# Next Task vs PinNote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next Task at none against PinNote's 2. PinNote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PinNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Next Task asks for nothing beyond the download.

Next Task ships an update every 3 months, PinNote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Task | PinNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Samson Clement](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833670704) | [Quentin Hocde](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773098703) |

## What reviewers say

### Next Task

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-task-to-do-and-widgets/id6761325452)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PinNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnote-lock-screen-notes/id6773098701)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PinNote Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| PinNote Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Task free?

Next Task is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PinNote free?

PinNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Next Task or PinNote have ads?

Neither Next Task nor PinNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Next Task or PinNote?

Next Task ships an update every 3 months, and PinNote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Next Task was updated on September 18, 2026 and PinNote on August 20, 2026.

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