Light Tasker vs Span
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Light Tasker
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To Do: - With a grouping function, you can set different groupings of tasks according to the scene. - Priority function for better planning of tasks. - With a time-specific reminder function, so that you don't miss a task. Habit formation: - Freely customize the time and number of times you need to form a habit every day. - Flexibility to choose how often you need to form a habit within a week. - You can set the number and time of reminders. - After daily execution, the "check-in" operation can be performed. - Automatic recording of execution and generation of charts.
Span
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Most calendars are just lists of text. They hide the reality of your day. Span is different. It visualizes your schedule as a continuous, flowing timeline, helping you focus on what’s happening now and what’s up next. Designed for visual thinkers. WHY SPAN? • The unique layout transforms your list into a clear, continuous timeline. Instantly see what you have on without the clutter. • Colour-code your life (Work, Health, Deep Work) and use Emojis to recognise tasks instantly without reading. • A clean interface that highlights your current status and upcoming block, keeping you present. SMART CSV IMPORT Span is designed to work alongside your favourite AI tools. Simply ask an AI tool to generate a schedule as a CSV, and paste it directly into Span. We handle the formatting; you bring the plan. YOURS FOREVER • No Subscriptions: Buy Span once, and it is yours forever. • Private by Design: Your data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud servers, no tracking. • Offline: Works perfectly without an internet connection. FEATURES • Visual Timeline • One-Tap "Skip" logic for flexible days • CSV Import for complex and lengthy schedules • Custom Category Colours & emoji title support. • Simple Backup & Restore features, keeping your schedules protected. Reclaim your day with Span.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Light Tasker at Free against Span's $0.99. Light Tasker also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Light Tasker is free to download; Span costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Light Tasker | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 26.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 满 芦 | Samuel Attwood |
In-app purchases
Light Tasker
No in-app purchases
Span
No in-app purchases









