Comparison

Synctrain vs TaskForge

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Secure file synchronization
  • Full folder synchronization
  • Specific file selection
  • Audio and video streaming
  • Cross-device file mirroring
  • Customizable sharing permissions
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Synctrain4 screens
TaskForge4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TaskForge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Synctrain asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Synctrain versus TaskForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSynctrainTaskForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (123 ratings) — better4.7 (98 ratings)
Positive reviews91.0% of reviews — better89.2% of reviews
Number of ratings123 — better98
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperT-ShapedAzhar Dewji

Customer experience

Synctrain

All ratings123 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive91.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative3.4%

TaskForge

All ratings98 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive89.2%
Neutral4.6%
Negative6.2%

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

None

Synctrain

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

TaskForge

Subscriptions2
  • TaskForge Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • TaskForge Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • TaskForge Premium (Lifetime)$49.99

Questions

Is Synctrain free?
Synctrain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TaskForge free?
TaskForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Synctrain or TaskForge?
Synctrain is rated higher. Synctrain averages 4.9 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while TaskForge averages 4.7 from 98 ratings.
Do Synctrain or TaskForge have ads?
Neither Synctrain nor TaskForge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Synctrain or TaskForge?
Synctrain ships an update every 6 weeks, and TaskForge every 5 days. Most recently, Synctrain was updated on September 24, 2026 and TaskForge on September 22, 2026.

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