Comparison

TaskClimb vs Cadence

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

Head to head
About

TaskClimb

Features
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A to-do list that finally shows how far you have come. Every task you tick off in TaskClimb moves your climber higher up a mountain route β€” until you stand on the summit of the goal you set. Plain checklists only ever show what is left. That is why long lists feel heavier the longer you work on them. TaskClimb reframes the same tasks as an ascent: a goal becomes a peak, each task becomes a waypoint on the route, and harder tasks earn more altitude. The finish line is visible from the very first step, so momentum builds instead of leaking away. WHAT YOU GET - Turn any goal or project into a peak with its own route of tasks and a clear summit - See real forward motion as your climber advances up the ridge with every task you finish - Rate each task easy, medium or hard so the tough ones actually pay off in altitude and XP - Level up a climber rank from Base Camper to Mountaineer as your XP grows - Keep a day streak alive so showing up daily becomes the habit, not the chore - Read your own numbers: 14-day activity chart, difficulty breakdown, summits reached and total elevation climbed PERFECT FOR - People who abandon task apps because a flat list never feels rewarding - Students and professionals breaking a big project into steps they can finish today - Anyone chasing a long goal β€” a launch, a training block, a home reset - Habit builders who stay consistent when a streak is on the line WHY NOT JUST USE A PLAIN CHECKLIST? A checklist answers "what is left" and nothing else. TaskClimb answers "how far have I come" β€” with a route you can see, altitude that reflects real effort, and stats that prove the week was not wasted. Same tasks, completely different pull. An optional daily reminder brings you back so the streak survives a busy day. PRIVACY Everything stays on your device. No account, no sign-up, no ads, no tracking. Your peaks and tasks never leave your iPhone. FULL ACCESS TaskClimb Premium unlocks the complete experience β€” unlimited peaks and tasks, full streak and altitude stats, every mountain backdrop and difficulty option, summit celebrations and future updates β€” with no upgrade prompts. Available as a weekly subscription, a yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your Apple ID settings. Create your first peak tonight, add three waypoints, and finish one before bed β€” that is your climb started. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com

About

Cadence

Features
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Cadence is a calm, distraction-free way to run routines, procedures, and checklists one step at a time. Start instantly with 200 built-in routine templates for daily life, work, travel, health, sports, home maintenance, family care, events, software releases, and more β€” or build your own from scratch. Tap a routine and move through it in Focus Mode. No clutter, no noise, no ads β€” just the next step. β€’ 200 built-in templates β€” ready-made routines for real-life repeatable tasks β€’ One step at a time β€” a serene focus screen, not a cluttered to-do list β€’ Branch logic β€” if/then steps for procedures that change β€’ Run history & export β€” proof you completed every step, shareable as a PDF β€’ Lock Screen widgets β€” launch a routine instantly β€’ Cloud sync β€” your routines on all your iOS devices β€’ Works fully offline Made for morning routines, gym warmups, weekly reviews, packing lists, home checks, pre-flight checks, software releases, SOPs, and any routine you repeat β€” and can’t afford to get wrong. Terms of Use (EULA): https://iseif.dev/cadence/term_of_service.html Privacy Policy: https://iseif.dev/cadence/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

TaskClimb4 screens
Cadence4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Cadence at 3 against TaskClimb's 1. Cadence also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. TaskClimb sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Cadence sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
TaskClimb versus Cadence: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskClimbCadence
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size17 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhuc PhamSeif Ibrahim

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TaskClimb

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$39.99
3 purchases

Cadence

Subscriptions2
  • Cadence. Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Cadence. Pro (Annual)$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cadence Pro (Lifetime)$39.99

Questions

Is TaskClimb free?
TaskClimb is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cadence free?
Cadence is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TaskClimb or Cadence have ads?
Neither TaskClimb nor Cadence shows ads.

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