Comparison

BattleTask vs HackerNotes

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

Head to head
About

BattleTask

Transform daily chores and routines into an engaging adventure with ADHD-friendly gamification. Turn tasks into monster battles, earn rewards, and level up your hero to build consistency and motivation.

Highlights
  • All-in-One Task & Habit Tracker
  • Epic Monster Battles
  • Level Up & Get Rewarded
  • Streaks & Reminders
  • ADHD-Friendly Gamification
  • RPG Action Integration
Features
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Turn your daily chores and routines into an epic adventure! BattleTask uses ADHD-friendly gamification to make tasks more engaging and fun, so you stay motivated while you check off tasks. Gamify your routine to build consistency and fun into every day. - All-in-One Task & Habit Tracker: Plan your to-dos, habits, and routines in one place. Create repeating tasks (daily, weekly, monthly) and check them off to earn rewards. Set reminders and watch your streaks grow with visual progress bars, so you never miss a beat. - Epic Monster Battles: Turn completing tasks into exciting battles! Each time you complete a task, you slay a monster and gain experience. Defeat boss quests and unlock new game levels, blending your to-do list with RPG action. - Level Up & Get Rewarded: Earn XP and gold for every completed task. As you level up your hero, unlock new gear, pets, and powers to customize your battles. Each reward feels like a thrill, making productivity fun. - Streaks & Reminders: Keep your momentum going with streak counters and notifications. BattleTask tracks your consecutive successes, rewarding consistency and forming good habits. Visual streaks and reminders make routine building effortless. - Boost Motivation: Gamification makes tasks fun. By adding points, levels, and challenges, BattleTask keeps you engaged and procrastination at bay. Ready to level up your productivity? Download BattleTask and start your quest to slay procrastination and build healthy habits today! Terms of user (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://www.battletask.com/privacy-policy

About

HackerNotes

Features
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Plan daily tasks from a hacker's unique perspective and highlight completed ones, just like on GitHub; Take notes efficiently and concisely, with unlimited tag addition; The thrilling achievement system helps you surpass yourself daily; Immerse in the hacker vibe with 4 distinct hacker styles and 2 page transition effects.

Screenshots

BattleTask4 screens
HackerNotes3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BattleTask at Free against HackerNotes's $1.99. HackerNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

BattleTask is free to download; HackerNotes costs $1.99 up front. BattleTask sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HackerNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BattleTask ships an update every 3 weeks, HackerNotes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
BattleTask versus HackerNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattleTaskHackerNotes
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB30 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHy Phan Bao Song慧英 郭

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BattleTask

Subscriptions2
  • BattleTask Monthly Pro Plan$4.991 Month
  • BattleTask Yearly Pro Plan$49.991 Year
None

HackerNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BattleTask free?
BattleTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HackerNotes free?
HackerNotes costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BattleTask or HackerNotes have ads?
BattleTask shows ads; HackerNotes does not.
Which is updated more often, BattleTask or HackerNotes?
BattleTask ships an update every 3 weeks, and HackerNotes every 3 days. Most recently, BattleTask was updated on October 25, 2026 and HackerNotes on October 18, 2026.

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