# Raycast vs SyncTasks

Raycast and SyncTasks both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of SyncTasks's written reviews are positive against 55% of Raycast's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Raycast sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and SyncTasks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Raycast against 4.6 for SyncTasks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 242 and 352 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Raycast's written reviews are positive against 69% of SyncTasks's.

Raycast ships an update every 11 days, SyncTasks every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raycast | SyncTasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raycast-ai-notes-and-more/id6503428327/reviews) | **[4.6 (352 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synctasks/id6575384261/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 242 | **352** |
| Positive reviews | 54.8% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 239 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Raycast Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1735916299) | [Toh Kar Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688513019) |

## What reviewers say

### Raycast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raycast-ai-notes-and-more/id6503428327)

This app extends your desktop productivity to your mobile device. It offers AI chat, note-taking, quick links, code snippets, and seamless cloud synchronization. Keep your essential tools and ideas accessible anywhere.

**Highlights:** AI chat with multiple models, Capture and organize notes, Save and access Quicklinks, Store code snippets and templates, Seamless cloud sync across devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Advanced AI | $19.99 | per month |
| Max Plan | $49.99 | per month |
| Pro | $96.00 | per year |
| Advanced AI | $191.99 | per year |
| Max Plan | $479.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Running circles around Spotlight and Siri
- 👍 Great start
- 👍 Amazing fast and effective!
- 👍 Finally!! Absolutely amazing
- 👍 Am I really this early?

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Useless w/o a Subscription
- 📁 iOS Limitations Stifle Raycast
- 🤖 Too Much AI
- 🤖 Not really Raycast as we know it
- 🤖 This Isn't Raycast

**Reported bugs**

- Sync feature should be free at least for Raycast notes

**Requested features**

- Attach documents via the UI when starting a conversation
- Sync between desktop and iOS chat history
- Create notes quickly from the Share Sheet
- Extensions support


### SyncTasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synctasks/id6575384261)

This app offers a streamlined task management experience, syncing with Notion and Apple Reminders. It features a minimalist widget for distraction-free focus and a folder system for organization. It can also be used as a standalone to-do list.

**Highlights:** Two-way Notion sync, Apple Reminders integration, Minimalist home screen widgets, Folder-based task organization, Standalone to-do list mode, No ads or tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SyncTasks Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| SyncTasks Pro (Annually) | $12.99 | per year |
| 7-day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| SyncTasks Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| SyncTasks Pro (Lifetime) | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and efficient
- 🚀 Seamless Notion integration
- 💡 Useful widget functionality
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 🎨 Clean and minimalist design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues with Notion and Reminders
- 🔒 Paywall for widget access
- 🤔 Lack of advanced features
- 🔧 Bugs and crashes reported

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks not syncing properly
- Widget not displaying tasks correctly
- App crashing after updates
- Notification issues with repeat tasks

**Requested features**

- Add support for Notion calendar sync
- Improve widget customization options
- Introduce more view and filter options
- Develop a desktop or web app version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Raycast free?

Raycast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SyncTasks free?

SyncTasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Raycast or SyncTasks?

SyncTasks is rated higher. Raycast averages 4.5 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while SyncTasks averages 4.6 from 352 ratings.

### Do Raycast or SyncTasks have ads?

Neither Raycast nor SyncTasks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Raycast or SyncTasks?

Raycast ships an update every 11 days, and SyncTasks every 10 days. Most recently, Raycast was updated on September 21, 2026 and SyncTasks on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*