Comparison

SubTasks vs Parallax

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

Head to head
About

SubTasks

This app gamifies task management for power exchange couples, allowing Dominants to assign tasks and Submissives to earn points and rewards. It offers customizable tasks, tracking, streaks, and consequences to build a desired D/s dynamic.

Highlights
  • Customizable task creation
  • Task completion tracking
  • Points and streak system
  • Customizable rewards and consequences
  • Long-distance and in-person support
  • Real-time progress monitoring
  • Encrypted data and privacy controls
Features
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Keep your D/s dynamic on track. A Dom sets the tasks and rules, a sub follows through and earns rewards, and the app keeps count so nobody has to nag or chase. It works for couples under one roof, long distance dynamics, and solo subs holding themselves to their own structure. SubTasks is free to start, built by a small independent team, and syncs across your phone, tablet and the web. TASKS AND RULES - Assign daily, weekly and one-off tasks with due dates and point values - Break a bigger goal into steps with challenges - Send a lightning task with a countdown when you want an answer today - Ask for a note or photo proof before a task counts, then approve it or send it back with a rating and a comment - Keep your rules, limits and protocols in shared Notes, and write down Agreements you both sign - Push reminders when something is assigned or due REWARDS, PUNISHMENTS AND FOLLOW THROUGH - Choose the rewards and punishments and set what they cost - Points for finished tasks, streaks for consistency, achievements along the way - Missed tasks earn demerits, and redemption tasks put things right - See how your partner is doing without asking LONG DISTANCE - Tasks, reminders and approvals reach your partner wherever they are - Pro adds in-app chat next to the task it is about SOLO - Solo mode is free. Set your own tasks, rules, rewards and punishments, track your streak, and invite a partner later if that changes GETTING STARTED - Task Kits are ready-made sets of tasks, rewards and punishments you can preview and import in a few taps, or build and share your own PRIVACY - No ads, and we don't sell your data - Tasks, notes and messages are encrypted at rest, and connections use TLS - Pro includes alternate app icons, including discreet ones, for your home screen - Delete your account and your data anytime FREE AND PRO The core app is free: unlimited tasks, solo mode, rewards, punishments, points, streaks, achievements, partner linking and reminders. Pro is optional. It lifts the weekly limits on approvals, photo proof and lightning tasks, and adds chat, custom app icons and multiple partners. One subscription covers all of your relationships, so your partner gets Pro too. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Parallax

This app helps plural individuals manage their system. Create detailed profiles for each member, track who is currently fronting, and log important notes. It offers a privacy-first approach, keeping your data secure and accessible only to you.

Highlights
  • Member profiles with custom avatars and pronouns
  • Fronting tracking with history
  • Import system data from SimplyPlural
  • Push notifications for fronting changes
  • Privacy-first data storage
Features
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Parallax is a companion app built for plural systems — whether you're a DID/OSDD system or otherwise plural. Track who's fronting, manage alter profiles with custom avatars and colors, log notes, and stay organized as a system. Features: • Member profiles with avatars, colors, pronouns, etc. • Fronting tracking with history log • Import your system from SimplyPlural • Push notifications for fronting updates • Privacy-first: your data stays yours Built with care for the plural community. Terms of Use: https://parallax-plural-space.vercel.app/terms

Screenshots

SubTasks4 screens
Parallax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SubTasks at 100% against Parallax's 56%. SubTasks also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6). 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. SubTasks sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Parallax sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SubTasks holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 101 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SubTasks's written reviews are positive against 56% of Parallax's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubTasks ships an update every 9 days, Parallax every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SubTasks versus Parallax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubTasksParallax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (43 ratings) — better3.6 (101 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better56.1% of reviews
Number of ratings43101 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB47 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMayeTone LLCAziz Naji Ahmed Al Bahal

Customer experience

SubTasks

All ratings39 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Parallax

All ratings92 ratings
Positive55.4%
Neutral27.2%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral29.3%
Negative14.6%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

SubTasks

Subscriptions4
  • SubTasks Pro Monthly Affiliate$7.991 Month
  • SubTasks Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • SubTasks Pro Yearly Affiliate$63.991 Year
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  • SubTasks Pro Yearly$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • SubTasks Pro Lifetime Affiliate$134.99
  • SubTasks Pro Lifetime$149.99
3 purchases

Parallax

Subscriptions3
  • Parallax Plus$2.991 Month
  • Parallax Plus$4.991 Month
  • Parallax Plus$6.991 Month

Questions

Is SubTasks free?
SubTasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parallax free?
Parallax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SubTasks or Parallax?
SubTasks is rated higher. SubTasks averages 4.8 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Parallax averages 3.6 from 101 ratings.
Do SubTasks or Parallax have ads?
Neither SubTasks nor Parallax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubTasks or Parallax?
SubTasks ships an update every 9 days, and Parallax every 2 weeks. Most recently, SubTasks was updated on November 15, 2026 and Parallax on November 14, 2026.

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