Synctrain vs TaskForge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Synctrain
Securely synchronize files and folders between your devices. Stream audio and video directly from other devices. Manage file sharing permissions to control access to your data.
- Secure file synchronization
- Full folder synchronization
- Specific file selection
- Audio and video streaming
- Cross-device file mirroring
- Customizable sharing permissions
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With Synctrain you can securely synchronize files with other devices that have Syncthing installed. You can choose to synchronize full folders, or choose specific files. With Synctrain you can also stream audio and video files from other devices. When you synchronize files, all changes, including deleting files, also happen on your other devices. Do not use Synctrain for back-up purposes, and always keep a back-up of your data. You decide with which devices you share which files. This also means the app makers cannot help you access or recover any lost files. This app is powered by Syncthing. This app is however not associated with or endorsed by Syncthing nor its developers. Please do not expect support from the Syncthing developers. Instead, contact the maker of this app if you have questions.
TaskForge
Manage your Obsidian tasks directly from your mobile device with real-time sync and notifications. Visualize your workload with calendar and Kanban views, and stay organized with powerful search and filtering. Create and edit tasks using familiar Markdown syntax.
- Real-time push notifications for tasks
- Home screen widgets for at-a-glance task viewing
- Deep integration with Obsidian vaults
- Calendar and Kanban board task visualization
- Advanced search and filtering capabilities
- Markdown-powered task creation and editing
- Cross-platform sync via iCloud
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See your Obsidian Tasks on your Home Screen and get real mobile notifications for due & scheduled work. TaskForge reads & writes Markdown tasks in your vault, is privacy-first, and fully compatible with common Tasks syntax. -------------------- KEY FEATURES -------------------- ◆ WORKS WITH YOUR AI Your tasks are plain Markdown files in your vault. Claude, ChatGPT, or any agent that can edit a file can add, complete, and reschedule them. TaskForge picks up every change the moment it's saved. No plugin, no API, no setup. ◆ REAL NOTIFICATIONS Get push notifications for due and scheduled tasks. Set multiple reminders per task. Never miss a deadline again. ◆ HOME SCREEN WIDGETS See your tasks at a glance. Check them off without opening the app. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ◆ DEEP OBSIDIAN INTEGRATION Connect directly to your vault and manage tasks within your notes with real-time sync. Works with the Obsidian Tasks plugin format you already use. ◆ TASKNOTES PLUGIN SUPPORT Automatic import of TaskNotes settings, custom field mapping, and support for YAML frontmatter format. ◆ POWERFUL ORGANIZATION Custom lists, tags, due dates with time, priorities, recurring tasks, and multiple reminders per task. ◆ CALENDAR & KANBAN VIEWS Visualize your tasks by date or status. Connect your device calendars to view and manage events alongside tasks. Drag and drop to reschedule or change status. ◆ ADVANCED SEARCH & FILTERING Quickly find tasks with comprehensive search and multi-condition filtering across your entire vault. ◆ MARKDOWN-POWERED Create and edit tasks using familiar markdown syntax. Natural language parsing for fast task creation. ◆ WIDGETS & CROSS-PLATFORM SYNC Access tasks and your settings on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud sync. ◆ TASK ARCHIVE Archive completed tasks instead of deleting them. -------------------- PRIVACY & COMPATIBILITY -------------------- • No data collected; works offline after setup • Works alongside your sync solution (iCloud Drive, Dropbox, etc.) • Your files remain plain-text Markdown and fully portable • Not affiliated with or endorsed by Obsidian.md, OpenAI, or Anthropic Whether you're an Obsidian power user or managing personal projects, TaskForge provides the tools you need to stay organized and productive. -------------------- TASKFORGE PREMIUM -------------------- Upgrade to TaskForge Premium to unlock advanced features including calendar event management, push notifications, home screen widgets, unlimited custom task lists, and enhanced productivity tools. Premium Options: • Monthly Subscription (includes 7-day free trial) • Lifetime Purchase (one-time, forever) Monthly subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage your subscription in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synctrain at none against TaskForge's 3. Synctrain also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). TaskForge's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. TaskForge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Synctrain asks for nothing beyond the download.
Synctrain holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 123 and 98 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Synctrain's written reviews are positive against 89% of TaskForge's.
Synctrain ships an update every 6 weeks, TaskForge every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Synctrain | TaskForge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (123 ratings) — better | 4.7 (98 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews — better | 89.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 123 — better | 98 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | T-Shaped | Azhar Dewji |
Customer experience
Synctrain
TaskForge
Bugs and requests
Synctrain
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional app crashes
- Sync delays on some devices
Requested features
2 requests- Direct photo/video sync to remote devices
- Faster initial connection to server
TaskForge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Synctrain
No in-app purchases
TaskForge
- TaskForge Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- TaskForge Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- TaskForge Premium (Lifetime)$49.99









