Timely Tasks vs Actionist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Timely Tasks
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* Organize tasks based on when you’d like to get them done—plan tasks for today, up next and later, and easily switch tasks between them. * Focus on five primary tasks you want to get done today—from most important to nice to haves. * Use the built in timer (which can be customized) for focused Pomodoro sessions. * Set reminders for each task * Add categories or tags to organize your tasks * Daily reminder to add tasks for the day * Syncs your tasks across devices ** Universal App ** Buy once and use across iPhone, iPad and Mac.
Actionist
A straightforward task management app designed for simplicity and efficiency. It allows users to easily add, track, and complete tasks with a visual progress indicator. Focus on getting things done without unnecessary complexity.
- Simple task entry
- Mark tasks as TODO, DOING, DONE
- Visual progress bar
- User-friendly interface
- Focus on efficiency
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Not every to-do app needs to overwhelm you with complex features. Sometimes, all you need is a simple, easy-to-use platform where you can jot down your tasks, mark them off as you complete them, and start your day with clarity. Actionist embodies this simplicity, offering a user-friendly interface designed for efficiency. With a visual progress bar to keep you motivated, you can easily track your tasks as they transition between "TODO," "DOING," and "DONE," helping you maintain focus, especially if you prefer multitasking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Actionist at Free against Timely Tasks's $2.99. Actionist also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 27 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). 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
Actionist is free to download; Timely Tasks costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Timely Tasks ships an update every 27 months, Actionist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timely Tasks | Actionist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gregory Bell | Andrew Radcliff |
In-app purchases
Timely Tasks
No in-app purchases
Actionist
No in-app purchases
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