# TaskForge vs Klad

The clearest difference is rating: TaskForge at 4.7 against Klad's 3.5. TaskForge also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and ratings volume (110 vs 2). Klad's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TaskForge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Klad sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TaskForge holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaskForge has 110 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of TaskForge's written reviews are positive against 50% of Klad's.

TaskForge ships an update every 4 days, Klad daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TaskForge | Klad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskforge-obsidian-tasks/id6744716215/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klad-git-and-markdown-notes/id6759737357/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **110** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Azhar Dewji](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806149199) | [Mauricio Coelho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880411400) |

## 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 |


### Klad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/klad-git-and-markdown-notes/id6759737357)

This app offers a fast, offline-first note-taking experience for developers and privacy-focused users. It syncs notes directly to your own Git repository, ensuring you own your data without proprietary formats or cloud lock-in.

**Highlights:** 100% Data Ownership, Native Git Sync, Frictionless Markdown Editor, Daily Notes Calendar View, Local Organization with Folders, Plain-text Markdown Files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Klad Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TaskForge free?

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

### Is Klad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TaskForge or Klad?

TaskForge is rated higher. TaskForge averages 4.7 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Klad averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do TaskForge or Klad have ads?

Neither TaskForge nor Klad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TaskForge or Klad?

TaskForge ships an update every 4 days, and Klad daily. Most recently, TaskForge was updated on October 30, 2026 and Klad on October 31, 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.*