# TaskOut vs PaperTrail

The clearest difference is price: TaskOut at Free against PaperTrail's $19.99. PaperTrail's advantage is chart position (#182 vs unranked) and device support. On in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

TaskOut is free to download; PaperTrail costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | TaskOut | PaperTrail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | — | **[4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papertrail-taskpaper-client/id6751271083/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **15** |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#182** |
| Size | 18 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **17.0** |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Will Moody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642298193) | [gingerbeardman](https://appshunter.io/developer/294611470) |

## What reviewers say

### TaskOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskout/id6642653055)

**In-app purchases:** none


### PaperTrail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papertrail-taskpaper-client/id6751271083)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides a full TaskPaper editing experience on iOS and iPadOS, allowing you to manage projects, tasks, and notes using simple, flexible plain text files. Sync your work with iCloud and edit across devices, with powerful search and filtering capabilities.

**Highlights:** Full TaskPaper format support, OPML import, Distraction-free editing, Full query language search, Tag system with progress tracking, iOS Reminders integration, Shortcuts and Siri integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TaskOut free?

TaskOut is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PaperTrail free?

PaperTrail costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

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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.*