# Wick vs Task Forge

The clearest difference is rating: Task Forge at 5.0 against Wick's 4.3. Task Forge also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Wick's advantage is ratings volume (65 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wick sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Task Forge asks for nothing beyond the download.

Task Forge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wick has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wick ships an update every 8 days, Task Forge every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wick | Task Forge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wick-study-planner-plus-canvas/id6737233778/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-forge-canvas-reminders/id6739590912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 92 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maximal Learning, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704003424) | [Carter Hawkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786186535) |

## What reviewers say

### Wick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wick-study-planner-plus-canvas/id6737233778)

This app helps students manage their academic and personal lives by automatically pulling assignments from learning systems and syncing calendars. It sends smart text reminders for deadlines and creates a clear daily plan to stay organized and focused.

**Highlights:** Automatic assignment import from LMS, Calendar syncing for all events, Smart text reminders for deadlines, Syllabus upload for assignment extraction, Clear daily plan generation, Assignment and commitment tracking, Focus sessions for productivity

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wick Premium – Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Wick Premium – Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Wick Premium – Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Wick Premium – Annual | $79.99 | per year |


### Task Forge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-forge-canvas-reminders/id6739590912)

This app automatically converts Canvas assignments and Google Calendar events into tasks with spaced reminders. It sends push notifications and syncs across devices via iCloud, simplifying task management for students and professionals.

**Highlights:** Canvas assignment integration, Google Calendar event import, Automated spaced reminders, Push notifications, iCloud device syncing, Simple task management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wick free?

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

### Is Task Forge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wick or Task Forge?

Task Forge is rated higher. Wick averages 4.3 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Task Forge averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wick or Task Forge have ads?

Neither Wick nor Task Forge shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wick or Task Forge?

Wick ships an update every 8 days, and Task Forge every 5 days. Most recently, Wick was updated on September 25, 2026 and Task Forge on June 1, 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.*