# Task vs Backwards

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backwards at none against Task's 1. Task's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Task costs $0.99 and Backwards $0.99 up front. Task sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backwards asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Task | Backwards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task/id505799171/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **108** | — |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 22 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [1Button SARL](https://appshunter.io/developer/388888785) | [恒屹 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617590009) |

## 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- 🔄 Outdated for newer iOS versions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


### Backwards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwards-clock/id6459193429)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Task free?

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

### Is Backwards free?

Backwards costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Task or Backwards have ads?

Neither Task nor Backwards shows ads.

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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.*