Comparison

Thoughts vs task

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

Head to head
About

Thoughts

Capture and organize anything you find online, setting reminders and categories directly from any app. Never lose interesting content again with seamless cross-device syncing and a clutter-free interface.

Highlights
  • Save from any app via share sheet
  • Set reminders instantly
  • Organize with custom categories
  • Add notes and context
  • Seamless iCloud sync
  • Minimalist interface
Features
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You're scrolling Instagram in bed. You find an amazing design resource. You're on the train and someone shares a movie recommendation. You're at work and spot an article you want to read tonight. It's not the right time, but you don't want to lose it. Thoughts lets you save anything from any app using the native share sheet. But here's what makes it different: you set the reminder and category right there, before you even leave the app you're in. One tap, and you're done. No switching apps. No "I'll remember later." No forgotten bookmarks. SHARE SHEET THAT ACTUALLY WORKS Tap share from Safari, Instagram, YouTube, or any app. The link, title, and content are captured automatically. Pick a reminder time and category — all without leaving the app you're in. REMINDERS THAT FIT YOUR LIFE Quick options — 30 minutes, 1 hour, 3 hours, tonight, tomorrow — or set a custom date and time. Get notified exactly when you're ready to act on it. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Create categories like Movies, Books, Design, Videos — whatever fits your life. Assign them in a single tap when you save. ADD MEMOS & CONTEXT Jot down notes on anything you save — "watch this with Sarah on Sunday" or "use this for the pitch deck." Future you will thank you. SEAMLESS iCLOUD SYNC Save a link on your iPhone, check it later on your Mac. Everything stays in sync across all your Apple devices. No login required in the app. BEAUTIFUL & MINIMAL A clean, calm interface with light, dark themes. No clutter, no sign-ups, no accounts. Just your thoughts, waiting for you. Thoughts is free to use. Stop losing the things you find interesting.

About

task

Features
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TaskCountDown helps you stay on top of deadlines by showing exactly how many days remain. Add your tasks and deadlines, and the app counts down the days automatically — so you always know what's coming up and what needs your attention now. [Features] ■ Deadline Countdown See the number of days remaining for each task at a glance. Overdue, today, soon, and future tasks are color-coded for quick scanning. ■ Categories Organize tasks by category — Work, Personal, Study, Health, and more — each with its own icon and color. ■ Memo Attach a note to any task to keep relevant details close at hand. ■ Push Notifications Get reminded before your deadline arrives. Set notifications per task or globally. ■ Completion Tracking Mark tasks as done and see how many days elapsed since the deadline. ■ Multilingual Supports English, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese (Simplified). No ads. No unnecessary features. Just your deadlines, clearly counted down.

Screenshots

Thoughts4 screens
task4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Thoughts at none against task's 1. On price, update cadence, ads 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. task sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Thoughts asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thoughts ships an update every 6 days, task weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Thoughts versus task: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThoughtstask
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBalazs Norbert Horvathkeisuke arai

In-app purchases

None

Thoughts

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

task

One-time1
  • PREMIUM$0.99

Questions

Is Thoughts free?
Thoughts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is task free?
task is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Thoughts or task have ads?
Neither Thoughts nor task shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thoughts or task?
Thoughts ships an update every 6 days, and task weekly. Most recently, Thoughts was updated on October 6, 2026 and task on October 10, 2026.

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