# SyncTasks vs Left

The clearest difference is update cadence: Left at every 3 days against SyncTasks's every 10 days. SyncTasks's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SyncTasks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Left sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SyncTasks against 4.6 for Left. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 352 and 396 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of SyncTasks's written reviews are positive against 74% of Left's.

SyncTasks ships an update every 10 days, Left every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SyncTasks | Left |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (352 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/synctasks/id6575384261/reviews) | [4.6 (396 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/left-widgets-for-time-left/id6740155884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 352 | **396** |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 79 MB | 238 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Toh Kar Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688513019) | [Cntxt Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778834894) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Left

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/left-widgets-for-time-left/id6740155884)

Visualize your time with customizable widgets for your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and StandBy. Track life progress, countdowns to important events, and monitor habits with streak tracking. Offers a clean and visually appealing way to stay aware of your time.

**Highlights:** Time progress widgets (year, week, day), Life progress tracking, Event countdowns, Habit and streak tracking, Customizable widget styles and colors, Apple Calendar sync

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Left Premium | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Left Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Left Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Thanks! | $3.99 | per year |
| LEGEND | $8.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Left Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Left Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Left+ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Awesome | $1.99 | one-time |
| Left+ | $2.99 | one-time |
| Left+ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legend | $4.99 | one-time |
| Left+ Thanks | $5.99 | one-time |
| Left+ | $6.99 | one-time |
| Left+ | $7.99 | one-time |
| Left+ | $8.99 | one-time |
| Left Premium | $12.99 | one-time |
| Left Premium | $29.99 | one-time |
| Left Premium | $49.99 | one-time |
| Left Premium | $69.99 | one-time |
| Left Premium | $149.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Minimalist design
- 👍 Simple and intuitive
- 🔒 Privacy-respecting
- 💡 Unique and insightful concept
- 👍 Clean and bloat-free

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent issues
- 💡 Lack of customization options
- 💡 Predetermined lifespan not accurate for all users

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not working
- Blank screen on widget after update
- Percentage left showing -inf%

**Requested features**

- Custom lifespan input
- Ability to set custom milestones
- Widget color customization
- Life widget
- Ability to track minutes left in the day


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SyncTasks free?

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

### Is Left free?

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

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

SyncTasks and Left are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 352 and 396 ratings respectively.

### Do SyncTasks or Left have ads?

Neither SyncTasks nor Left shows ads.

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

SyncTasks ships an update every 10 days, and Left every 3 days. Most recently, SyncTasks was updated on September 30, 2026 and Left on September 29, 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.*