Comparison

The Stack vs Tagly

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

Head to head
About

The Stack

This app offers a straightforward approach to managing tasks and capturing thoughts. It utilizes a single list of text-based notes organized with hashtags for easy retrieval and organization.

Highlights
  • Simple text-based notes
  • Hashtag organization
  • Easy idea capture
  • To-do list management
  • Streamlined interface
Features
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The Stack is a different take on To-Do List management. It favours simplicity, and encourages easy capture of your thoughts ("notes to self") as you have them. It uses a single list of simple text-based notes, organised using #hashtags.

About

Tagly

Features
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Tagly is a minimal, tag-based to-do list for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The idea is simple: you have one list, and tags give you infinite ways to look at it. Add tags to any task - work, personal, urgent, waiting, wherever - then filter by any combination. Include tags you want to see, exclude tags you don't. Your list instantly reshapes around what matters right now. Features: Tag-based filtering with include and exclude modes iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac Due dates with overdue and upcoming indicators Notes on any task with inline preview Sort by name, due date, or default order Manage and rename tags Completed tasks archive Clean, minimal design with dark mode support No account required Tagly Premium is available via auto-renewable subscription. Two plans are offered: monthly and annual, both with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Pricing is displayed in the app in your local currency. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tagly-app.com/privacy

Screenshots

The Stack4 screens
Tagly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tagly at weekly against The Stack's every 5 weeks. Tagly also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). The Stack's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. The Stack sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Tagly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Stack ships an update every 5 weeks, Tagly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Stack versus Tagly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe StackTagly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElegant Chaos LimitedJames Stevenson

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The Stack

One-time3
  • Fresh Straw$0.99
  • A Nice Juicy Carrot$2.99
  • Deluxe Hamster Wheel$9.99
2 purchases

Tagly

Subscriptions2
  • Tagly Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Tagly Premium Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is The Stack free?
The Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tagly free?
Tagly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Stack or Tagly have ads?
Neither The Stack nor Tagly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Stack or Tagly?
The Stack ships an update every 5 weeks, and Tagly weekly. Most recently, The Stack was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tagly on October 31, 2026.

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