Comparison

Light Tasker vs Span

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

Head to head
About

Light Tasker

Features
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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.

About

Span

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Light Tasker4 screens
Span4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Light Tasker versus Span: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLight TaskerSpan
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer满 芦Samuel Attwood

In-app purchases

None

Light Tasker

No in-app purchases

None

Span

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Light Tasker free?
Light Tasker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Span free?
Span costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Light Tasker or Span have ads?
Neither Light Tasker nor Span shows ads.

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