# Upkeep Tasks vs Depletables

The clearest difference is rating: Depletables at 5.0 against Upkeep Tasks's 4.0. Depletables also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Upkeep Tasks's advantage is ratings volume (117 vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Upkeep Tasks sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Depletables asks for nothing beyond the download.

Depletables holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Upkeep Tasks has 117 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Upkeep Tasks's written reviews are positive against 100% of Depletables's.

Upkeep Tasks ships an update every 2 months, Depletables every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Upkeep Tasks | Depletables |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upkeep-tasks/id726162046/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depletables-recurring-tasks/id6467041524/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 64.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Upkeep Tasks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630174350) | [Straight Outta Harbour Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708084753) |

## What reviewers say

### Upkeep Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upkeep-tasks/id726162046)

This app helps you remember and manage recurring tasks and maintenance. Set reminders for essential upkeep like changing air filters or car oil. Track completion history and stay on top of your responsibilities.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of built-in tasks, Customizable reminders, Task completion tracking, Add custom tasks (in-app purchase), Task history log, Badge icon for due tasks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business Category | $0.99 | one-time |
| Finance Category | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fitness Category | $0.99 | one-time |
| Everything Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Premium Categories | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add Custom Tasks | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Unique rolling task scheduling system
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎯 Excellent for tracking recurring maintenance tasks
- 📊 Maintains history of completed tasks
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscription required

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recent update broke core functionality
- 🔐 Account login issues and authentication failures
- 📱 No multi-device or cloud sync capability
- ⚠️ Data loss when switching phones
- 🎨 New UI has excessive white space, shows only 4 tasks

**Reported bugs**

- Login won't stay logged in
- Cannot sign in after recent update
- Delete category function spins forever
- Notification badge doesn't always appear
- App doesn't register time passage without full restart

**Requested features**

- Multi-device sync and cloud backup
- Share tasks with family members
- Task completion history and reports
- Add pictures/attachments to tasks
- Widget for quick access


### Depletables

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depletables-recurring-tasks/id6467041524)

This app helps you manage recurring household chores and tasks that are often forgotten. It offers a streamlined approach to home organization, allowing you to track your progress and gain insights into your productivity.

**Highlights:** Track recurring tasks, Customize task depletion rates, View completion history, Add notes to tasks, Gain productivity insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Upkeep Tasks free?

Upkeep Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Depletables free?

Depletables is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Upkeep Tasks or Depletables?

Depletables is rated higher. Upkeep Tasks averages 4.0 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Depletables averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Upkeep Tasks or Depletables have ads?

Neither Upkeep Tasks nor Depletables shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Upkeep Tasks or Depletables?

Upkeep Tasks ships an update every 2 months, and Depletables every 4 days. Most recently, Upkeep Tasks was updated on October 17, 2026 and Depletables on October 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*