Comparison

Task Batch vs Suanpan

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

Head to head
About

Task Batch

This AI-powered task organizer automatically groups your tasks into intelligent batches, eliminating decision fatigue and optimizing your workflow. It learns from your deadlines and priorities to suggest the most efficient order for tackling your to-do list.

Highlights
  • AI-powered task grouping
  • Automatic prioritization
  • Minimizes context switching
  • Separates quick wins and deep focus
  • Deadline tracking with alerts
  • On-device AI organization
  • Privacy by design
Features
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Transform chaos into clarity with Task Batch-the AI-powered task organizer that thinks like a personal productivity assistant. Task Batch automatically groups your tasks into intelligent batches, eliminating decision fatigue and keeping you in the flow. No more wondering what to work on next. SMART ON-DEVICE AI ORGANIZATION Automatically prioritizes urgent and overdue tasks Groups similar tasks to minimize context switching Separates quick wins from deep focus work Learns from deadlines and priorities to optimize your workflow EFFORTLESS PRODUCTIVITY Add tasks with categories, priorities, and time estimates Watch AI instantly organize them into optimal work batches Complete tasks in order for maximum efficiency Track streaks and celebrate progress COMPREHENSIVE TASK MANAGEMENT 8 built-in categories: Work, Personal, Health, Learning, and more 4 priority levels with visual indicators Deadline tracking with overdue alerts Detailed task views with notes and editing Clean, intuitive iOS design FOCUS-FIRST DESIGN "Quick Tasks" batch for momentum building "Focus Tasks" batch for deep work sessions Urgent tasks always prioritized first Collapsible sections to reduce visual clutter PRIVACY BY DESIGN All data stays on your device—nothing sent to servers No tracking, no data collection, no privacy concerns Your tasks remain completely private and secure PERFECT FOR: Professionals managing multiple projects Students balancing coursework and activities Anyone feeling overwhelmed by endless to-do lists People who want to work smarter, not harder Whether you're organizing work projects, personal goals, or daily errands, TaskBatch's intelligent batching helps you tackle tasks in the most efficient order possible. Featured tutorial helps new users master the app instantly. No subscription required—buy once, organize forever.

About

Suanpan

Features
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Tired of productivity systems that fall apart when life gets chaotic? Suanpan uses a simple visual approach inspired by the ancient abacus. THE PROBLEM >> Every task feels urgent. Every priority system fails when real life happens. You spend more time organizing tasks than completing them. THE SOLUTION>> Three columns: Work, Family, Self. Position tasks top to bottom by importance. Work your way down each column. No priority labels, no decision fatigue—just visual clarity when everything feels urgent. HOW IT WORKS - Create three life areas that actually matter to you - Position tasks by dragging them up or down within each column - Work from top to bottom, left to right - Reposition tasks when priorities shift (and they will) WHY IT WORKS - Visual: See what matters most at a glance - Flexible: Drag and drop to reorder instantly - Contextual: Work tasks compete with work tasks, not family emergencies - Simple: No complex rules to remember when you're overwhelmed PERFECT FOR - Founders juggling multiple priorities - Parents managing work-life chaos - Anyone who's tried every productivity system and failed - People who think better visually than with abstract priority levels THE INSPIRATION Spotted my daughter's abacus during another overwhelming late-night task session. What if tasks worked like beads? Position matters more than labels. Same task, different position, different value. Suanpan combines todo simplicity with Eisenhower prioritization, presented as an abacus. The result? Task management so intuitive, your kid could organize your life. FEATURES - Three customizable columns for your life areas - Drag and drop task positioning - Clean, distraction-free interface - Works offline—no account required - Dark mode support - Quick task entry - Visual progress tracking Try the method that works when everything else fails. Download Suanpan today.Try the method that works when everything else fails. Download Suanpan today.

Screenshots

Task Batch4 screens
Suanpan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Task Batch at every 3 days against Suanpan's weekly. Suanpan's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Task Batch ships an update every 3 days, Suanpan weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Task Batch versus Suanpan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTask BatchSuanpan
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJennifer WuFiliberto Secchi

In-app purchases

None

Task Batch

No in-app purchases

None

Suanpan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Task Batch free?
Task Batch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Suanpan free?
Suanpan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Task Batch or Suanpan have ads?
Neither Task Batch nor Suanpan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Task Batch or Suanpan?
Task Batch ships an update every 3 days, and Suanpan weekly. Most recently, Task Batch was updated on October 5, 2026 and Suanpan on October 9, 2026.

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