Comparison

Karavan vs WP Project Manager

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

Head to head
About

Karavan

Visually organize projects with customizable Kanban boards. Break down tasks, attach files, and track progress with features like subtasks and a built-in Pomodoro timer. Syncs automatically across devices and works offline.

Highlights
  • Customizable Kanban boards
  • Subtasks and checklists
  • File attachments with Quick Look
  • Up Next view for urgent tasks
  • Undo/Redo with change log
  • Built-in Pomodoro timer
  • Automatic offline sync
Features
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Organize projects visually with Karavan – a native Kanban board app with automatic sync. Key Features • Flexible Kanban boards with customizable columns and swimlanes • Eisenhower Matrix – not sure what to tackle first? Switch any board to a 2×2 priority grid, drag tasks by effort and impact, and preview every change before it's applied – priorities you've set by hand are never silently overwritten • Subtasks – break any task into a checklist, track progress right on the card, and let Karavan suggest moving a task to Finished once everything's checked off • Attachments – attach photos and files to any task, and preview them with Quick Look • Up Next – see your most urgent and high-priority tasks across every project in one place, and jump straight to the board • Undo & Redo, plus a full Change Log of every change with one-tap revert • Powerful search – find any task instantly; it scrolls into view and highlights itself so you never lose track • Custom notification time per task, independent of its due date • Task priorities, due dates, auto-archive, and overdue/due-soon warnings • Configurable Finished Columns – decide exactly which columns count as done, not just the last one • Board templates – use the built-ins, customize them to fit your workflow, or build your own from scratch • Custom Project Icons – drag your own photo onto a project, or pick one from Photos or Files, and it replaces the icon everywhere the project shows up • Pin your favorite projects and give each one its own color for quick recognition • Customizable task types – 19 built-in types or create your own with custom colors and icons from the full SF Symbols library (6,900+ icons) • Built-in Pomodoro timer – start a Focus Session with a tap; the timer appears on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island • Markdown support in task descriptions with live preview • Per-board filters and sorting that persist across sessions • Drag and drop, swipe between columns, and reorder with a tap – navigate your board however feels natural • Automatic sync across all your devices – works offline, syncs when you're back online Perfect For: Software developers, event planners, homeowners, students, and anyone who wants visual project management without the complexity. Questions, feedback, or suggestions? Feel free to email us at Karavan@heckel.tech – we'd love to hear from you!

About

WP Project Manager

Features
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If you already use WP Project Manager on your WordPress website, this mobile app is built directly for you. Connect your site in seconds and keep track of your team, tasks, and deadlines without staying glued to your desk. QUICK AND SIMPLE SETUP * Type in your WordPress site URL. * Log in using your regular WordPress account details. * Access your projects instantly with zero extra setup or added plugins. COMPLETE TASK MANAGEMENT * Create tasks and subtasks on the spot. * Set due dates, priority levels, and assign work to your team. * Update task progress, mark items complete, or shift status quickly. VIEWS THAT MATCH YOUR WORKFLOW * Task Lists: Clear, detailed lists for daily work tracking. * Kanban Boards: Move tasks visually between stages to track workflow. * Gantt Charts: View project timelines, milestones, and task dependencies. EASY TEAM COLLABORATION * Join task discussions and post comments from your phone. * Attach documents and images directly to specific tasks. * Get instant notifications for new assignments, comments, and deadline reminders. * Check activity logs to see recent updates across all your projects. WHO USES THIS APP? * Freelancers managing work across multiple client projects. * Agencies and marketing teams coordinating campaigns. * Business owners who need quick project updates during meetings or travel. * Development teams tracking sprints and daily progress. ALWAYS IN SYNC Everything connects directly to your WordPress site. The app respects your existing WordPress user roles and permissions, keeping your project data safe and organized. Note: This is a companion app. You need an active WordPress website with the WP Project Manager plugin installed and a valid user login to use this app. [:mav: 1.1.1]

Screenshots

Karavan4 screens
WP Project Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Karavan at every 2 weeks against WP Project Manager's monthly. WP Project Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). 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

Karavan ships an update every 2 weeks, WP Project Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Karavan versus WP Project Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKaravanWP Project Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias HeckelweDevs Pte. Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Karavan

No in-app purchases

None

WP Project Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Karavan free?
Karavan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WP Project Manager free?
WP Project Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Karavan or WP Project Manager have ads?
Neither Karavan nor WP Project Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Karavan or WP Project Manager?
Karavan ships an update every 2 weeks, and WP Project Manager monthly. Most recently, Karavan was updated on October 10, 2026 and WP Project Manager on October 12, 2026.

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