Comparison

Shard vs WP Project Manager

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

Head to head
About

Shard

Features
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Capture notes to Obsidian in seconds. Open. Type. Done. Shard gives you a fast path from a thought to plain Markdown in your Obsidian vault. After setup, it opens to a focused capture field with the keyboard ready. QUICK CAPTURE β€’ Add notes or tasks to your daily note β€’ Use common Daily Notes and Periodic Notes folder and date settings β€’ Write directly to vaults in iCloud Drive, Obsidian Sync, or on your device β€’ Keep text captures queued on your device when the vault is temporarily unavailable TASKS β€’ Manage Markdown checkboxes from your phone β€’ Add due dates and times β€’ Filter by Today, Overdue, Upcoming, or No Date β€’ Create subtasks and move completed tasks under β€œCompleted” WEB CLIPPER β€’ Save webpage links from the Share Sheet β€’ Open the live page in Shard β€’ Add bullet notes to a linked Markdown note FREE β€’ Quick capture for notes and tasks β€’ Task management β€’ Web link clipping β€’ Lock Screen buttons for New Post and New Task SHARD PLUS β€’ Local reminders for tasks with a due date and time β€’ Home Screen task widgets for today and overdue β€’ Custom Post templates and destinations β€’ Post and Task actions in Shortcuts and the Share Sheet β€’ Image attachments and custom clip destinations PRIVATE BY DESIGN No Shard account. No analytics. No tracking. Your content is written directly to the vault you choose. If a text capture cannot be written immediately, it waits locally on your device. Shard works with plain Markdown, so your notes stay portable and there is no proprietary format. Obsidian is a trademark of Dynalist Inc. Shard is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dynalist Inc. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

WP Project Manager

Features
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If you already use WP Project Manager on your WordPress website, this mobile app is built directly for you. Connect your site in seconds and keep track of your team, tasks, and deadlines without staying glued to your desk. QUICK AND SIMPLE SETUP * Type in your WordPress site URL. * Log in using your regular WordPress account details. * Access your projects instantly with zero extra setup or added plugins. COMPLETE TASK MANAGEMENT * Create tasks and subtasks on the spot. * Set due dates, priority levels, and assign work to your team. * Update task progress, mark items complete, or shift status quickly. VIEWS THAT MATCH YOUR WORKFLOW * Task Lists: Clear, detailed lists for daily work tracking. * Kanban Boards: Move tasks visually between stages to track workflow. * Gantt Charts: View project timelines, milestones, and task dependencies. EASY TEAM COLLABORATION * Join task discussions and post comments from your phone. * Attach documents and images directly to specific tasks. * Get instant notifications for new assignments, comments, and deadline reminders. * Check activity logs to see recent updates across all your projects. WHO USES THIS APP? * Freelancers managing work across multiple client projects. * Agencies and marketing teams coordinating campaigns. * Business owners who need quick project updates during meetings or travel. * Development teams tracking sprints and daily progress. ALWAYS IN SYNC Everything connects directly to your WordPress site. The app respects your existing WordPress user roles and permissions, keeping your project data safe and organized. Note: This is a companion app. You need an active WordPress website with the WP Project Manager plugin installed and a valid user login to use this app. [:mav: 1.1.1]

Screenshots

Shard4 screens
WP Project Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WP Project Manager at none against Shard's 3. WP Project Manager also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Shard's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price and ads 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. Shard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WP Project Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shard ships an update every 5 days, WP Project Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Shard versus WP Project Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShardWP Project Manager
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaiki YamaguchiweDevs Pte. Ltd.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Shard

Subscriptions2
  • Shard Plus (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Shard Plus (Yearly)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shard Plus (Lifetime)$59.99
None

WP Project Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shard free?
Shard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WP Project Manager free?
WP Project Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shard or WP Project Manager have ads?
Neither Shard nor WP Project Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shard or WP Project Manager?
Shard ships an update every 5 days, and WP Project Manager monthly. Most recently, Shard was updated on October 10, 2026 and WP Project Manager on October 12, 2026.

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