smartQ vs Critical Path
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
smartQ
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.
- Visual task management
- Work assignment
- Progress tracking
- Team communication
- Centralized storage
- Workflow customization
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smartQ is a visual task management app - assign work, track progress and store team communication in one central place. Adjustable to fit any workflow. You can access smartQ from any location, through internet, and now on your iPhone or iPad too! This app requires a smartQ account.
Critical Path
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Get organized and stay on track with Critical Path, the ultimate task management app designed for professionals who work on recurring projects. Whether you're managing jobs for clients or handling internal tasks, Critical Path helps you save time by automating your workflow. Create Task Templates: Build custom task lists that you can reuse for any project or client. Automate Job Creation: Start new jobs instantly by selecting a template, and let the app handle the task setup for you. Calendar Integration: Automatically schedule all tasks as events in your calendar, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. You can schedule events on any calendar out of all the calendars added to your iOS Settings. Efficient Workflow: Perfect for freelancers, contractors, project managers, and teams that deal with repeated tasks across multiple jobs or clients. Stay Organized: Keep track of multiple jobs with ease, and make sure every deadline is met. Critical Path transforms the way you manage recurring tasks, keeping your workflow smooth, simple, and stress-free. Download Critical Path today and streamline your productivity!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: smartQ at 3 against Critical Path's 1. smartQ also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | smartQ | Critical Path |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (65 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 5pm | Daniel Greene |
In-app purchases
smartQ
No in-app purchases
Critical Path
No in-app purchases









