Comparison

The Task Board vs Zero by Otto

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

Head to head
About

The Task Board

This app offers a visual way to manage your to-do lists and notes. Quickly add tasks, swipe them between 'To Do' and 'Done' sections, and rearrange them on an unlimited board. It provides a clear overview of your progress and allows for easy data import and export.

Highlights
  • Visual task organization
  • Swipe to complete tasks
  • Unlimited board space
  • Task grouping and arrangement
  • Data import/export via copy-paste
  • Undo functionality
Features
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The Task Board is a brand new visual approach to organizing to do lists and notes. This is where you quickly note down and arrange your day-to-day tasks and easily mark them done. You enter your pending tasks on the "ToDo" tab and swipe-off all the finished ones to the "Done" tab. You can intuitively swipe the items back and forth between the "ToDo" and "Done" tabs. The board gives you a bird's eye view of all the items in one quick glance. It gives you a good idea of how many things are pending and how they're grouped. You can re-group and re-arrange the items as and when you like. The smooth scroll and pan gives you the feel of a frictionless whiteboard that stretches quite a bit with central area in focus. You can move the board around and bring any group of items in focus. You can also search for an item which brings the item in the central area of focus. To import a list of text items from any other app, simply copy it there and paste it to the task board. Similarly to do a backup of all the items on the board, select all, copy and paste it in any other app you like. You can do occasional cleanups by selecting and trashing the items. The undo button is helpful if you accidentally do something unintentionally. The task board works in both landscape and portrait orientations. These are some of the things you can do with this task board: - quick one-touch note taking - unlimited board space - swipe-off between the boards/tabs - easy scroll - smooth move around - search - arrange all - arrange related (group) - select on board - copy from board - paste on board - delete from board - zoom in and out with a pinch gesture - undo Enjoy managing your never ending list of day-to-day tasks.

About

Zero by Otto

This task management app offers a minimalist approach to productivity. Unfinished tasks automatically roll over to the next day, ensuring nothing gets lost. Organize tasks into projects, create reusable lists, and collaborate with others.

Highlights
  • Automatic task rollover
  • Today view
  • Drag and drop rescheduling
  • Project organization
  • Shared projects for collaboration
  • Reusable checklists
  • Desktop widget
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Zero - task management made simple. Zero takes a minimalist approach to getting things done. Tasks automatically roll over to the next day when incomplete, so nothing gets lost while keeping your focus on today. Key Features: Automatic Rollover – Unfinished tasks move to tomorrow, no manual rescheduling needed Today View – See what needs to be done today in one clean view Drag & Drop – Reschedule tasks between days with simple gestures Projects – Organize related tasks together Shared Projects – Collaborate with others by inviting them via email Lists – Create reusable checklists for routines and recurring workflows Favorites – Star important tasks to highlight them Desktop Widget (macOS) – Keep today's tasks visible on your desktop Minimal Design – Clean interface without unnecessary features Sync – Works seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Mac Dark Mode – Comfortable viewing any time of day Zero helps you stay organized without the complexity of traditional task managers. Tasks flow naturally from day to day, projects keep work organized, and lists handle your recurring needs.

Screenshots

The Task Board4 screens
Zero by Otto4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zero by Otto at every 5 days against The Task Board's every 2 months. The Task Board's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Task Board against 5.0 for Zero by Otto. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Task Board ships an update every 2 months, Zero by Otto every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Task Board versus Zero by Otto: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Task BoardZero by Otto
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViva Apps, LLCLudus-Language, Inc.

Customer experience

The Task Board

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Zero by Otto

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Task Board

No in-app purchases

None

Zero by Otto

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Task Board free?
The Task Board is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zero by Otto free?
Zero by Otto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Task Board or Zero by Otto?
The Task Board and Zero by Otto are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do The Task Board or Zero by Otto have ads?
Neither The Task Board nor Zero by Otto shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Task Board or Zero by Otto?
The Task Board ships an update every 2 months, and Zero by Otto every 5 days. Most recently, The Task Board was updated on June 4, 2026 and Zero by Otto on June 3, 2026.

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