Comparison

TaskForge vs Karyah

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

Head to head
About

TaskForge

Manage your Obsidian tasks directly from your mobile device with real-time sync and notifications. Visualize your workload with calendar and Kanban views, and stay organized with powerful search and filtering. Create and edit tasks using familiar Markdown syntax.

Highlights
  • Real-time push notifications for tasks
  • Home screen widgets for at-a-glance task viewing
  • Deep integration with Obsidian vaults
  • Calendar and Kanban board task visualization
  • Advanced search and filtering capabilities
  • Markdown-powered task creation and editing
  • Cross-platform sync via iCloud
Features
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Bring your tasks, notes and calendar together without creating a TaskForge account. Your tasks and notes stay in local Markdown files you can open in any editor. Create tasks, write notes and view your calendar for free. Note editing is in beta. Start with a folder of your own or use your existing Obsidian vault, with nothing to import or convert. A real to-do list and task manager on every screen you use: iPhone, iPad and Mac. Widgets, notifications, a month calendar with your own events beside your tasks, kanban, search, and your notes in the same app. "After trying many apps and workflows, this is the first one that actually stuck and made me productive!" (user review) Works with your vault Reads and writes Obsidian Tasks emoji fields, Dataview fields, Task Genius and TaskNotes YAML frontmatter with your own field mapping. Every edit goes back to the original file. Home Screen widgets Today, overdue, a tag, a saved filter or any section of a space, in every size up to XL. Check a task off without opening the app. iPhone, iPad and Mac. Notifications and reminders Push notifications for due and scheduled work, several reminders on one task, and a daily summary. Calendar, built in Your device calendars (iCloud, Google, Exchange) sit beside your tasks in the month view, in spaces and in widgets. Events come from those calendars, not from files. Notes and daily notes Open, read and edit any note in your vault, next to the tasks inside it. Every workspace gets a daily note, one tap from search or the calendar agenda. Lists, kanban and search Spaces that stack task and event sections. Custom filtered lists, a kanban board with drag and drop, tags, contexts, projects, priorities, recurring tasks, and start, scheduled and due dates. Search and multi-condition filters across the whole vault. Archive completed tasks instead of deleting them. Quick capture Type a task the way you would say it and TaskForge fills in the date, priority and tag. Optional tools for your AI agent Use your own AI agent to turn meeting notes into tasks or update your task list. TaskForge generates a guide to your folder's format. The free taskforge desktop CLI and local MCP server, installed separately on your computer, give compatible agents tools to read and edit tasks and notes. These tools run locally without network access. They do not include an AI assistant or subscription. Your chosen AI provider's account requirements and data handling still apply. Privacy No TaskForge account, no analytics. Tasks and notes work offline. TaskForge does not upload your task or note files to its own servers. External sync and AI services handle data under their own terms. TaskForge Premium The task list, kanban, search and filters, notes and daily notes, quick capture, viewing your calendar, and priority names and colors are free. Premium unlocks Home Screen widgets, notifications and per-task reminders, creating and editing calendar events, your own custom spaces and lists, task defaults, accent color and app font, and editing many tasks at once. Buy it once and keep it, or subscribe monthly with a 7-day free trial. A monthly subscription renews unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage it in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Not affiliated with or endorsed by Obsidian.md or Anthropic.

About

Karyah

Features
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Karyah: just got a major upgrade. We’ve completely redesigned Karyah: to make project management simpler, faster, and more intuitive. With a modern interface and smoother experience, managing your work now feels effortless. Whether you're handling a construction project, an interior design workflow, or a software team, Karyah: adapts to the way you work. What’s New • Clean, Modern Interface A refreshed design that helps you navigate projects and tasks quickly and with clarity. • Smarter Dashboard Get a clear view of progress, priorities, and project health—all in one place. • Simplified Task Management Create, assign, and track tasks with a streamlined and easy-to-use workflow. • Real-Time Collaboration Stay connected with your team through chat, file sharing, and instant updates. • Faster & Smoother Performance Enjoy improved speed, smoother transitions, and a more responsive experience. Why Choose Karyah:? Karyah: is built to simplify complex work. We’ve focused not just on how it looks, but how it feels—making everyday tasks quicker, clearer, and more efficient. Update Karyah: today and take control of your projects with confidence.

Screenshots

TaskForge4 screens
Karyah4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Karyah at none against TaskForge's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. TaskForge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Karyah asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaskForge ships an update every 4 days, Karyah weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TaskForge versus Karyah: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskForgeKaryah
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (108 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings108 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAzhar DewjiPranav Agrawal

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TaskForge

Subscriptions2
  • TaskForge Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • TaskForge Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • TaskForge Premium (Lifetime)$49.99
None

Karyah

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TaskForge free?
TaskForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Karyah free?
Karyah is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TaskForge or Karyah have ads?
Neither TaskForge nor Karyah shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TaskForge or Karyah?
TaskForge ships an update every 4 days, and Karyah weekly. Most recently, TaskForge was updated on October 14, 2026 and Karyah on September 29, 2026.

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