Comparison

Today 5 vs Taskly

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

Head to head
About

Today 5

This app helps you manage your daily tasks, future plans, and recurring duties. It provides a custom itinerary with distinct task types to enhance focus and streamline time management. Track your progress and stay organized without feeling overwhelmed.

Highlights
  • Custom daily task itinerary
  • Categorized task management (Regular, Timeless, Recurring)
  • Automatic task transition between views
  • Performance tracking for completed tasks
  • Visual cues for task completion and delays
  • Mark missed tasks from past days
Features
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Welcome to "Today," your go-to app for getting more done, every single day. Our app is meticulously designed to enhance your focus on immediate tasks while also keeping future plans in sight. As soon as you open "Today," you're greeted with a custom itinerary of tasks tailored just for you, split into three distinct types to streamline your time management: Regular Tasks: Dive into tasks that are time-bound and appear in your "Today" and "Tomorrow" views, automatically transitioning to the Performance view as the clock strikes midnight. These tasks, which you manually input, are all about taking action now. Any task slated for "Tomorrow" seamlessly shifts to "Today" when a new day begins, and any "Today" task moves to the Performance view at midnight, where you can track whether it was completed. A clear performance indicator keeps things readable, and you even have the option to mark off tasks you might have missed in the past days. Timeless Tasks: This category is for the things you need to do that aren't pressing against the clock. Without any time constraints or performance tracking, these tasks form a general to-do list for non-urgent matters, helping you stay organized without the pressure. Recurring Tasks: For those duties that come around on a regular basis, set a time interval for their completion. These tasks will pop back into your "Today" view either at the start of a new interval or if they're marked as incomplete, with a visual cue in gold to celebrate completion or in red to warn of potential delays. "Today" is more than just a task manager; it's a system designed to keep you focused on the present while never losing sight of what's ahead, ensuring you're always prepared for what life throws your way.

About

Taskly

Features
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Taskly: Turn Your To-Do Into Ta-Da! Tired of juggling tasks, meetings, and deadlines? Taskly is your all-in-one productivity companion — combining simplicity, power, and a sleek design to help you plan smarter, stay organized, and stay motivated every day. Why Choose Taskly? • Create Effortlessly – Add daily tasks, meetings, or goals in seconds. • Stay Focused – Check off what’s done and feel your progress grow. • Plan Smart – Manage your schedule in both list and timeline views. • Connect & Collaborate – Add friends instantly with a code, link, or QR. • Customize Your Experience – Switch between light or dark mode and personalize your layout. Key Features: 1. Daily Tasks • Plan tasks that reset every day for a fresh start. • Choose “Repeat” for tasks that continue daily. • Edit or delete any task effortlessly. 2. Schedule View • See your day at a glance — in list or timeline style. • Add events, set reminders, and manage your entire week in one place. 3. Friend System (New!) • Add friends with your unique code, QR, or shareable link. • Stay motivated together — productivity is better with friends. 4. Profile & Insights • Track your tasks, progress, and productivity stats. • View your completed work and stay inspired. 5. Go Pro (Optional) • Unlock unlimited tasks, friends, and events. • Enjoy an ad-free experience and priority support. • Don’t worry — all core features remain completely free. Taskly is built to make every day count. Plan, achieve, and celebrate progress — one task at a time.

Screenshots

Today 53 screens
Taskly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Today 5 at none against Taskly's 2. Today 5 also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Taskly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Today 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Today 5 ships an update every 3 days, Taskly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Today 5 versus Taskly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterToday 5Taskly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANTHONY HOWELLIslam Rzayev

In-app purchases

None

Today 5

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Taskly

Subscriptions2
  • Taskly Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Taskly Pro - Annual (Save 40%)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Today 5 free?
Today 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Taskly free?
Taskly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Today 5 or Taskly have ads?
Neither Today 5 nor Taskly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Today 5 or Taskly?
Today 5 ships an update every 3 days, and Taskly every 2 weeks. Most recently, Today 5 was updated on November 4, 2026 and Taskly on November 4, 2026.

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