Comparison

SimpleTask vs Nyblit 2

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

Head to head
About

SimpleTask

Features
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SimpleTask is a sleek and elegant to-do list manager that focuses on discrete tasks organized with tags. Built on the best principles from GTD, bullet journaling, and proven productivity methods. Great for the ADHD brain! Why SimpleTask? - Plan your day with clear, actionable tasks while everything else waits in your unscheduled list - Fast gestures and tag filters keep you organized without the fuss - Optional nudge reminders at 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Features - Plan tasks by day, or leave them unscheduled until you're ready - Intuitive gestures — tap the circle to complete, the task to edit, and swipe right and left to snooze or schedule - Smart recurring tasks — set simple repeats and choose when to schedule the next task upon completion - Quick Add widget for speedy task entry - iCloud sync keeps your data secure across all your devices - Complete Apple Watch companion app - Up to 200 new tasks per month SimpleTask Plus (Optional Upgrade) - AI chat for personalized, actionable help with any task - Detailed stats on your productivity habits, including daily and weekly completions, streaks, and all-time totals - Unlimited tasks - Add notes to a task - Search all tasks - Share tasks directly to your calendar SimpleTask EULA: https://manicgrin.com/simpletask-end-user-licence-agreement-eula SimpleTask Privacy Policy: https://manicgrin.com/simpletask-privacy-policy

About

Nyblit 2

This task manager goes beyond simple done/not done tracking by allowing users to assign custom states to tasks, such as 'Blocked' or 'Later'. It helps declutter your active list by hiding non-actionable items while still keeping them tracked, promoting focused productivity.

Highlights
  • State-based task tracking
  • Filter actionable tasks
  • Custom task statuses
  • Project organization
  • Apple Calendar sync
  • iCloud sync
  • Home Screen Widgets
Features
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Get organised with Nyblit, the task manager built for real-world productivity. Most to-do apps treat tasks as either “done” or “not done”. But real work is rarely that simple. A task might be waiting for a client reply. Blocked by a colleague. Paused until tomorrow. In progress, but not actionable right now. When all of those tasks sit in one long list, they create clutter, pressure and mental overload. Nyblit is different. Nyblit began more than 20 years ago as a FileMaker database shared between a small group of friends. It was built around a simple observation: at any given time, more than half of the tasks on your list cannot actually be acted on. You may be waiting for a reply, blocked by someone else or delaying something until later. By moving those tasks out of your immediate view (while continuing to track them safely) your workload becomes clearer, calmer and far more achievable. Nyblit uses what we call ‘state-based’ task management to show you what needs your attention now, while keeping everything else safely organised and out of the way. A simple phone call might move through states like these: • TODAY: Ready to make the call.
• BLOCKED: You left a voicemail and are waiting for a callback.
• LATER: The line was busy, so Nyblit reminds you to try again in 10 minutes.
• DONE: The call is complete. Nyblit lets you create custom workflows so it understands what kind of task you are doing. Tap “Left Voicemail” and the task moves to BLOCKED. Tap “Call Later” and Nyblit offers a timer and alert. A workflow can represent anything you do regularly, from writing an email to restoring a car. Each one can include its own statuses, delays, subtasks and time estimstes. So, instead of staring at a cluttered list of half-actionable tasks, you can see what is active, which stage each task has reached, what is blocked and what is paused. SHARED TASKS Nyblit lets you share tasks and projects, making it easier to collaborate with teams, clients and family. GMAIL INSIDE YOUR TASKS (Beta) Your tasks and your communication are finally together. Email threads can live directly inside the task they relate to. PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE Daily activity stats and task progress rings, give you a simple visual sense of progress. ADHD Friendly Nyblit was created by a developer with ADHD. Sometimes the problem is not that you have too much to do. It is that too many things are sitting in front of you when they are not actually actionable. Nyblit brings clarity to your day. POWERFUL & FLEXIBLE Organise tasks into projects. Delay tasks with smart timers. Sync deadlines with Apple Calendar. Add rich notes with text and links. Everything syncs securely via iCloud. WORKS WITH reMARKABLE Nyblit can automatically export a beautifully rendered daily page to your reMarkable e-ink tablet every morning. Your Today tasks are presented clearly with checkboxes, ready to tick off with your pen. At the end of the day, Nyblit can recognise which tasks you completed and update your Today view automatically. BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED Nyblit feels fast, fluid and calm. With a clean interface, smooth animations, Dark Mode and Light Mode support, widgets, Live Activities and Dynamic Island support, it feels right at home on iPhone, iPad and Mac. FEATURES • One purchase for access on iPhone, iPad and Mac • State-based task management that goes beyond “done” and “not done” • Shared tasks and projects for teams • Gmail integration so relevant email threads can live inside tasks • Daily activity stats • Task progress rings • Apple Calendar and Reminders integration • iCloud sync across your devices • Home Screen Widgets • Dynamic Island support • Repeating tasks with advanced scheduling • Rich notes with text and links • AI-powered suggestions for custom task statuses where supported • reMarkable Daily To Do Page - Two Way Sync • Manual backups Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SimpleTask4 screens
Nyblit 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SimpleTask at none against Nyblit 2's shown. SimpleTask also leads on iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Nyblit 2's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SimpleTask sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Nyblit 2 sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimpleTask ships an update every 2 months, Nyblit 2 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SimpleTask versus Nyblit 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleTaskNyblit 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—96.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB109 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperManicgrin Media LtdDavid Margolis

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SimpleTask

Subscriptions2
  • SimpleTask Plus Monthly$0.991 Month
  • SimpleTask Plus Yearly$9.991 Year
11 purchases

Nyblit 2

Subscriptions7
  • Shared Tasks7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Nyblit Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Gmail Work-streams7 Days trial$14.991 Year
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  • Nyblit Basic7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Nyblit Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Nyby AI3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Nyby Email Composer3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • Shared Tasks — Lifetime$19.99
  • Unlimited Tasks$19.99
  • Gmail Work-streams — Lifetime$29.99
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  • Nyblit Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is SimpleTask free?
SimpleTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nyblit 2 free?
Nyblit 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimpleTask or Nyblit 2 have ads?
Nyblit 2 shows ads; SimpleTask does not.
Which is updated more often, SimpleTask or Nyblit 2?
SimpleTask ships an update every 2 months, and Nyblit 2 every 8 days. Most recently, SimpleTask was updated on October 7, 2026 and Nyblit 2 on October 10, 2026.

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