# smartQ vs Motion

The clearest difference is rating: smartQ at 4.7 against Motion's 4.1. smartQ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Motion's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 70). On price and review sentiment there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Motion sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $44.99 per month. smartQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

smartQ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motion has 1.9K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of smartQ's written reviews are positive against 42% of Motion's.

smartQ ships an update every 2 months, Motion weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | smartQ | Motion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartq-workflow-management/id844900216/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-tasks-and-ai-scheduling/id1580440623/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 70 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 42.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [5pm](https://appshunter.io/developer/497918480) | [NexusBird, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482672969) |

## What reviewers say

### smartQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartq-workflow-management/id844900216)

This visual task management app centralizes work assignment, progress tracking, and team communication. It's adaptable to any workflow and accessible from any internet-connected device, including iPhone and iPad.

**Highlights:** Visual task management, Work assignment, Progress tracking, Team communication, Centralized storage, Workflow customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-tasks-and-ai-scheduling/id1580440623)

This AI-powered assistant intelligently plans your day, schedules meetings, and manages projects, helping busy professionals and teams get work done faster with fewer interruptions. It automates task reorganization and meeting coordination, freeing up valuable time.

**Highlights:** Automated daily planning, Smart to-do notifications, Team collaboration, One-click meeting scheduling, Siri task integration, Document and note management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $44.99 | per month |
| Annual | $294.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly efficient task scheduling
- 🔒 Robust calendar integration
- 👍 Intuitive desktop experience
- 👍 Helpful for users with ADHD
- 👍 Improves productivity and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy mobile app
- 🔍 Limited mobile app functionality
- 💰 Expensive subscription cost
- 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔍 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Mobile app crashes frequently
- Syncing issues between desktop and mobile
- Tasks not rescheduling properly
- Inability to view full task details on mobile

**Requested features**

- Improved mobile app with full functionality
- Ability to edit tasks on mobile
- Push notifications for upcoming tasks
- Monthly/weekly calendar view in mobile app
- Better integration with other calendars and task managers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is smartQ free?

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

### Is Motion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, smartQ or Motion?

smartQ is rated higher. smartQ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Motion averages 4.1 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do smartQ or Motion have ads?

Motion shows ads; smartQ does not.

### Which is updated more often, smartQ or Motion?

smartQ ships an update every 2 months, and Motion weekly. Most recently, smartQ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Motion on October 30, 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.*