# Process Manager vs Contex.st

The clearest difference is update cadence: Contex.st at every 4 weeks against Process Manager's every 2 months. Process Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Process Manager ships an update every 2 months, Contex.st every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Process Manager | Contex.st |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Size | 61 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CORE COGNITICS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773768506) | [Memetic Research Laboratories LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814737557) |

## What reviewers say

### Process Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/process-manager-manage-task/id6466629665)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Contex.st

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contexst/id6745994409)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Process Manager free?

Process Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Contex.st free?

Contex.st is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Process Manager or Contex.st have ads?

Neither Process Manager nor Contex.st shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Process Manager or Contex.st?

Process Manager ships an update every 2 months, and Contex.st every 4 weeks. Most recently, Process Manager was updated on November 12, 2026 and Contex.st on November 8, 2026.

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