SyncTasks vs QuietDesk
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/
QuietDesk
This app offers a distraction-free Pomodoro timer with cozy pixel-art visuals and ambient background sounds to create a calm environment for deep work. It provides simple statistics and gentle notifications to help users build focus habits.
- Distraction-free Pomodoro timer
- Ambient background sounds
- Cozy pixel-art visuals
- Customizable session durations
- Focus and break session tracking
- Daily and weekly statistics
- Streak tracking
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QuietDesk is a calm Pomodoro study space designed for deep, pressure-free focus. With a warm pixel-art atmosphere, gentle background sounds, and simple statistics, QuietDesk makes deep work feel calm and enjoyable. What makes QuietDesk different? • A distraction-free Pomodoro timer • Cozy pixel-art visuals • Ambient background sounds (rain, café, fireplace, forest) • Gentle notifications when sessions end • Simple, motivating statistics • No ads, no accounts, no tracking Features • Focus, short break, and long break sessions • Background sounds that keep playing while you focus • Daily and weekly focus statistics • Streak tracking to build a healthy habit • Customizable session durations Designed for calm productivity QuietDesk is perfect for studying, working, reading, or writing. It helps you stay focused while keeping a relaxed and cozy atmosphere. Start one session at a time, and let QuietDesk take care of the rest.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuietDesk at 100% against SyncTasks's 68%. QuietDesk also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). SyncTasks's advantage is ratings volume (359 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 QuietDesk sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
QuietDesk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SyncTasks has 359 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of SyncTasks's written reviews are positive against 100% of QuietDesk's.
SyncTasks ships an update every 10 days, QuietDesk weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SyncTasks | QuietDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (359 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 359 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Toh Kar Le | said ihammouten |
Customer experience
SyncTasks
QuietDesk
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
QuietDesk
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
QuietDesk
- QuietDesk Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- QuietDesk Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- QuietDesk – Lifetime Access$3.99









