Comparison

Welm vs Weeklane

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

Head to head
About

Welm

This task manager offers a stark, simple approach to productivity, focusing on essential tasks. It uses a rigid 'Now, Next, Later' system to help users prioritize and complete what truly matters without complex features.

Highlights
  • Simple task management
  • Three priority buckets: Now, Next, Later
  • Focus on task completion
  • Rigid structure for honesty
  • Uncluttered interface
Features
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Welm is a to-do list / task manager that's not for the faint-hearted. It's stark, unapologetic, and built to help you take control of your day, stay focused, and do what truly matters. Most productivity apps (like humans) try to do everything - tags, projects, subtasks, automations - until managing the system becomes its own task. Welm says Skitsnack. It's deliberately simple and rigid, with just enough constraints to keep you honest about what actually matters today, instead of letting your to-do list quietly turn into a second job. How it works: — Simple tasks: No smart lists, tags or nested logic to manage. Tasks are meant to be done, not sit beautifully in a database. — Three buckets: Now, Next, Later. That's it. — Finish what's in front of you: Your buckets only hold so much. The only way to do more things is by clearing your tasks. Welm isn't trying to be your friend (it can sometimes be a little rude). It isn't trying to organize and automate your entire life. It's simply making sure the few things that matter to you get done. At least that's what it tells us.

About

Weeklane

Plan your week with a calm, visual interface. Easily add and rearrange tasks, set reminders, and integrate with your existing calendars. Collaborate on shared projects for family or work.

Highlights
  • Visual weekly agenda
  • Task scheduling and reordering
  • Reminders and recurring tasks
  • Calendar integration
  • Shared projects
  • Task Lock (Pro feature)
Features
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Plan your whole week in one calm, visual view. Weeklane is a minimal week planner and to-do list for people who want clarity without a crowded calendar. See today and the days ahead, add tasks in seconds, and move work forward as plans change. NEW: TASK LOCK (PRO) • Choose the apps that distract you most • They stay locked while today still has open tasks • Finish today’s list and they unlock automatically • Allow an optional 15-minute break when you need one • Tasks scheduled for later today only count once their time arrives • Built on Apple’s Screen Time, so Weeklane never sees which apps you use Task Lock is available on iPhone and iPad (not on Mac). A VISUAL WEEKLY PLANNER • See seven days together in one clean weekly agenda • Add a task or checklist item directly to any day • Move and reorder tasks when priorities change • Check off completed work without losing sight of the week REMINDERS AND RECURRING TASKS • Add a time to any task • Set a reminder for the date and time you choose • Build daily and weekly routines with recurring tasks • Keep appointments and next actions together CALENDAR PLANNER • Browse future dates in a clear monthly calendar view • See Weeklane tasks on the day they are due • Optionally connect calendars synced to your device • View Google Calendar and Outlook events beside your tasks SHARED PROJECTS FOR FAMILY AND WORK • Create a shared to-do list for a trip, household, study plan or work project • Invite friends, family or teammates with a private link or code • Assign tasks and see who completed each item • Every free account includes one shared project; invited projects remain accessible • Use one calm family planner or work planner instead of scattered messages YOUR PLANNER, YOUR WAY • Choose orange, pink, blue or green task colours • Use light or dark appearance • Add Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets to see today’s tasks • Use Weeklane in 20 languages FREE TO START The simple weekly to-do list is free. Weeklane Pro unlocks Task Lock, reminders, recurring tasks, connected calendars and additional shared projects. Try Pro free for 7 days with the monthly or yearly subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the free trial ends, and the subscription renews automatically unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Without a subscription, the free weekly planner remains available. Personal weekly tasks stay on your device. Shared Projects use a private cloud identity so invited members can collaborate in real time. Weeklane is a deliberately simple visual planner and productivity planner: less setup than a full calendar, more context than an endless to-do list, and a clearer way to plan every week. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://weeklane.app/privacy

Screenshots

Welm3 screens
Weeklane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Welm at 5.0 against Weeklane's 4.7. Weeklane's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Welm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Weeklane sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Welm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Welm ships an update every 10 days, Weeklane weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Welm versus Weeklane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWelmWeeklane
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJerry ChangFredrik Hegardt

Customer experience

Welm

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Weeklane

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Welm

One-time1
  • 2nd List$3.99
2 purchases

Weeklane

Subscriptions2
  • Weeklane Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Weeklane Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Welm free?
Welm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Weeklane free?
Weeklane is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Welm or Weeklane?
Welm is rated higher. Welm averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Weeklane averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Welm or Weeklane have ads?
Neither Welm nor Weeklane shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Welm or Weeklane?
Welm ships an update every 10 days, and Weeklane weekly. Most recently, Welm was updated on November 8, 2026 and Weeklane on November 9, 2026.

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