Tasknotes vs Cio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tasknotes
This app combines a to-do list, journal, and habit tracker with a unique hand-drawn visual style. Organize your tasks, reflect on your day, and build positive habits all in one place.
- To-do list functionality
- Journaling feature
- Habit tracking
- Hand-drawn aesthetic
- Cross-device support
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A todo list, journal, and habit-tracker with a hand-drawn aesthetic
Cio
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Cio helps you organize your life with clarity. Combining a smart task manager, a habit tracker, and a dedicated notes space, Cio keeps you focused on your goals without the clutter. KEY FEATURES: • Focus Dashboard: See your "Today" and "Tomorrow" at a glance. • Smart Tasks: Create to-dos with priorities, deadlines, and reminders. • Habit Tracker: Build lasting habits and track your daily streaks. • Power Notes: Capture ideas quickly. Support for bullet points and rich details. • Calendar View: Visualize your schedule effortlessly. • iCloud Sync: Your data syncs automatically across your devices using your personal iCloud account. • Privacy First: We don't see your data. Everything is stored locally on your device and in your private CloudKit container. PREMIUM FEATURES: Cio is free to start (limited to 10 items). Upgrade to Cio Premium to unlock: • Unlimited Tasks & Notes • Unlimited Habits • Custom App Themes & Colors • Detailed Statistics Manage your subscription in your device settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Cio-Privacy-Policy-2c2f568e99bc80e6bb73dc22424ac4a0?source=copy_link
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tasknotes at 15.1 against Cio's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Tasknotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tasknotes ships an update every 3 days, Cio daily. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tasknotes | Cio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Faizi Lefau Fifita | ADRIAN DANIEL CIOC |
In-app purchases
Tasknotes
- Task Notes$9.99
Cio
- Cio Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Cio Pro Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
