Zettel vs Taskland
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zettel
This app offers a minimalist note-taking experience, focusing on a single, full-screen note at a time. It features a unique swipe-to-clear gesture with haptic feedback and simple tag functionality for easy organization. Notes are saved as plain Markdown files for versatile use.
- Single full-screen note interface
- Swipe-to-clear gesture with haptic feedback
- Simple hashtag tagging system
- Plain Markdown file export
- Works with Files app
- Dark mode support
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Zettel - Quick Notes for iOS. Write. Swipe to tear. Done. Zettel brings the satisfying feeling of ripping paper to your iPhone. What makes it different: - One note at a time: Full screen. No tabs, no folders, no mess. Just you and your thoughts. - Tear to clear: Swipe from the edge and drag across the screen. Your note tears away with haptic feedback that actually feels real. - Tags that work: Type #anything and it becomes a tag. Find notes instantly without setting up complicated systems. - Your files, anywhere: Notes are plain Markdown files. Edit them in other apps, sync however you want, or just keep them local. Perfect for: - Quick thoughts - Meeting notes - Daily journaling - Project ideas Simple by design: - iPhone only (as it should be) - Works with Files app - Dark mode included - No account required - Zero tracking Built by someone who got tired of overcomplicated note apps. Sometimes the best tools are the simplest ones.
Taskland
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Taskland is the place where your tasks can finally stay in order. It offers topic boards, virtual boards for your most important, inbox and reminded tasks, easy capture or voice dictation of tasks and texts, due dates, reminders, notes, attachments, priorities, the HOT flag, notifications and more. For longer texts there are books and pages with an advanced editor that can hold images and files. Access from the mobile app and the browser, plus a whole range of unique features, make Taskland an effective tool for managing your tasks. BOARDS AND TASKS • Tasks with subtasks, organized into boards • Color-coded priorities — red, orange, yellow • HOT: flag what's urgent right now and keep it at hand • Reminders with notifications straight to your iPhone • Due dates with color hints — approaching in green, overdue in red • Inbox: dictate a task on your phone or simply e-mail it to yourself • Reminders board: every fired reminder gathered in one place BOOKS AND PAGES • Long-form texts on pages, organized into books • Rich text and images • Voice dictation — dictating a note is faster than typing it • File attachments on tasks and pages (PDF, documents, images) WITH YOU EVERYWHERE • Full offline mode — keep working without a connection, changes sync automatically • Instant sync between your phone and computer • One account for the app and the web at taskland.cz • Available in 9 languages Start for free — your account is ready in a minute. Terms of Use: https://www.taskland.cz/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.taskland.cz/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Taskland at Free against Zettel's $2.99. Taskland also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Zettel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On 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
Taskland is free to download; Zettel costs $2.99 up front. Taskland sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Zettel asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zettel ships an update monthly, Taskland weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zettel | Taskland |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Moritz Weichart | Miroslav Hes |
In-app purchases
Zettel
No in-app purchases
Taskland
- Monthly subscription$3.991 Month
- Annual subscription$49.991 Year









