Comparison

Taskboard vs Kanbana

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Kanbana

This app helps you manage daily tasks and responsibilities with an intuitive visual interface. Organize work, personal life, and projects using customizable boards and color-coded task cards. Track progress and gain clarity at a glance.

Highlights
  • Create lists and tasks
  • Prioritize tasks
  • Track progress
  • Visual workflow management
  • Customizable boards
  • Color-coded task cards
  • Drag-and-drop task management
Features
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Did you know that 91% of people are stressed about managing their day-to-day tasks? Are you one of them? Then, you’re in the right place. Juggling work, personal life, and various responsibilities can feel like an overwhelming task. Enter Kanbana, a powerful app designed to revolutionize the way you manage your life. Whether you’re a busy professional, a student, or a homemaker, Kanbana offers a fresh approach to task and time management, organization, and work-life balance. With Kanbana, you can easily: • Create new lists and tasks, • Prioritize your tasks, • Track your progress, and • See and manage all your “to do’s” in one place Kanbana uses a very intuitive design: • Start a new board for work, home, school, or a new project, • Add task cards that look like “sticky notes,” • Assign colors to those task cards, and • Move task cards to different columns to track progress (or whatever way makes sense to you!) What makes Kanbana different from other task management apps? • See the flow of tasks at a glance. Identify bottlenecks and optimize your workflow. • Easily drag tasks between your varied To Do lists to maximize your efficiency. • Custom lists and color-coded cards that fit YOUR personal organizational style. Kanbana is free to use across devices - on the iPhone or iPad apps or on the web at www.Kanbana.com. Kanbana allows users to create and manage up to 20 task cards with a single board. You can upgrade to Kanbana Premium if you want to use more than 20 task cards or create multiple boards. Create multiple boards to separate your work life from your personal life or for different projects. Download Kanbana now and simplify your life. With Kanbana, you can manage your tasks and to-do lists with colorful sticky notes and achieve clarity and control in one easy glance. Good luck on your journey towards a calmer, more organized lifestyle. We’ll be cheering for you! Learn more at: https://www.kanbana.com By installing Kanbana, you agree to our Terms of Service: www.kanbana.com/terms_of_services

Screenshots

Kanbana4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kanbana at every 10 days against Taskboard's every 2 months. Kanbana also leads on ratings volume (187 vs 46) and device support (3 vs 1). Taskboard's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 75%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Taskboard sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Kanbana sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Taskboard against 4.1 for Kanbana. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 187 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Taskboard's written reviews are positive against 75% of Kanbana's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taskboard ships an update every 2 months, Kanbana every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Taskboard versus Kanbana: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskboardKanbana
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (46 ratings) — better4.1 (187 ratings)
Positive reviews87.2% of reviews — better74.7% of reviews
Number of ratings46187 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteven RomejHomestake Digital LLC

Customer experience

Taskboard

All ratings46 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive87.2%
Neutral6.8%
Negative6.1%

Kanbana

All ratings187 ratings
Positive80.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews332 reviews
Positive74.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative19.3%

Bugs and requests

Taskboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Kanbana

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Tasks disappearing or reappearing unexpectedly
  • Boards and lists getting deleted without warning
  • Subscription issues and being stuck in trial mode
  • Slow performance and UI responsiveness

Requested features

5 requests
  • More color options
  • Ability to set reminders and due dates
  • Improved drag-and-drop functionality
  • Customizable backgrounds and layouts
  • Offline access and data export

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Taskboard

One-time4
  • Custom Backgrounds$0.99
  • Colors$1.99
  • Projects$2.99
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  • Projects + Colors$3.99
2 purchases

Kanbana

Subscriptions2
  • Kanbana Premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Kanbana Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Taskboard free?
Taskboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kanbana free?
Kanbana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Taskboard or Kanbana?
Taskboard is rated higher. Taskboard averages 4.2 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Kanbana averages 4.1 from 187 ratings.
Do Taskboard or Kanbana have ads?
Neither Taskboard nor Kanbana shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taskboard or Kanbana?
Taskboard ships an update every 2 months, and Kanbana every 10 days. Most recently, Taskboard was updated on October 23, 2026 and Kanbana on October 23, 2026.

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