# PocketJot vs Task Writer

The clearest difference is rating: PocketJot at 4.5 against Task Writer's 3.0. PocketJot also leads on ratings volume (52 vs 11) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Task Writer's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 42%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PocketJot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Task Writer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $25.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PocketJot holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of PocketJot's written reviews are positive against 53% of Task Writer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PocketJot ships an update every 2 months, Task Writer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketJot | Task Writer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketjot-handwritten-notes/id516320463/reviews)** | [3.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-writer-touch-or-stylus/id1033888067/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **53.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iStArtApp](https://appshunter.io/developer/370032188) | [Joshua Lubins](https://appshunter.io/developer/962417660) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketJot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketjot-handwritten-notes/id516320463)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a portable notebook for quick, fun note-taking. Draw with your finger or Apple Pencil, organize notes into sections, and set reminders. Share and sync notes across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Handwritten note-taking, Apple Pencil support, Note organization by sections, Drag and drop note reordering, Programmable alarms, iCloud synchronization, PDF export and email sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PocketJot version upgrade | $5.99 | one-time |


### Task Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-writer-touch-or-stylus/id1033888067)

Handwrite tasks, to-do lists, or even draw them as pictures without needing a keyboard. Get precise minute-by-minute notifications for due dates. Works with a stylus or your finger.

**Highlights:** Handwritten input, Draw tasks as pictures, Minute-level notifications, Stylus or finger input, Multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $25.99 | per year |
| Remove Advertisements | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketJot free?

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

### Is Task Writer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PocketJot or Task Writer?

PocketJot is rated higher. PocketJot averages 4.5 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Task Writer averages 3.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do PocketJot or Task Writer have ads?

Neither PocketJot nor Task Writer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PocketJot or Task Writer?

PocketJot ships an update every 2 months, and Task Writer every 3 months. Most recently, PocketJot was updated on October 22, 2026 and Task Writer on October 9, 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.*