Comparison

Stack vs Mono Task

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

Head to head
About

Stack

Organize your tasks, meetings, and events efficiently with this powerful time management tool. Set priorities, track progress, and receive customizable reminders to ensure you never miss a deadline. Boost productivity for both work and personal life.

Highlights
  • Quickly add and organize tasks
  • Set priorities and deadlines
  • Customizable reminders
  • Monitor task completion
  • Plan recurring events
  • Unlimited task creation (premium)
Features
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Know what to do next. Turn your to-do list into a plan for the day. Give each task a time, see what fits, and focus on one thing at a time. PLAN YOUR DAY See your tasks on a timeline, with clear start and end times. Drag to reschedule and spot the free time between tasks. KEEP YOUR PLANS IN VIEW Check your day from your Home Screen with widgets. Follow your current focus session with Live Activities, without returning to the app. FOCUS ON ONE TASK Start a focus timer for the task in front of you. Pause when you need to, adjust the time, and mark it done when you finish. ADD TASKS IN SECONDS Choose a time and duration, add a note, and set a reminder. See your other tasks as you plan, so you can avoid overlapping schedules. PLAN ONCE, REPEAT AS NEEDED Set recurring tasks for your regular commitments. Change one day or update future repeats without rebuilding your schedule. From your first task to your last, know what’s planned, what’s done, and what comes next. A paid subscription is required to access all features. Subscriptions renew automatically at the end of the selected subscription period unless canceled. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings.

About

Mono Task

This app helps you structure your day using time blocking and single-tasking strategies. Visualize your schedule, receive timely reminders, and capture ideas. It offers features for ADHD users and allows for saving and reusing daily templates.

Highlights
  • Visual calendar and timeline
  • Automatic task organization
  • Monotasking focus
  • Time boxing
  • Timely reminders
  • Template saving
  • Inbox for ideas
  • ADHD-friendly focus timers
Features
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Step into a balanced, productive life with the Mono Task app – the innovative day planner designed to transform your daily routine. Embrace the same strategies used by some of the most successful people to focus on single tasks and achieve a holistic approach to time management. Mono Task Free Features: - VISUAL CALENDAR & TIMELINE: Visualize your day with an engaging timeline for intuitive planning. - AUTOMATIC ORGANIZATION: Rearrange tasks easily by dragging and dropping, and Mono will handle the rest. - MONOTASKING: Stay focused by tackling one task at a time. - TIME BOXING: Structure your day with precision using time blocks. - TIMELY REMINDERS: Stay in the flow with reminders and alerts. - TEMPLATE: Save your perfect day as a template for quick reuse. - INBOX FOR IDEAS: Capture thoughts and tasks as they arise, ensuring nothing is forgotten. - WIDGETS: View your current activity and upcoming tasks on your Home Screen. - ADHD-FRIENDLY: Mono Task supports neurodiversity with focus timers to enhance executive functioning. Upgrade to Mono Task Premium for: - iCLOUD SYNC: Sync your tasks across all your iOS devices using iCloud. - CALENDAR IMPORT: Add events from your Apple Calendar. - MORE TASK COLORS: Personalize tasks and activities with your favorite colors. - SEARCH & FILTER: Effortlessly filter tasks and gain insights into your time allocation. - SAVE TIMELINES FOR LATER: Create and customize templates for various scenarios, building a library of frequently used schedules. With Premium, enjoy unlimited templates. - APP-ICON GALLERY: Choose an app icon that suits your style and Home Screen. - WIDGET COLORS: Enhance your widgets with a palette of beautiful colors. - HABIT TRACKING: Connect the Mono Habit app to track habits within your timeline. - UPCOMING FEATURES: Get early access to new features as they are released. Embark on a journey toward a well-balanced life with Mono Task, your ultimate activity planner. Achieve optimal life balance, one activity at a time. Experience the Mono lifestyle today and watch your day effortlessly flow. Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stack4 screens
Mono Task4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stack at 100% against Mono Task's 80%. Stack also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Stack sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Mono Task sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stack ships an update every 3 weeks, Mono Task every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stack versus Mono Task: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStackMono Task
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—20 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.2 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAPPVATE YAZILIM LIMITED SIRKETI3CUPS PTY LTD

Customer experience

Stack

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mono Task

All ratings20 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Stack

Subscriptions12
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Membership3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
Show 9 more
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Weekly Plan$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Membership3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan$14.991 Month
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Annual Premium$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Membership3 Days trial$59.991 Year
4 purchases

Mono Task

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Features Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Premium Features Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Features Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Prepd Premium (Lifetime)$29.99

Questions

Is Stack free?
Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mono Task free?
Mono Task is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stack or Mono Task have ads?
Neither Stack nor Mono Task shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stack or Mono Task?
Stack ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mono Task every 2 weeks. Most recently, Stack was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mono Task on October 25, 2026.

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