# MeisterTask vs Tasks

MeisterTask and Tasks both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of MeisterTask's written reviews are positive against 63% of Tasks's. MeisterTask also leads on monetization model (freemium vs paid). Tasks's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MeisterTask sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $16.00 per month and Tasks sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MeisterTask against 4.6 for Tasks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of MeisterTask's written reviews are positive against 63% of Tasks's.

MeisterTask ships an update every 3 weeks, Tasks weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MeisterTask | Tasks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meistertask-task-management/id918099883/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-to-do-lists-and-reminder/id1502903102/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 63.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 136 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MeisterLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/291226778) | [Msquare Labs Technologies Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141784069) |

## What reviewers say

### MeisterTask

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meistertask-task-management/id918099883)

This app helps teams manage tasks and projects with intuitive Kanban-style boards. It offers seamless cross-platform synchronization, smart notifications for team communication, and a secure central hub for all project information, making work more efficient and enjoyable.

**Highlights:** Kanban-style boards for project visualization, Cross-platform synchronization (web and mobile), Smart notifications for team activity, Secure hub for project information, Team collaboration tools, Task and to-do tracking

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $16.00 | per month |
| Pro | $16.00 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $16.00 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $16.00 | per month |
| Business | $32.00 | per month |
| Business Monthly | $32.00 | per month |
| Pro | $155.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $155.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $155.99 | per year |
| Pro | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $89.99 | one-time |


### Tasks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tasks-to-do-lists-and-reminder/id1502903102)

This app helps you manage tasks beyond a simple to-do list. It allows for customizable statuses, tags, and hierarchical organization with a Kanban view to visualize project progress. Syncs across Apple devices and offers extensive customization for your workflow.

**Highlights:** Customizable task statuses, Tagging and hierarchical organization, Kanban project view, Smart lists and powerful queries, Attachments (PDFs, images), iCloud sync, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Tasks Plus (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Tasks Plus Family (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual (Offer) | $24.99 | per year |
| Tasks Plus | $24.99 | per year |
| Tasks Plus (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual (Offer) | $39.99 | per year |
| Tasks Family Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Tasks Plus Lifetime - Individual | $59.99 | one-time |
| Tasks Plus Lifetime - Family | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Customizable task statuses
- 🚀 Seamless cross-device sync
- 👍 Clean and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior
- 🔒 Limited free trial
- 🐛 Slow performance on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks not syncing correctly
- Inability to delete tasks
- Crashes when adding comments
- Unreliable date and time handling
- Inconsistent behavior when rearranging tasks

**Requested features**

- Recurring tasks
- Calendar integration
- Ability to move tasks between projects
- Global tag management
- Expanded note-taking capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MeisterTask free?

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

### Is Tasks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MeisterTask or Tasks?

MeisterTask is rated higher. MeisterTask averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Tasks averages 4.6 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do MeisterTask or Tasks have ads?

Neither MeisterTask nor Tasks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MeisterTask or Tasks?

MeisterTask ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tasks weekly. Most recently, MeisterTask was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tasks on October 25, 2026.

---

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