Comparison

APLOWBS vs QuadTask

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

Head to head
About

APLOWBS

Features
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ā–  Think in Structure Why do so many To-Do lists fail? Because tasks are not broken down enough. APLOWBS is a hierarchical WBS task manager that helps you organize tasks into clear structures and break them down into units you can execute immediately. Its simple design supports structured thinking and focused execution. ā–  Organize Tasks with Hierarchical WBS Break tasks down up to five levels deep and apply the principles of WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) directly on your smartphone. - Logically decompose your work - Visualize completion status clearly - Manage tasks with minimal required input There are no complex project management features. You can focus purely on structure. ā–  Features That Support Execution Designed not just for planning, but for doing. - Set due dates for each task - Receive push notifications for tasks due today - Manage completion status easily ā–  Optimized for Smartphones Built for smooth, intuitive interaction. - Effortless reordering - Seamless hierarchical organization - Clean and simple interface ā–  Flexible Use Cases From daily To-Do management to goal breakdowns. - Travel planning - Document outlining - Shopping lists - Goal decomposition You can also customize the theme color to match your style. APLOWBS is a simple yet structured task management app. Structured thinking leads to steady progress.

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QuadTask

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QuadTask is a simple, focused task manager built around the world-famous Eisenhower Matrix. Sort your tasks across the four quadrants of "Urgency x Importance" - a method popularized by Stephen Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" - so you can focus on what truly matters. [Who is this for?] - You have too much on your plate and feel overwhelmed - You spend all day firefighting urgent tasks - You want to invest more time in "important but not urgent" work - You've tried other task apps but couldn't stick with them [Key features] - Quick capture: jot down ideas in seconds with the top input - Drag uncategorized tasks into a quadrant - Set due dates and notifications - Review with completion history and weekly stats - Built-in guide explaining the Eisenhower Matrix - NEW: Google Calendar sync (Premium only) Tasks with a due date sync automatically to Google Calendar. Tasks created on iPhone appear on iPad too. [The 4 Quadrants] I. Urgent x Important -> Do now II. Important x Not urgent -> Plan (the most important) III. Urgent x Not important -> Delegate IV. Neither -> Drop [Premium plan] - The free plan allows up to 10 active tasks. Premium lifts this limit. - Google Calendar sync is also Premium-only. (Auto-renewing subscription. Cancel anytime in Settings.) - By default, all your data stays on your device. Only when you enable Google Calendar sync (opt-in) are your dated tasks sent to Google Calendar. [Languages] Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Korean. Get your mind in order - with QuadTask. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://abstracted-shoemaker-1dd.notion.site/QuadTask-2c44a06323ed8008b325dfe918d4f2b5

Screenshots

APLOWBS4 screens
QuadTask4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APLOWBS at none against QuadTask's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. QuadTask sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. APLOWBS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
APLOWBS versus QuadTask: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPLOWBSQuadTask
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakafumi OgawaTomohiko Yasui

In-app purchases

None

APLOWBS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

QuadTask

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month

Questions

Is APLOWBS free?
APLOWBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuadTask free?
QuadTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do APLOWBS or QuadTask have ads?
Neither APLOWBS nor QuadTask shows ads.

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