PeakTask vs Papyrus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
PeakTask
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Always know the most important thing to do next. Spend less time planning and thinking and more time getting things done. Everyday life is filled with overwhelming todo lists. Some items are more important than others. With Peaktask, just dump all your notes, reminder and tasks then have them organized by priority. Always know the next best task to make progress. Peak Task is the ultimate task manager, reminder and productivity tracking app - designed to help you stop feeling overwhelmed and start making real progress in life. The app sorts through all tasks and ranks most urgent and important task. You can manually override as well based on your criteria. Remove analysis paralysis that happens when trying to decide what to do next. The productivity score can show improvement and prove to yourself that you're getting more done. Additionally useful AI provides actionable steps and resources for each task when you don't know how to get started. Keep your lists across your work and personal phone with multiple lists and logins. Features: Smart Automated Ranking: Tasks automatically re-rank based on context and time passed. Drag-and-Drop Control: Reorder lists manually with smooth drag-and-drop actions. Rapid Voice & Siri Input: Add tasks instantly using bulk entry, voice, or Siri. Recurring Task/Habit Trackers: Set smart reminders that track elapsed time since completion. AI Task Coaching: Get actionable steps to complete your tasks ASAP if you don't know where to start or how to proceed. Built-in Pomodoro Timer: Measure task duration to boost focus and beat procrastination. Cross-Platform Collaboration: Share real-time lists across iOS, Android, and the web. Anti-Overwhelm Widgets: Display only your top-priority task on Home and Lock screens. Full Calendar Suite (Premium): Time block seamlessly with Google and Apple Calendar sync. Live Co-Editing (Premium): Edit shared lists simultaneously with other paid subscribers. Great for freelancers and entrepreneurs so that you can do the next most effective thing. Students juggling different deadlines so that the app can remind you what needs your attention. Lastly, folks who struggle with personal overwhelm (busy working mom, volunteer soccer coach, recreational athlete). Keep track of everything and stay on top of your game. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Papyrus
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Is your current note app slow? Meet a truly lightweight note app. - It's free โ with no stingy limit on the number of notes. - Trimmed of every bit of bloat, yet complete with the features you actually need. - Open as many notes as you like with no slowdown, and PDFs load blazingly fast. - Import and edit notes from another popular note app. - Import by the folder โ the hierarchy is preserved. [GoodNotes Import] Import .goodnotes files. Strokes, images, shapes, and masks are reproduced almost perfectly. [Handwriting] A custom vector drawing engine delivers extremely lightweight, high-precision ink. Five tools are built in: Pen, Highlighter, Eraser, Lasso, and Mask. Anything selected with the Lasso can be copied, moved, deleted, or duplicated. Mask is a study aid โ cover what you want to memorize with the pen, then tap to peek underneath. Straight-line snapping and shape recognition (rectangles, circles, lines, and more) are also supported. [PDF Import & Annotation] Import a PDF and write directly on its pages. Switch between four page layouts: continuous scroll, single page, horizontal, and two-page spread. [File Organization] Organize your notes with a Finder-like file browser, creating folders freely. Switch between list and grid views, and move files and folders by drag and drop. A Trash lets you restore notes you deleted by mistake. [Tabs & Split View (iPad)] Open multiple notes at once in tabs. On iPad, split the screen to view and edit two notes side by side (Split View). [Page Sidebar] Swipe in from the left edge to reveal page thumbnails. Press and hold a thumbnail to reorder pages, and select multiple pages to delete, copy, and paste. [Images] Paste images from Photos, Files, or the clipboard. [Export] Export notes and PDFs as a "PDF for submission/printing," a "fast annotation PDF" (PDF annotations only), or a "Papyrus Archive" (.papyrus). [Apple Pencil] - iPad: draw with Apple Pencil only; pan and zoom with your finger. - iPhone: draw with your finger while the compact ink palette is open; otherwise pan and zoom. - With Apple Pencil Pro, use the squeeze gesture to bring up the hover palette. About Papyrus Sync (Subscription) iCloud sync and sharing are available through the "Papyrus Sync" subscription (monthly or yearly, auto-renewing). All core features โ note-taking, PDF annotation, and more โ are completely free. - Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage your subscription or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple Account settings after purchase. - Prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://coremedica.jp/pages/legal/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://coremedica.jp/pages/legal/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PeakTask at 18.5 against Papyrus's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. PeakTask sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Papyrus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PeakTask ships an update weekly, Papyrus every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PeakTask | Papyrus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iyinoluwa Raji | waraku kobayashi |
In-app purchases
PeakTask
- Peak Task Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Peak Task Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- PeakTask Lifetime$199.99
Papyrus
- Papyrus Sync Monthly$0.991 Month
- Papyrus Sync Yearly$9.991 Year









