adding extra features or decorations to get your attention. If you are looking for a motivational tool, Purelist may not be for you. However, if you need something simple to help you achieve your goals, it may be perfect for you. Purelist can be used for daily planning, task management, and note taking. It's helpful for habit checklists, lecture notes, and shopping lists. Its clean interface won't steal your time. There are no ads, and it doesn't collect your data. Purelist has no checkboxes in the list and is completed by swiping, so it can be used for both task management and idea capture. The star icon indicates the urgency of tasks or the importance of ideas. Purelist is designed to do more with less, so you don't get confused and lose the features you need. Use Purelist to increase your productivity! Key Features: • Sort tasks and items freely. • Show your list on your home screen at any time with the widget. • Mark important items to mark them more prominently. • Use indentation for easier writing and reading outlines. • No need to title your lists and tasks. • Easily search by item. • Smooth completion and deletion as you work with each item. • Add descriptions to items to manage items in detail. For Pro: • Sync lists between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. • Set reminders for tasks and items. • View and manage reminders by date. • Quickly set reminders using date presets. • Send system notifications at set times. • Can repeat reminders on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annually schedule. • The list can be divided into groups to organize the list in more detail. • Subgroups can be added to a group.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Purelist at 4.6 against Taskboard's 4.2. Purelist also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Taskboard's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Taskboard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Purelist sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Purelist holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 41 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of Taskboard's written reviews are positive against 75% of Purelist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Taskboard ships an update every 2 months, Purelist fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Taskboard | Purelist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (46 ratings) | 4.6 (41 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 41 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steven Romej | Shintaro Miyake |
Customer experience
Taskboard
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In-app purchases
Taskboard
- Custom Backgrounds$0.99
- Colors$1.99
- Projects$2.99
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- Projects + Colors$3.99
Purelist
- Purelist Pro for Students14 Days trial$0.491 Month
- Purelist Pro14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Purelist Pro for Students14 Days trial$4.991 Year
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- Purelist Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Purelist Pro for Students$24.99
- Purelist Pro$49.99









