Comparison

Firetask 5 vs Quip

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

Head to head
About

Firetask 5

This app helps you focus on daily tasks, plan future activities, and track pending items. It offers multiple views like lists, Kanban boards, and a calendar, with features like tags, journaling, and file attachments for better organization.

Highlights
  • Focus views (Today, Next, Waiting For)
  • Projects and categories
  • iCloud syncing
  • List, Kanban, and Calendar views
  • Tags and Agenda
  • Journal and file attachments
Features
Read full description

Get more done — with focus and clarity. Firetask helps you focus on what matters today, plan what’s next, and never lose track of what you’re waiting for. WHY FIRETASK? - FOCUS. Easily see what is due "Today", what comes "Next" and what you are "Waiting For". - PROJECTS & CATEGORIES. Organize work and life without overcomplicating your setup. - ALWAYS IN SYNC. Stay productive across iPhone, iPad and Mac with fast iCloud syncing. - DESIGNED FOR CLARITY. A clean, distraction-free interface that surfaces only the tasks that are relevant now. - MULTIPLE VIEWS. Switch perspectives between simple lists, Kanban boards and an integrated "Calendar" as needed. NEW IN FIRETASK 5 - TAGS. When you need even more flexibility without adding complexity. - AGENDA. One additional focus area for things you want to discuss. - JOURNAL. A journal, status notes, and a task archive in a single new view. - FILE ATTACHMENTS. Attach files directly to your tasks and projects. THE FIRETASK ADVANTAGE - SIMPLER. No steep learning curve, just start and go. - STRUCTURED. Built-in Today, Next, and Waiting For views keep priorities clear. - FOCUSED. Designed to cut through noise so you can actually get things done. WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT - Built on proven GTD® concepts, but without the heavy learning curve. - Native apps designed for Apple platforms — fast, beautiful, and consistent. - One subscription unlocks all features across devices. Start your free month today and discover how easy it is to get more done with focus and clarity. TERMS OF USE Firetask uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Quip

This app provides intelligent clipboard management across your devices, syncing copied content via iCloud. Access your clipboard history from any app with a custom keyboard, organize items with collections, and create shortcuts for frequently used text.

Highlights
  • Cross-device clipboard sync
  • Unlimited clipboard history
  • Custom keyboard for pasting
  • Organize with collections
  • Create reusable shortcuts
  • Visual previews of content
Read full description

**Quip - Intelligent clipboard across devices** Quip brings desktop-class clipboard management to your iPhone and iPad. With the Quip Keyboard, access your clipboard history from any app, while powerful organization tools keep everything you copy exactly where you need it. **YOUR CLIPBOARD, EVERYWHERE** Never lose important content again. Everything you copy syncs instantly across your Mac, iPhone, and iPad via secure iCloud storage. • Unlimited clipboard history across all devices • Lightning-fast search finds anything instantly • Beautiful visual previews for all content types • Secure iCloud sync keeps everything in reach **QUIP KEYBOARD - PASTE FROM ANYWHERE** Access your entire clipboard history from any iOS app with the Quip Keyboard. No more switching apps to find that link or code snippet. • System-wide access through custom keyboard • Paste any item with a simple tap • Auto-save automatically captures your latest copies • Works seamlessly with standard iOS clipboard **SMART ORGANIZATION** Collections let you organize content your way. Create project folders, client groups, or let Smart Collections automatically sort items using custom rules. • Flexible collections system beats rigid folders • Smart Collections auto-organize with custom filters • Advanced filtering by app, type, date, and content • Pin important items for instant access **SUPER SHORTCUTS FOR QUICK ACCESS** Create shortcuts for frequently used content. Your email, signature, addresses, and more - all available with a single tap in Quip Keyboard. • Turn any item into a reusable shortcut • Access shortcuts instantly from Quip Keyboard • Perfect for emails, addresses, and boilerplate text • Sync shortcuts across all your devices **CONTINUITY & HANDOFF** Seamlessly work between your devices. Copy on iPhone, paste on Mac. Use Continuity Camera to scan documents directly into your clipboard. • Perfect sync between Mac, iPhone, and iPad • Continuity Camera for document scanning • Works alongside Universal Clipboard • Privacy-first with local data encryption **SUBSCRIPTION TERMS** Advanced features require subscription: • Monthly: $2.99/month • Annual: $14.99/year (Save 69%) • 2-week free trial included Subscription includes full-featured Mac app. Auto-renewal managed in Settings. Payment charged to App Store account. **SUPPORT & CONTACT** Website: bzgapps.com Support: support@bzgapps.com Privacy Policy: https://www.bzgapps.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Firetask 54 screens
Quip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Quip at 3.0 against Firetask 5's 1.0. Quip also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Firetask 5 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Quip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quip holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quip has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Firetask 5's written reviews are positive against 35% of Quip's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firetask 5 ships an update every 4 weeks, Quip fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Firetask 5 versus Quip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiretask 5Quip
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews35.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElemental Tools GmbHBZG Inc.

Customer experience

Firetask 5

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Quip

All ratings11 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative58.8%

Bugs and requests

Firetask 5

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Quip

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Quip quip window issue
  • Inability to delete multiple items
  • Lack of accessibility and navigation support
  • Incompatibility with input fields and dropdowns

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to delete multiple items

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Firetask 5

Subscriptions2
  • Firetask Pro Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Firetask Pro Yearly1 Month trial$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Quip

Subscriptions2
  • Quip Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Quip Yearly14 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Firetask 5 free?
Firetask 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quip free?
Quip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Firetask 5 or Quip?
Quip is rated higher. Firetask 5 averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Quip averages 3.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Firetask 5 or Quip have ads?
Neither Firetask 5 nor Quip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firetask 5 or Quip?
Firetask 5 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Quip fortnightly. Most recently, Firetask 5 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Quip on October 30, 2026.

Other comparisons