Comparison

Stack vs ByteSize

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

Head to head
About

Stack

Features
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Stack is a clean, focused task and reminder app designed to help you manage your day without getting in the way. Built around a clean, minimal interface — with beautifully crafted Dark and Light modes. • Add tasks and reminders with due dates, times, repeat schedules, notes and priority levels. • Track and complete your tasks directly from your Home and Lock Screens—no need to open the app. • Overdue items from today remain visible until they’re completed or rescheduled. • Search through your items with the advanced search and filter tools to quickly find specific tasks, reminders, or priorities. • The app features in-app highlights that keep you aware of upcoming tasks in a clear and effective way. • A real-time stats bar at the top of your screen shows your daily progress: how many tasks you have today, how many you've completed, and what is overdue. • Easily import pending reminders from Apple Reminders. • Sync and add items to Apple Calendar. • Your tasks, reminders, stats and ideas never leave your device. UNLOCK STACK PREMIUM Take your productivity to the next level with our new in-app subscription, which unlocks: • The Brainstorm Canvas: A brand new, interactive workspace. Use the visual canvas to drag, drop, and link ideas together, then effortlessly import groups of thoughts directly into your daily tasks. You can also export your map as an image to share with others. • Widgets & Live Activities: Full access for the interactive Home Screen-Lock Screen widgets, and Live Activities. • Advanced Statistics: Tap the stats bar to unlock powerful cumulative graphs, streak tracking, and detailed analytics. • Deep Customization: Personalize the app with custom accent colors, sheet colors and even your own background images. • Sync more of your daily items and check off right from your wrist. • Unlimited Storage: No limits on how many tasks and reminders you can save on your own device. About billing of Premium: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. • The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. • Your account may be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Enjoy using Stack. For any issues or feedback: https://fadizaid.com/stack/en/support Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/stack-privacy-policy/ Terms of use: https://sites.google.com/view/stack-terms-of-use/

About

ByteSize

Features
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Big goals can be overwhelming. That’s why 92% of New Year's resolutions fail. Welcome to ByteSize, the ultimate micro-habit planner designed to break your biggest ambitions into small, effortlessly achievable daily routines. By shrinking your tasks into atomic actions, you eliminate procrastination and build unstoppable momentum. Whether you want to write a book, get in shape, learn a new language, or build a better daily routine, ByteSize helps you reverse-engineer your dreams into bite-sized habits that stick. WHY ByteSize WORKS: • Break Down Anything: Input any major goal, and our smart framework helps you slice it into 2-minute micro habits. • Streak & Momentum Tracking: Visual daily streaks keep you motivated without the pressure of massive, daunting tasks. • Minimalist Interface: A clean, clutter-free UI designed for rapid logging so you can focus on execution, not app management. • Smart Reminders: Gentle, contextual nudges to ensure your tiny habits fit seamlessly into your existing daily routine. FROM GAINS TO HABITS: • Instead of "Read 50 Books" -> Read 2 pages today. • Instead of "Get Ripped" -> Do a 2-minute plank. • Instead of "Learn Coding" -> Write 3 lines of code. Small changes. Massive results. Download ByteSize today and start winning your day, one micro habit at a time!

Screenshots

Stack4 screens
ByteSize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ByteSize at none against Stack's 2. Stack's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence 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. Stack sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. ByteSize asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stack ships an update every 8 days, ByteSize every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Stack versus ByteSize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStackByteSize
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFadi ZaidPlayful Souls

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stack

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium$1.491 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Year
None

ByteSize

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stack free?
Stack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ByteSize free?
ByteSize is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stack or ByteSize have ads?
ByteSize shows ads; Stack does not.
Which is updated more often, Stack or ByteSize?
Stack ships an update every 8 days, and ByteSize every 6 days. Most recently, Stack was updated on October 7, 2026 and ByteSize on October 18, 2026.

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