# TaskForge vs Simple Memo

The clearest difference is ratings volume: TaskForge at 98 against Simple Memo's 1. TaskForge also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Simple Memo's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TaskForge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Simple Memo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Memo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaskForge has 98 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 89% and 90% positive.

TaskForge ships an update every 5 days, Simple Memo every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TaskForge | Simple Memo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskforge-obsidian-tasks/id6744716215/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-memo-obsidian-voice/id6758438948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | **90.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Azhar Dewji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806149199) | [Yurika, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872945413) |

## What reviewers say

### TaskForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskforge-obsidian-tasks/id6744716215)

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:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TaskForge Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| TaskForge Premium (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| TaskForge Premium (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |


### Simple Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-memo-obsidian-voice/id6758438948)

Quickly capture thoughts, tasks, and notes using text or voice input. Send memos directly to your email inbox or integrate them into your Obsidian knowledge base. Designed for speed and simplicity to prevent losing ideas.

**Highlights:** Quick text input, Voice dictation, One-tap email sending, Obsidian integration, Simple setup

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Simple Memo Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Simple Memo Annual Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TaskForge free?

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

### Is Simple Memo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TaskForge or Simple Memo?

Simple Memo is rated higher. TaskForge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Simple Memo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TaskForge or Simple Memo have ads?

Neither TaskForge nor Simple Memo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TaskForge or Simple Memo?

TaskForge ships an update every 5 days, and Simple Memo every 2 days. Most recently, TaskForge was updated on September 22, 2026 and Simple Memo on September 22, 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.*