Comparison

perli vs Microtask

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

Head to head
About

perli

Learn, run, and share Perl scripts on iOS. Features include code autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and a built-in browser for learning materials. Customize your learning environment and generate QR codes for easy sharing.

Highlights
  • Autocompletion
  • Auto Indent
  • Code coloring
  • Built-in browser
  • Code templates
  • File system support
  • QR code generation
Features
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This is an ios perl app,you can learn,run,share perl script. Features : Autocomplate. Auto Indent. Code color. In(the built-in browser or the txt editor),Select the text to run. Horizontal screen development. Code templates,the contents of the new file is copy from contents of the template file. *You can enter perl code, and then you can execut the perl code,support the STDIN function. *You can use the file system to supports txt, pdf, chm, mp3,m4v,zip, gif, png, html, pl ,doc... *You can find learning materials by the built-in browser . *You can save perl code and learning materials, and can be modified to the save file and delete the save file . *You can control the background image and color, and execution voice , background animation, text color and shadow, switch interface animation , the number and the order of the main interface of the tab bar to create your learning software. *You can Learn perl knowledge , the system provides some basic learning materials . *You can use perl code or learning materials to generate two-dimensional code , for easy sharing . *You can share code by Email,Weibo,Twitter,Facebook. *You can use the counter,light in the Setting tab.

About

Microtask

This app offers a streamlined approach to task management, designed for individuals who find other productivity tools too complex. It focuses on quick entry and efficient organization, allowing users to capture thoughts and to-dos with minimal effort.

Highlights
  • Quick task entry
  • Simple organization
  • Designed for individuals
  • Streamlined interface
  • Efficient task capture
Features
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Apple Notes, Google Keep, Notion, etc, are too chaotic. Project management tools are for teams, not individuals. With Microtask, keeping track of your tasks is as simple as type, enter, done. Microtask was built for the busy professional to spend less time thinking about where to write down a task or memory, and simply just write it and move on.

Screenshots

perli4 screens
Microtask4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Microtask at 5.0 against perli's 4.5. Microtask also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). perli's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and ads 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. perli sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Microtask asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Microtask holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: perli has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
perli versus Microtask: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterperliMicrotask
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (18 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB58 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄Mack Myers

Customer experience

perli

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative13.8%

Microtask

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

perli

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Cursor position is misaligned
  • Text editor has frustrating cursor placement
  • Execute button missing on older devices
  • Tutorials contain offensive content
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  • Frequent and strong inappropriate content

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add search functionality
  • Import/export code functionality
  • Improve tutorial content
  • Add more Chinese documentation
  • Improve UI
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  • Clear the whole screen
  • Add autocomplete feature
  • Enhance learning materials
  • Improve text editor functionality

Microtask

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

perli

One-time7
  • Password Service$0.99
  • To remove ads$0.99
  • Horizontal screen development$0.99
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  • Simple Vedio$0.99
  • Encryption Compression$0.99
  • Text Search$0.99
  • Autocomplete$0.99
None

Microtask

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is perli free?
perli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Microtask free?
Microtask is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, perli or Microtask?
Microtask is rated higher. perli averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Microtask averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do perli or Microtask have ads?
Neither perli nor Microtask shows ads.
Which is updated more often, perli or Microtask?
perli ships an update every 3 months, and Microtask every 3 months. Most recently, perli was updated on November 13, 2026 and Microtask on November 3, 2026.

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