# perli vs Microtask

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.

Both are free to download. perli sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Microtask asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | perli | Microtask |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perli-run-codeautocompletewe/id578116006/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microtask/id6444111167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小文 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/490328393) | [Mack Myers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652389733) |

## What reviewers say

### perli

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perli-run-codeautocompletewe/id578116006)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Password Service | $0.99 | one-time |
| To remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Horizontal screen development | $0.99 | one-time |
| Simple Vedio | $0.99 | one-time |
| Encryption Compression | $0.99 | one-time |
| Text Search | $0.99 | one-time |
| Autocomplete | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast execution
- 🌐 Offline functionality
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go coding
- 💡 Good for learning Perl
- ✨ Useful tool for testing ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on startup
- 🤔 Confusing UI
- 🐛 Cursor position misaligned
- 🐛 Text editor issues
- 😵 Obnoxious pop-up reminders

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Cursor position is misaligned
- Text editor has frustrating cursor placement
- Execute button missing on older devices
- Tutorials contain offensive content

**Requested features**

- Add search functionality
- Import/export code functionality
- Improve tutorial content
- Add more Chinese documentation
- Improve UI


### Microtask

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microtask/id6444111167)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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