Comparison

Taskly vs Dash Notes

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

Head to head
About

Taskly

A straightforward to-do list app that allows users to quickly add tasks by typing or speaking. It offers a clean interface, offline functionality, and privacy by saving data only on the device. The app supports multiple languages and themes.

Highlights
  • Add tasks by typing or voice
  • Offline functionality
  • No account required
  • Minimalist interface
  • Light, dark, and system themes
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Taskly is a simple to do list for people who just want to write down their tasks and check them off. No account, no ads, no learning curve: open the app, type or speak your task, and you're done. ADD TASKS IN SECONDS Type a task and tap Add, or tap the microphone and say it out loud: voice input turns your words into text instantly. Your checklist is automatically organized by day, so today's to-dos stay on top and previous days are just a scroll away. TAP TO CHECK, HOLD TO COPY Tap a task to mark it done, tap again to undo. Long press to copy its text, or tap the delete icon to remove it. Subtle haptic feedback confirms every action. A MINIMALIST TO DO LIST No projects, no tags, no complicated settings. Just a clean, fast task list that stays out of your way. Use it as a daily checklist, a grocery or shopping list, a list of errands and chores, or a quick notepad for things you don't want to forget. MADE FOR YOU • Light, dark or system theme • 11 languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Arabic • Gregorian or Hijri calendar dates, or both side by side • Option to open the keyboard at launch for even faster entry • Designed for iPhone and iPad OFFLINE AND PRIVATE Taskly works offline. Your tasks are saved only on your device: no sign-up, no cloud sync, no ads. We only collect basic usage statistics to improve the app. Voice input uses your device's speech recognition service, which may require a connection. Taskly is free. If it helps you get things done, a review means a lot, and you can vote for upcoming features directly from the app.

About

Dash Notes

Features
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Dash is a private, offline-first note-taking app built for people who want to think without being watched. No accounts. No analytics. No tracking. Notes live on your device. If you choose to sync between your own devices, every byte is end-to-end encrypted before it leaves your phone — the relay server cannot read your notes. FEATURES • Rich, block-based editor — headings, lists, checklists, code, tables, quotes, dividers, embeds, alignment, drag-and-drop reordering, multi-block selection. • Folders, tags, full-text search, version history. • Image attachments stored locally inside the app. • Per-page passphrase encryption (AES-GCM-256, PBKDF2 key stretching) and app-level lock with Face ID / Touch ID. • Optional end-to-end encrypted multi-device sync — pair with a QR code, decrypt on-device, server only sees ciphertext. • Self-destructing notes that wipe themselves after a set time or N views. • Markdown / DOCX / PDF / CSV export, encrypted backup files (.dashpack). • 30-day Trash for soft-deleted notes. • Four themes: Light, Dark, DarkBlue, Fallout (terminal green). • Works fully offline. Syncs automatically when you reconnect. • Free. No subscription. No upsell. No ads. PRIVACY Dash is built for people who treat notes as the most sensitive thing on their device. The app collects no analytics, contacts no third-party SDKs, and makes no network calls except to the optional sync relay (only when you turn it on, only with encrypted blobs). The relay sees opaque ciphertext addressed by random vault IDs — it cannot read or attribute your notes to you. WHO IT'S FOR • Writers, researchers, and journalists who want a clean editor without the cloud baggage. • Anyone storing sensitive ideas, journal entries, passwords, or work-in-progress drafts. • People migrating off ad-supported note apps that monetize what you write. FROM THE TEAM This is version 1.5.0. Built by Filmshape Ltd. Source code is open and auditable. Feedback welcome. TERMS OF USE (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://dashnote.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Taskly4 screens
Dash Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Taskly at none against Dash Notes's 2. Dash Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Dash Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Taskly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taskly ships an update every 2 months, Dash Notes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Taskly versus Dash Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTasklyDash Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKamel DjaberFilmshape Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Taskly

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dash Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Dash Sync7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Dash Sync7 Days trial$47.991 Year

Questions

Is Taskly free?
Taskly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dash Notes free?
Dash Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Taskly or Dash Notes have ads?
Neither Taskly nor Dash Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taskly or Dash Notes?
Taskly ships an update every 2 months, and Dash Notes every 2 days. Most recently, Taskly was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dash Notes on October 28, 2026.

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