Comparison

Task Compass for Reminders vs NoteFormat

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

Head to head
About

Task Compass for Reminders

Features
Read full description

Task Compass is for you if: - Have long to-do lists - Need to choose what to work on next - Want to keep the important task on top of list - Want top task on the lock screen This isn’t for you if you need complex project hierarchies, dependencies, or time tracking. Task Compass prioritizes your tasks by asking you to compare two tasks. "Which task is more important?" The app finds and displays your top priority, in-app, in a widget, in a live activity, and in a lock screen widget. Always in sync with Apple Reminders. No new accounts. Your data lives on your phone and in your iCloud account. Terms of Use: Standard Apple Terms (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

About

NoteFormat

Features
Read full description

NoteFormat – Your Smart Note & Expense Companion Capture expenses, format them with templates, and import/export easily. Track spending, budgets and reports—simple, private, and beautiful. Whether you're logging daily thoughts, tracking spending, or generating reports, NoteFormat makes it easy. NOTES & EXPENSE TRACKING • Add notes with optional amounts (expense or income) • Organize entries with customizable categories and tags • Quick add mode for rapid data entry • View and filter your notes by category or date • Import notes from text using template matching BUDGET MANAGEMENT • Create daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly budgets • Set spending alerts at custom thresholds • Track budget progress with visual indicators • Budget by category or across all spending FLEXIBLE IMPORT & EXPORT • Import formatted notes from clipboard or files • Save directly to Apple Notes • Share via system share sheet • Copy formatted text to clipboard • Export CSV reports (Free: 1/day with ad, Pro: unlimited) POWERFUL REPORTS • Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly summaries • Visual charts and spending analytics • Total entry counts and amounts • Category breakdown with percentages (Pro) • Export and share your reports CUSTOMIZABLE FORMATTING • Built-in templates: Simple, Full Notes, Detailed, CSV, Markdown • Create your own templates with placeholders: {date}, {category}, {content}, {amount}, {tags} • Customize date formats per template SIRI SHORTCUTS • "Add a note" – Quick entry via Siri • "Get my report" – Instant spending summaries • Works with Shortcuts app automations SYNC & SECURITY • iCloud sync across all your devices • Face ID / Touch ID app lock (Pro) • Data stays on your device (optional iCloud sync) ACHIEVEMENTS & GAME CENTER • Unlock achievements as you use the app • Track your logging streak • Compete on leaderboards PRO FEATURES • Ad-free experience • Unlimited exports and CSV reports • Custom themes with your own images • Biometric app lock • Detailed category breakdowns in reports FREE WITH ADS • Core features available free • Watch rewarded ads to export entries • 1 rewarded export/day for CSV reports & category breakdown (Pro: unlimited) • Upgrade to Pro anytime to remove ads LOCALIZATION • English and Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) Download NoteFormat today and take control of your notes, expenses, and budgets! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Task Compass for Reminders4 screens
NoteFormat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Task Compass for Reminders at none against NoteFormat's 2. Task Compass for Reminders also leads on ads (none vs shown). NoteFormat's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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. NoteFormat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Task Compass for Reminders asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Task Compass for Reminders ships an update every 3 weeks, NoteFormat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Task Compass for Reminders versus NoteFormat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTask Compass for RemindersNoteFormat
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaciej BlizinskiYat Wing WU

In-app purchases

None

Task Compass for Reminders

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NoteFormat

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Task Compass for Reminders free?
Task Compass for Reminders is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoteFormat free?
NoteFormat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Task Compass for Reminders or NoteFormat have ads?
NoteFormat shows ads; Task Compass for Reminders does not.
Which is updated more often, Task Compass for Reminders or NoteFormat?
Task Compass for Reminders ships an update every 3 weeks, and NoteFormat every 3 days. Most recently, Task Compass for Reminders was updated on October 18, 2026 and NoteFormat on October 4, 2026.

Other comparisons