Comparison

Taskmator vs Rocket Typist

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

Head to head
About

Taskmator

This app allows you to create and manage to-do lists, projects, and notes using a simple plain text format. It offers robust integration with Apple Reminders and Files, along with powerful organizational features like tags and outlining. Enjoy a productive workflow with customizable themes and extensive font options.

Highlights
  • Plain text task formatting
  • Apple Reminders integration
  • Files App integration
  • Live search with saved filters
  • Dropbox sync
  • Customizable themes and fonts
  • Outlining and drag & drop
Features
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◉ "The Best TaskPaper app for iOS" — Macdrifter ◉ "Excellent Task Manager"— Cult of Mac ◉ “Taskmator, a powerful TaskPaper client for iPhone and iPad, has received full Reminders Integration” — Federico Viticci, MacStories ◉ "Taskmator is really neat and great" —Merlin Mann ◉ "I love using the TaskPaper format, with TaskPaper on Mac and Taskmator on iOS" —Brett Terpstra Taskmator ( Next-Generation of renowned task management app called TaskPaper ) takes full advantage of iOS/ iPadOS technologies, gives you speedy, powerful tools that let you more productive. • Based on the open source code of TaskPaper for iOS/ iPadOS. • Type your lists into Taskmator and each line is quickly formatted into a Project, Task, or Note. • Apple Reminders Integration. • Built-In Files App Integration. • Local Notifications. • Live Search with Saved Filters. • Dropbox Sync API V2. • Multiple Window, Split View Support for iPadOS. • System Dark Mode. • Touch ID/ Face ID support. • Document Picker Support. • Custom Task Symbol. • Colored Tags, Tags Suggestion, Links Detections, Tag Formatting. • Print with custom task symbol. • Full Screen Mode. Scroll Headings to have more space. • Organize notes, tasks, or projects by tags. • Support Outlining. Drag & Drop items from another app and vice versa. • UI elements respond to the cursor on iPadOS when connecting a mouse or trackpad. • Statistics. • TextExpander (TETouch Snippet Expansion) support. • Re-use a file on a single tap. Little expensive method. • Review all your projects using "Go to Project.." feature. • URL Schemes. • Customize extended keyboard keys, themes, dark mode, fonts, colors. • Export file as PDF. • Approx. 150 beautiful fonts are available. • Total 9 app icons available. If you have any questions/ suggestions/ issues related to Taskmator then please contact me via email (taskmator@gmail.com) or on twitter (@Taskmator).

About

Rocket Typist

This app helps you save time by creating and inserting saved text snippets, images, and more. Organize your snippets into folders, customize them with various formats including AI-powered options, and access them instantly through search or a dedicated keyboard. Syncs seamlessly across Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Text snippet creation and insertion
  • Organize snippets into folders
  • Customizable snippet formats (plain text, rich text, code, images)
  • AI-powered smart snippets
  • Instant access via search and snippet keyboard
  • Syncs across Mac, iPhone, and iPad via iCloud
  • Dynamic macros with placeholders and dates
Features
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Save Time and Type Smarter with Rocket Typist Tired of retyping the same phrases? Rocket Typist is the ultimate text expander that streamlines your workflow and saves you valuable time. Easily create and insert your saved snippets—text, images, and more—on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. With your personal snippet collection always at your fingertips, repetitive typing becomes a thing of the past. Rocket Typist is the text expander the Apple platform deserves. Organize, Customize, and Automate Snippets with Ease • Effortless Snippet Management: Keep your workspace neat by organizing snippets into folders. • Powerful Customization: Create snippets in plain text, rich text, formatted code (with optional JavaScript execution), AI-powered smart snippets, and even images. • Instant Access: Quickly find and insert snippets using advanced search, filters, or the snippet keyboard. • Never Type It Again: Once saved, your snippets are always ready at your fingertips. Boost Productivity with Dynamic Macros • Add smart elements like text placeholders, dates, key functions, and more. • Labeled Macros Hub for easy management and consistent application across snippets. • Live Preview ensures your snippets look perfect before you insert them. Sync Seamlessly Across All Your Apple Devices • Work Anywhere: Use Rocket Typist on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad for a smooth experience across all devices. • iCloud Sync: Your snippets automatically sync across devices, so they’re always accessible when you need them. Start for Free – Unlock Pro Features Anytime Rocket Typist is free to use with a basic feature set. Upgrade to Rocket Typist Pro for the full experience. Download Rocket Typist today and type less tomorrow!

Screenshots

Taskmator4 screens
Rocket Typist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Rocket Typist at Free against Taskmator's $4.99. Rocket Typist also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 59%). Taskmator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On update cadence, ads 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

Rocket Typist is free to download; Taskmator costs $4.99 up front. Rocket Typist sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Taskmator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Taskmator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Taskmator has 231 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Taskmator's written reviews are positive against 73% of Rocket Typist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Taskmator ships an update weekly, Rocket Typist fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Taskmator versus Rocket Typist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskmatorRocket Typist
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (231 ratings) — better4.1 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings231 — better24
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmit ChaudharyDaniel Witt

Customer experience

Taskmator

All ratings231 ratings
Positive82.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews229 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral10.9%
Negative29.7%

Rocket Typist

All ratings24 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral12.7%
Negative14.5%

Bugs and requests

Taskmator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch or when switching apps
  • Deleting or modifying files causes data loss
  • Syncing issues with Dropbox and iCloud
  • Unreliable task management and completion

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to collapse/expand sub-tasks
  • Improved keyboard shortcuts and navigation
  • Better visual indication of task completion
  • Smoother drag-and-drop functionality
  • iCloud sync support

Rocket Typist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Taskmator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Rocket Typist

One-time2
  • Rocket Typist Pro for iOS$9.99
  • Rocket Typist Pro for macOS$19.99

Questions

Is Taskmator free?
Taskmator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rocket Typist free?
Rocket Typist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Taskmator or Rocket Typist?
Taskmator is rated higher. Taskmator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 231 ratings, while Rocket Typist averages 4.1 from 24 ratings.
Do Taskmator or Rocket Typist have ads?
Neither Taskmator nor Rocket Typist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Taskmator or Rocket Typist?
Taskmator ships an update weekly, and Rocket Typist fortnightly. Most recently, Taskmator was updated on October 18, 2026 and Rocket Typist on October 18, 2026.

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