# Taskboard vs Purelist

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Taskboard | Purelist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskboard-visual-organizer-lists-task-manager-and-scheduling/id486502241/reviews) | **[4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelist-notes-and-tasks/id1549367431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **87.2% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Romej](https://appshunter.io/developer/304074939) | [Shintaro Miyake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549367433) |

## What reviewers say

### Taskboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskboard-visual-organizer-lists-task-manager-and-scheduling/id486502241)

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.

**Highlights:** Drag and drop organization, Unlimited lists, Visual overview of tasks, Add notes and due dates, Customizable backgrounds and colors, Color-coded labels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Backgrounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Colors | $1.99 | one-time |
| Projects | $2.99 | one-time |
| Projects + Colors | $3.99 | one-time |


### Purelist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelist-notes-and-tasks/id1549367431)

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.

**Highlights:** Free item sorting, Home screen widget, Mark important items, Indentation for outlines, Search by item, Swipe to complete/delete, Add item descriptions

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $0.49 | per month |
| Purelist Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $4.99 | per year |
| Purelist Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $24.99 | one-time |
| Purelist Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Taskboard free?

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

### Is Purelist free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Taskboard or Purelist?

Purelist is rated higher. Taskboard averages 4.2 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Purelist averages 4.6 from 41 ratings.

### Do Taskboard or Purelist have ads?

Neither Taskboard nor Purelist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Taskboard or Purelist?

Taskboard ships an update every 2 months, and Purelist fortnightly. Most recently, Taskboard was updated on October 15, 2026 and Purelist on October 14, 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.*