TaskForge vs JCue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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See your Obsidian Tasks on your Home Screen and get real mobile notifications for due & scheduled work. TaskForge reads & writes Markdown tasks in your vault, is privacy-first, and fully compatible with common Tasks syntax. -------------------- KEY FEATURES -------------------- ◆ WORKS WITH YOUR AI Your tasks are plain Markdown files in your vault. Claude, ChatGPT, or any agent that can edit a file can add, complete, and reschedule them. TaskForge picks up every change the moment it's saved. No plugin, no API, no setup. ◆ REAL NOTIFICATIONS Get push notifications for due and scheduled tasks. Set multiple reminders per task. Never miss a deadline again. ◆ HOME SCREEN WIDGETS See your tasks at a glance. Check them off without opening the app. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. ◆ DEEP OBSIDIAN INTEGRATION Connect directly to your vault and manage tasks within your notes with real-time sync. Works with the Obsidian Tasks plugin format you already use. ◆ TASKNOTES PLUGIN SUPPORT Automatic import of TaskNotes settings, custom field mapping, and support for YAML frontmatter format. ◆ POWERFUL ORGANIZATION Custom lists, tags, due dates with time, priorities, recurring tasks, and multiple reminders per task. ◆ CALENDAR & KANBAN VIEWS Visualize your tasks by date or status. Connect your device calendars to view and manage events alongside tasks. Drag and drop to reschedule or change status. ◆ ADVANCED SEARCH & FILTERING Quickly find tasks with comprehensive search and multi-condition filtering across your entire vault. ◆ MARKDOWN-POWERED Create and edit tasks using familiar markdown syntax. Natural language parsing for fast task creation. ◆ WIDGETS & CROSS-PLATFORM SYNC Access tasks and your settings on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud sync. ◆ TASK ARCHIVE Archive completed tasks instead of deleting them. -------------------- PRIVACY & COMPATIBILITY -------------------- • No data collected; works offline after setup • Works alongside your sync solution (iCloud Drive, Dropbox, etc.) • Your files remain plain-text Markdown and fully portable • Not affiliated with or endorsed by Obsidian.md, OpenAI, or Anthropic Whether you're an Obsidian power user or managing personal projects, TaskForge provides the tools you need to stay organized and productive. -------------------- TASKFORGE PREMIUM -------------------- Upgrade to TaskForge Premium to unlock advanced features including calendar event management, push notifications, home screen widgets, unlimited custom task lists, and enhanced productivity tools. Premium Options: • Monthly Subscription (includes 7-day free trial) • Lifetime Purchase (one-time, forever) Monthly subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage your subscription in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
JCue
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= What is the JCue cue app? = JCue is a practical cue app that you can start using simply by preparing a Google Sheet and entering its URL. It introduces a new LiveSync feature that lets devices on the same Wi‑Fi network share cue display control in real time. All features are fully available for free except LiveSync Host mode. = Feature Overview = Swipe - Swipe left or right to move to the next cue. Google Sheets Integration - Load a Google Sheets URL to display cues instantly. LiveSync Mode - New LiveSync mode enables real-time cue sync and control across devices. - Host mode requires a monthly subscription (30-day free trial included). LIVE Mode - Automatically displays the last checked row in column B of your Google Sheet. Timer - Set a countdown timer. Tap the current time to start instantly. Message List - Double-tap to switch to list view. = Use Cases = - Live streaming - Video production - Interviews - Presentations - Event operation - Online streaming
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TaskForge at every 5 days against JCue's every 2 weeks. TaskForge also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. TaskForge sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and JCue sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TaskForge ships an update every 5 days, JCue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TaskForge | JCue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (98 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Azhar Dewji | KEISUKE TONE |
In-app purchases
TaskForge
- TaskForge Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- TaskForge Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- TaskForge Premium (Lifetime)$49.99
JCue
- LiveSync1 Month trial$3.991 Month









