Comparison

task vs AfterNotification

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

Head to head
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 β€” so you always know what's coming up and what needs your attention now. [Features] β–  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. β–  Categories Organize tasks by category β€” Work, Personal, Study, Health, and more β€” each with its own icon and color. β–  Memo Attach a note to any task to keep relevant details close at hand. β–  Push Notifications Get reminded before your deadline arrives. Set notifications per task or globally. β–  Completion Tracking Mark tasks as done and see how many days elapsed since the deadline. β–  Multilingual Supports English, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese (Simplified). No ads. No unnecessary features. Just your deadlines, clearly counted down.

About

AfterNotification

Features
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Alarms feel like too much. Reminder apps feel complicated and hard to figure out. If that sounds like you, this simple notification app is just what you need. It also works great as a timer. Perfect for you if: - You want to set notifications quickly and easily - You don't want your music or audio content interrupted when a timer goes off - You'd rather avoid loud alarms in public places like trains or anywhere outside home +++ Core Features +++ [Notify After X Minutes] Set a notification in a single tap using preset buttons, or enter your own number of minutes. [Notify at a Specific Time] Pick a date and time, and you'll get notified right when it arrives. [Check Remaining Time on the Lock Screen] See how much time is left directly from the lock screen via Live Activities. * This feature can be turned off in Settings. +++ More Features +++ - Change the notification sound (13 options) - Notification history - Customizable preset minutes - View all scheduled notifications and more +++ Even More Useful Features +++ These features give you even more flexibility. [Control Center Support] Launch the app or set a 1, 3, 5, or 10-minute timer right from Control Center. [Widget Support] Launch the app or set a 1, 3, 5, or 10-minute timer from a widget. [Shortcuts App Support] Launch the app or set a 1, 3, 5, or 10-minute timer via the Shortcuts app. Assigning these to the iPhone Action Button or Back Tap can be especially handy. +++ You Might Also Find This Useful When... +++ - Laundry & household timers - Light workout timers - Timing tasks on the train - Fridge expiration reminders - Astronomy event notifications - Bank transfer to-do - Sale end date alerts - Package delivery time reminders And much more We hope you enjoy using it! - Sound Credits - Sound effects: Otologic (https://otologic.jp)

Screenshots

task4 screens
AfterNotification4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AfterNotification at none against task's 1. task's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. task sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AfterNotification asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

task ships an update weekly, AfterNotification every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
task versus AfterNotification: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertaskAfterNotification
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.618.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkeisuke araiRyusuke Uchida

In-app purchases

1 purchases

task

One-time1
  • PREMIUM$0.99
None

AfterNotification

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is task free?
task is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AfterNotification free?
AfterNotification is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do task or AfterNotification have ads?
Neither task nor AfterNotification shows ads.
Which is updated more often, task or AfterNotification?
task ships an update weekly, and AfterNotification every 3 months. Most recently, task was updated on September 23, 2026 and AfterNotification on September 21, 2026.

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