Comparison

TaskOutline vs Nib Journal

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

Head to head
About

TaskOutline

Features
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TaskOutline is a task management app that helps you organize your work in a clear, hierarchical structure. With a three-level structure — Phase → Task → Subtask — you can break down large goals into manageable steps and keep everything structured. It’s not just another to-do list. It’s a tool designed to help you think and manage your work through structure. Who It’s For • If you feel overwhelmed by too many things to do • If you want to break big goals into smaller, actionable steps • If you want to plan things like study schedules or moving preparation step by step • If you like the idea of WBS-style organization but prefer something simple and easy to use Key Features • Hierarchical project management (Phase / Task / Subtask) • Progress tracking • Due date management • Notes • Drag & drop reordering • Execution mode (focus only on what you need to do now) • Ready-to-use templates to get started quickly Pro Version The free version includes one project. Upgrade to Pro to create unlimited projects. One-time purchase. No subscription. Designed for individuals who want a simple yet structured way to manage projects and tasks.

About

Nib Journal

A private digital notebook designed to capture daily thoughts and observations, offering a paper-like journaling experience. It includes features for daily entries, monthly summaries, habit tracking, and gratitude logging, with an optional one-time purchase for advanced widgets and iCloud backup.

Highlights
  • Daily journal entries
  • One Line a Day feature
  • Habit tracker
  • Gratitude log
  • Monthly highlights
  • Life balance radar
  • Optional iCloud backup
Features
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Nib Journal: write down the small things, quietly. The feel of a paper bullet journal, on your iPhone. Not a to-do manager. Not a streak counter. A private notebook for what you noticed today, just for you. ■ Daily • One day per page, or three days together. Your choice. • A title and a few lines, written at your own pace. • Attach photos: a handwritten note, or a view from your day. • Swipe to turn the page, like a real notebook. ■ Monthly • "One Line a Day": one line for every day of the month. • Widgets to look back on your month: - Monthly Tasks - Habit Tracker (up to 6 habits) - Gratitude Log - Monthly Highlights - Life Balance (a radar of the areas you choose), and more • Each month is saved on its own. Change your setup next month and past months stay as they were. ■ Made to keep going • No reminders. No "you missed a day" notifications. • Write when you want, as much as you want. • A calm, paper-like design that's easy on the eyes. ■ Pro (one-time purchase, in-app purchase) Pay once and keep it. Not a subscription. • Home Screen widget "Habit Tracker": see this month's habits at a glance. • iCloud backup (data): bring your entries back when you switch phones. • Extra widgets: Daily Tracker, Mood & Sleep, Mood Calendar, Reading Log, Life Balance. Everything you write stays on your iPhone (except the optional Pro iCloud backup). No account needed. Start with one line today.

Screenshots

TaskOutline3 screens
Nib Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Nib Journal at 15.1 against TaskOutline's 18.5. 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. TaskOutline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nib Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
TaskOutline versus Nib Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskOutlineNib Journal
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakumi Kobayashimami hara

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TaskOutline

One-time1
  • TaskOutline Pro$3.99
1 purchases

Nib Journal

One-time1
  • Pro$7.99

Questions

Is TaskOutline free?
TaskOutline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nib Journal free?
Nib Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TaskOutline or Nib Journal have ads?
Neither TaskOutline nor Nib Journal shows ads.

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