SyncTasks vs Joi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SyncTasks
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.
- Two-way Notion sync
- Apple Reminders integration
- Minimalist home screen widgets
- Folder-based task organization
- Standalone to-do list mode
- No ads or tracking
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As a daily Notion user, I found the Notion mobile app to be too cluttered and overly complicated for simple tasks management. It is also severely lacking in widget integration which is a crucial part of the iOS experience. I have tried Todoist and TickTick with Zapier, but they lacked support for all the features I needed, AND THERE IS A SUBSCRIPTION?! I wanted a simpler, more integrated solution. That's why I built SyncTasks. Due to popular demand, I've added the option to use SyncTasks as a standalone to-do app without syncing with Notion. This can be especially useful for quickly tracking tasks like grocery lists and other on-the-go needs. Key Features of SyncTasks: Notion Integration: Two-way sync with your Notion databases. This feature also allows you to sync databases from multiple Notion Workspaces. Apple Reminders Integration: Two-way sync with your Apple Reminders. Minimal Task List Widget: My favorite feature! Inspired by dumb phones, this minimalist widget blends seamlessly with your wallpaper to create a distraction-free interface reminiscent of a dumb phone. Your home screen will display only your tasks, with no other distractions, so you can stay focused and get as much done as possible. Stay Organized: I've decided to go back to basics and stick with the trusty folder system to help you group your tasks and stay organized. You can also quickly filter and search through your tasks to find exactly what you need. Exclusive Membership Card: I absolutely love the feeling of getting something unique for myself. So, I've added this totally unnecessary but fun feature! When you first get your card after upgrading to premium (it's a one-time purchase, by the way—because I absolutely hate subscriptions), you can drag and shake it to unlock a series of randomized colors with different gradients on the card. This means your card will be unique to you and you alone. I know it's not essential, but it's kind of exciting, right? No ads. No tracking. Transparent update: Nobody likes being tracked, and I'm no exception. I've also included a Release Notes section in the app where I'll share all the new features, major bug fixes, and improvements with you. This keeps the update process as informative and transparent as possible. I'm doing this because I genuinely want to build and grow alongside my users. If you've encountered a similar issue with the Notion mobile app and are looking for a solution, want a way to stay focused and get things done, or just simply want to hang out, install SyncTasks and join me on this journey. I'll see you on the other side! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Joi
This app combines a calendar, task manager, and habit tracker into a single visual timeline. Plan your daily routine, record tasks, habits, and events all in one place to enhance productivity and self-organization.
- Unified calendar, task, and habit tracking
- Visual timeline for daily routine planning
- Quick task and event creation/adjustment
- Daily/weekly habit tracking
- Calendar synchronization and reminders
- Cross-device accessibility
- Notifications for important tasks
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A calendar, task manager, and habit tracker in one app and on one timeline. Plan your daily routine with Joi! Are you tired of using different apps to plan your calendar, to-do list, and build habits? With the Joi planner, you can record your tasks, habits, business meetings, personal events, and much more on a single visual timeline. The app is designed to enhance your productivity and is perfect for students, people with ADHD, autism, and anyone looking to structure their daily routine and manage their activities. Key features and benefits of Joi: - Quick creation and adjustment of tasks and events. Manage your daily routine. - Convenient tracking of daily or weekly habits. Build useful habits. - An intuitive app and visual calendar displaying all your tasks, habits, and events. Track everything in one place. - Seamless synchronization with your calendar and reminders for quick transfer of tasks, habits, and further effective management. - The app is accessible from any device. Download Joi on all your devices to always have access for managing your tasks and habits. - Joi can remind you of all important tasks. Turn on notifications to ensure you don’t forget anything. Improve your self-organization skills and build habits using the convenient Joi planner! - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://joi.software/privacypolicy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SyncTasks at none against Joi's shown. SyncTasks also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 46%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. SyncTasks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Joi sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SyncTasks holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 358 and 195 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of SyncTasks's written reviews are positive against 46% of Joi's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | SyncTasks | Joi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (358 ratings) — better | 4.4 (195 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews — better | 45.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 358 — better | 195 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Toh Kar Le | Alexey Sekachov |
Customer experience
SyncTasks
Joi
User reviews
SyncTasks
From 358 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and efficient
- 🚀 Seamless Notion integration
- 💡 Useful widget functionality
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 🎨 Clean and minimalist design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Syncing issues with Notion and Reminders
- 🔒 Paywall for widget access
- 🤔 Lack of advanced features
- 🔧 Bugs and crashes reported
Joi
From 195 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Beautiful design
- 🚀 Slick UI/UX
- 💡 Promising direction
- 👍 Excellent integration with Calendar, Reminders, and Health
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive price with many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Performance issues, phone gets hot and lags
- 🐛 Apple Reminders sync doesn't work properly
- 🔒 Lack of trial period
- 🔒 No ability to modify predefined habits
Bugs and requests
SyncTasks
Reported bugs
4 issues- Tasks not syncing properly
- Widget not displaying tasks correctly
- App crashing after updates
- Notification issues with repeat tasks
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Notion calendar sync
- Improve widget customization options
- Introduce more view and filter options
- Develop a desktop or web app version
Joi
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to delete habits
- Habits can only be set to repeat daily
- Glitches when trying to delete habits or tasks
- Confusing calendar selection UI
Requested features
5 requests- Add medium-sized widget
- Allow rearranging of habits/tasks
- Add more recurring settings beyond daily
- Improve calendar integration (select specific calendars, modify events)
- Add task timer on lock screen (Pomodoro style)
In-app purchases
SyncTasks
- SyncTasks Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- SyncTasks Pro (Annually)$12.991 Year
- 7-day Free TrialFree
- SyncTasks Pro$9.99
- SyncTasks Pro (Lifetime)$34.99
Joi
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Monthly$9.991 Month
- Yearly1 Year trial$17.991 Year
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- Annual$23.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
- Joi+ (Lifetime)$119.99









