task vs Spanly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
task
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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 — so you always know what's coming up and what needs your attention now. [Features] ■ 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. ■ Categories Organize tasks by category — Work, Personal, Study, Health, and more — each with its own icon and color. ■ Memo Attach a note to any task to keep relevant details close at hand. ■ Push Notifications Get reminded before your deadline arrives. Set notifications per task or globally. ■ Completion Tracking Mark tasks as done and see how many days elapsed since the deadline. ■ Multilingual Supports English, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese (Simplified). No ads. No unnecessary features. Just your deadlines, clearly counted down.
Spanly
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Spanly turns the time that matters into a clear visual gauge. Exams, birthdays, anniversaries, project deadlines—see what’s left with numbers and progress bars, and change how you spend each day. KEY FEATURES • Countdown and progress gauges for every goal • Display units: seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, or years • To-Do lists with subtasks, linked checkmarks, and quantity progress • Calendar view for scheduled tasks • Home Screen widgets so you can check progress without opening the app • Dark mode and multi-language support PREMIUM Enjoy full access for the first 30 days. After that, unlock widgets, To-Dos, calendar, and an ad-free experience with a one-time Premium purchase. Keep your focus on what matters next—with Spanly.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: task at none against Spanly's shown. task also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Spanly's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. task sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Spanly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
task ships an update weekly, Spanly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | task | Spanly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | keisuke arai | Rina Hayashi |
In-app purchases
task
- PREMIUM$0.99
Spanly
- Spanly Premium$4.99









