# Task vs GoodTask

The clearest difference is price: GoodTask at Free against Task's $0.99. GoodTask also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (2K vs 108). Task's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 73%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

GoodTask is free to download; Task costs $0.99 up front. Task sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GoodTask sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Task against 4.6 for GoodTask. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoodTask has 2K ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Task's written reviews are positive against 73% of GoodTask's.

Task ships an update every 2 months, GoodTask every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Task | GoodTask |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task/id505799171/reviews) | [4.6 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodtask-to-do-list-tasks/id1068039220/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 108 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.5% of reviews** | 72.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1Button SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/388888785) | [haha Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/369684594) |

## What reviewers say

### Task

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task/id505799171)

Organize your daily schedule with an intuitive timeline and gesture-based controls. Effortlessly plan your tasks and manage your time for increased productivity.

**Highlights:** Timeline view, Gesture controls, Day planning, Task management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Themes Unlocked | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great simple task management app
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for staying organized
- 👍 Minimal and clean design
- 👍 Useful for daily tasks and reminders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with iCloud sync and data loss
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔄 Lack of updates and feature improvements
- 🔄 Outdated for newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappearing after iOS updates
- Syncing issues between devices
- Inability to reset or clear checklists

**Requested features**

- Recurring tasks and reminders
- Multiple list support
- Landscape mode support
- Customization options (themes, fonts, etc.)
- Integration with other productivity apps


### GoodTask

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goodtask-to-do-list-tasks/id1068039220)

Organize your day and manage tasks with this powerful project manager. It syncs with your existing Reminders and Calendars, offering customizable views and smart lists to help you get things done.

**Highlights:** Syncs with iOS Reminders & Calendars, Customizable recurring tasks, List, Day, Week, Month, and Board views, Smart Lists with filters, Quick Actions for editing tasks, App Icon Badge & Notifications, Apple Watch and Today Widget support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoodTask Supporter | $19.99 | per year |
| Support Once | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $19.99 | one-time |
| Extra Support | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Support | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Essential app
- 👍 Integrates well with Apple ecosystem
- 👍 Customizable and flexible
- 👍 Comprehensive feature set
- 👍 Affordable one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues (crashes, freezes, sync problems)
- 🤔 Steep learning curve and complex UI
- 💰 Expensive for some users
- 🤔 Paywall blocks access to key features
- 🤔 Confusing upgrade/purchase model

**Reported bugs**

- Reminders disappearing or not syncing properly
- Widgets not working as expected
- Notifications not working reliably
- Inconsistent behavior when completing tasks

**Requested features**

- Automatic date and time parsing
- Ability to add calendar events
- Folders or hierarchical organization
- Improved Apple Watch integration
- Browser/desktop access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Task free?

Task costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is GoodTask free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Task or GoodTask?

Task and GoodTask are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 108 and 2K ratings respectively.

### Do Task or GoodTask have ads?

Neither Task nor GoodTask shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Task or GoodTask?

Task ships an update every 2 months, and GoodTask every 5 days. Most recently, Task was updated on September 25, 2026 and GoodTask on September 26, 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.*