Comparison

Folio vs Task Chart

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

Head to head
About

Folio

Features
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Folio is a local-first library for Markdown and plain text on Mac. Bring notes and docs into one place, organize them with folders and tags, explore connections with Link Map, and write with private on-device assistance—without juggling loose files in the Finder. Library & organization • Import Markdown and text via the file picker, drag-and-drop, or Import from Git Link for public GitHub repositories and individual files. • Needs Organizing gives new imports a clear inbox before you file them. • Folders and nested structures help you group work the way you think. • Tags cut across folders so you can filter by topic or project. • Pinned favorites and Recently Opened put what you need one click away. Explore connections • Link Map visualizes connections between your notes. • Follow links to explore related ideas and navigate your library from a new perspective. Reading & writing • Use Editor, Preview, or Split View to draft and see rendered Markdown side by side. • Use Writing Assistant to refine drafts, improve wording, and turn rough ideas into clearer notes with private on-device help. • Find text within the current document. • Sort notes by title, date added, last opened, and more. • Search across your library from the sidebar. Share & export • Share notes as Markdown or plain text. • Export documents to a folder you choose in Finder. Whether you’re collecting research, drafting READMEs, or building a personal knowledge base, Folio keeps your Markdown connected, organized, searchable, and easy to revisit.

About

Task Chart

Break down large goals into manageable tasks with a hierarchical view and daily progress charts. Visualize your next steps for projects, work, or learning plans. Organize complex workflows from overarching objectives to granular actions.

Highlights
  • Hierarchical organization of goals, groups, and tasks
  • Daily progress charts for plans and achievements
  • Task logging with checks, numbers, and notes
  • Timeline for daily tasks and progress
  • Location-based reminders
  • Data backup and export
Features
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Task Chart is a planner app where your plan is written on one big sheet of paper. ■ One sheet Goals and tasks live together on a single sheet, nothing abbreviated. The phone screen is a window onto that paper. Pinch to zoom, pick a task up with your finger and rearrange it — you see where everything will settle before you let go. ■ Day by day Tap a cell and record the day in one stroke — a check, or a number. The row and the day light up in a quiet cross. Past days turn like a scroll under your finger. ■ Quiet by design No advertising. No tracking (only anonymous usage counts, which you can turn off in Settings). No badges, no streaks, no flames. Just paper and ink. ■ What you write is yours The notebook is stored on your device only, and you can export it to a file at any time. If you stop subscribing, everything you wrote stays readable. Nothing becomes unreadable. ■ About the subscription Writing — creating and editing tasks and records — requires the Task Chart subscription (US$0.99/month or US$11.99/year; prices vary by region). Reading and exporting are free without one. The first 14 days are free for new subscribers. Unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the free period ends, your Apple ID is charged for the period you chose, and it renews automatically until you cancel. You can cancel any time in iPhone Settings. If you purchased the earlier paid version, please contact support. Terms of Use: https://simasyun.github.io/taskchart-support/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://simasyun.github.io/taskchart-support/privacy.html

Screenshots

Folio4 screens
Task Chart3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Task Chart at none against Folio's 1. Task Chart also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Folio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Task Chart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folio ships an update every 3 weeks, Task Chart every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Folio versus Task Chart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolioTask Chart
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDinh Bao Thang DuongShuntaro Shimada

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Folio

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
None

Task Chart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Folio free?
Folio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Task Chart free?
Task Chart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Folio or Task Chart have ads?
Neither Folio nor Task Chart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Folio or Task Chart?
Folio ships an update every 3 weeks, and Task Chart every 5 days. Most recently, Folio was updated on October 25, 2026 and Task Chart on October 20, 2026.

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