GoodTask vs Sorted³ (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, GoodTask grades higher than Sorted³: 2.6 against 2.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 2, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 · graded Oct 10, 2026 and Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
GoodTask grades higher on features and ease of use. Sorted³ grades higher on value for money. They get the same grade on the free plan and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
GoodTask
Task manager built on top of Apple Reminders and Calendar
Sorted³
Day planner that puts tasks, events and notes on one timeline
Which one is for you
Pick GoodTask if
- Fits if you keep tasks in Apple Reminders and want more views of them
- Works for people who'd rather pay once than subscribe
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you use Windows, Android or a browser, as apps are listed for Apple devices only
- Not for you if you want a free plan, because after the 14-day trial you pay to carry on
- Pricey if you want it on a Mac as well, since that's $39.99 on top of the $19.99 unlock
- Watch out: the Apple Watch app is a companion that needs your iPhone
Pick Sorted³ if
- Fits if you use only Apple devices and want tasks placed on a timeline
- Works for people who like to plan each day by time blocks
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you use Windows or Android, as it is Apple only
- Pricey if you want both devices, as iOS and Mac PRO are separate purchases
- Watch out: the pages do not spell out which features are free and which need PRO
- Watch out: sync is through iCloud, so it does not reach non-Apple devices
How we grade them
| 2.6GPAGoodTaskGood | 2.4GPASorted³Fair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B$19.99 once for iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro and Watch is under half a year of this category's middle plan. Want it on a Mac as well and it's $39.99 more, sold separately. | APRO is $14.99 once on iOS or $24.99 on Mac, under a year of the to-do middle subscription ($48). |
| Free plan and trial | CNo free plan. You get 14 days on iPhone and iPad without starting a subscription, plus a free trial download for Mac, and after that it's the one-time unlock or the Supporter subscription. | CThe core app is free with no subscription and PRO can be previewed for 14 days, but the pages do not say which features need PRO. |
| Features | BIt covers the job: Smart Lists pulling from several lists and calendars, day, week and month views, kanban boards, a four-quadrant Matrix View, a Today Page, a focus timer, subtasks, repeats, Templates and Quick Actions. | CTimeline, auto scheduling, lists, repeat rules and widgets, but sync goes through iCloud only. |
| Ease of use | B4.59 from 2,022 App Store ratings, a whisker under the top band. It reads the reminders and calendar events already on your devices, so there's nothing to import and nothing to move over. | CNo store rating on record. There is a timeline and scheduling method to learn first. |
| Platforms and integrations | CApple only: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch and Vision Pro, built on Apple Reminders, Calendar and iCloud. Nothing for Windows, Android or the web, and the Watch app needs the paired iPhone. | CiPhone, iPad and Mac only, with no Windows, Android or web version. |
| Best for | getting more out of Apple Reminders | auto-scheduling tasks on a day timeline for Apple devices |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: GoodTask and Sorted³. How we grade
Where they differ
- GoodTask also covers templates and kanban boards.
- Sorted³ also covers natural-language input, time blocking and auto-scheduling.
At a glance
| GoodTask | Sorted³ | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $19.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; the Mac app is $39.99, sold separately | $14.99 one-time for PRO on iOS ($24.99 on macOS) |
| Free plan | None | The core app is free with no subscription, and the App Store listing says PRO features can be tried for 14 days. |
| Free trial | 14-day trial on iPhone and iPad without a subscription; a free trial download is offered for Mac | 14-day preview of PRO features, per the App Store listing |
| macOS | ||
| iOS | ||
| Made by | haha Interactive | StaySorted Limited |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | sortedapp.com |
| Checked | Nov 2, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
GoodTask
- Apple devices only: apps are listed for iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro, Apple Watch and Mac.
- The Mac app ($39.99) and full access on iPhone and iPad ($19.99) are bought separately.
- After the 14-day trial on iOS, continuing requires the one-time unlock or the Supporter subscription.
- The Apple Watch app is a companion that is used together with an iPhone.
Sorted³
- Runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac only; the vendor's pages list no Windows, Android or web version.
- iOS and macOS PRO are separate purchases, so using both costs more than either alone.
- The vendor's text does not spell out which features are free and which need PRO.
- Sync goes through iCloud, so it does not reach non-Apple devices.
Key features
GoodTask
- Built on Reminders and Calendar
- GoodTask works on the reminders and calendar events already on your devices, so an edit stays with the original reminder and syncs between devices through iCloud.
- Smart Lists
- Smart Lists bring together tasks from different lists and calendars and filter them by date, priority, tag and more, such as overdue or recently added tasks.
- List, calendar, board and matrix views
- A list can be shown by day, week or month, as kanban-style boards grouped by date, priority, list or tag, or as a Matrix View with four customizable quadrants.
- Today Page and focus timer
- Today Page lets you pick what to work on without changing due dates and shows calendar events beside the plan. Next Page focuses on one task with a timer.
- Quick Actions and text snippets
- A Quick Action applies a saved set of edits, such as rescheduling, changing priority, moving a task or adding tags. Presets and text snippets fill in details as you type.
- Subtasks, repeats and Templates
- Tasks break into subtasks and repeat on flexible schedules, and groups of tasks can be saved as Templates for routines such as a weekly review.
Sorted³
- Unified timeline
- Tasks, calendar events and notes sit together on one timeline for the day, with formatted notes and attachments on both.
- Auto Schedule
- Fits your tasks into the open time in a day so you can see what is realistic to finish.
- Time Ruler and Magic Select
- Gestures to shift, merge or split tasks and push the rest of the day around when plans change.
- Folders, lists and tags
- Organize larger work into folders, lists and tags, and split big tasks into smaller ones.
- Natural language and repeat rules
- The App Store listing names natural language entry, repeat rules, Siri integration and a URL scheme.
- iCloud sync and widgets
- Syncs through iCloud and offers widgets for iOS and macOS.
Plans
GoodTask
Unlock Everything$19.99
one-time in-app purchase
Full access to the app for iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro and Apple Watch after the 14-day trial.
GoodTask Supporter$19.99
per year
Optional auto-renewing subscription that gives full access on iOS while active and supports continued development.
GoodTask for Mac$39.99
one-time purchase
The Mac app, sold on the Mac App Store separately from the iPhone and iPad app.
Sorted³
Free$0
Core app on iOS and macOS; the vendor calls it free forever.
PRO for iOS$14.99
one-time, iOS only
Unlocks the full app on iPhone and iPad; shown on the vendor's pricing section with a hidden note about a limited-time community promo.
PRO for macOS$24.99
one-time, macOS only
Unlocks the full app on Mac. iOS and macOS PRO are separate purchases, and the App Store says a bundle is also sold.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, GoodTask or Sorted³?
As of Nov 12, 2026, GoodTask starts at $19.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; the Mac app is $39.99, sold separately, and Sorted³ starts at $14.99 one-time for PRO on iOS ($24.99 on macOS).
Which has a free plan, GoodTask or Sorted³?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Sorted³ has a free plan. GoodTask does not, though it has a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.