Lunatask and Sorted 3 both help individuals plan their day, but with very different business models and platform reach. Lunatask is a cross-platform (Windows,…
Best for Lunatask: Users on mixed platforms, including Windows or Linux, who want habit tracking, mood/wellness logging, and end-to-end encrypted notes alongside task management, and who are comfortable with a subscription ($6-$8/month) or a $300 lifetime license.
Best for Sorted 3: Apple-only users (iOS/macOS) who want a visual, auto-scheduling timeline that unifies tasks, calendar events, and notes, and who prefer a one-time purchase, $14.99 on iOS or $24.99 on macOS, over an ongoing subscription; Sorted 3 also holds a 4.8-star App Store rating across 21,000+ reviews.
At a Glance
Lunatask
Sorted 3
Primary category
Productivity
Productivity
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Freemium
freemium
Starting price
Free (Premium from $8/month or $72/year; lifetime option $300)
Free (Pro unlock from $14.99 one-time on iOS)
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Free trial
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows
iOS, Mac
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Not documented
Not documented
Public API
Not documented
Not documented
Key Differences
Platform Availability
Lunatask: Lunatask is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Sorted 3: Sorted 3 is available on iOS and macOS only, with no Android, Windows, or web version.
Platform reach determines whether the app fits a mixed-device household or workplace versus an all-Apple setup.
Pricing Model
Lunatask: Lunatask uses a subscription model (Premium at $6-$8/month) with a $300 one-time lifetime license alternative.
Sorted 3: Sorted 3 uses one-time PRO unlocks priced separately per platform, $14.99 on iOS and $24.99 on macOS.
Recurring subscription costs accumulate over time, while Sorted 3's separate one-time unlocks mean cross-platform users pay twice.
Wellness & Habit Tracking
Lunatask: Lunatask documents dedicated habit tracking with streak counters and mood/wellness tracking logging emotion, energy, and stress.
Sorted 3: Sorted 3's documented features focus on unified timeline, auto-scheduling, and time-blocking, with no mood or habit tracking mentioned.
Built-in wellness tracking is a differentiator for users who want more than task/calendar management.
Auto-Scheduling
Lunatask: Lunatask documents time blocking with calendar integration but doesn't describe an automatic task-placement engine.
Sorted 3: Sorted 3 documents auto-scheduling that automatically places tasks into available time windows on the timeline, plus a Time Ruler for visual time-blocking.
Automatic scheduling reduces manual planning effort by letting the app find open time for tasks.
Encryption
Lunatask: Lunatask emphasizes end-to-end encryption for tasks, notes, and journals.
Encryption is relevant for users storing sensitive personal information in their planner.
Feature-by-Feature
Platform & Pricing
Feature
Lunatask
Sorted 3
Platform coverage
Available
Limited
Pricing model
Available
Available
Free tier
Available
Available
Scheduling & Tasks
Feature
Lunatask
Sorted 3
Unified task/calendar/notes timeline
Not documented
Available
Auto-scheduling
Not documented
Available
Task prioritization frameworks
Available
Not documented
Wellness & Privacy
Feature
Lunatask
Sorted 3
Habit tracking
Available
Unavailable
Mood/wellness tracking
Available
Unavailable
Encrypted notes/journaling
Available
Not documented
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Lunatask
Free — $0 N/A
Premium Monthly — $8/month monthly
Premium Yearly — $72/year yearly
Lifetime Premium — $300 one-time
Sorted 3
Free — Free N/A
Pro (iOS) — $14.99 One-time purchase
Pro (Mac) — $24.99 One-time purchase
Pros & Cons
Lunatask
Pros
True end-to-end encryption means Lunatask itself cannot read your tasks, journal, or notes.
ADHD-specific design (forced prioritization, reduced clutter) is uncommon among mainstream task managers.
Combines task management, habit tracking, journaling, and a personal CRM in one app instead of several.
One-time lifetime purchase option avoids an open-ended subscription.
Native apps across macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
Cons
No team or collaboration features, so it is not suitable for shared work management.
Free plan is fairly limited (2 Areas of Life, 7 habits, 30 CRM contacts, no calendar sync).
Smaller ecosystem and fewer third-party integrations than established players like Todoist or Notion.
Built and maintained by a very small, largely solo team, which can mean slower feature velocity.
Encryption model limits some convenience features, such as server-side search, common in non-encrypted apps.
Sorted 3
Pros
Clean, unified timeline reduces app-switching between calendar and to-do list
Deep Apple ecosystem integration, including widgets and Siri
One-time Pro purchase option instead of a forced subscription
Fast natural language task entry
Highly rated on the App Store with over 21,000 reviews
Cons
Apple ecosystem only, no Android, Windows, or web version
No standalone web app for browser-based access
Some advanced features are locked behind the Pro unlock
Small independent team means slower feature velocity than larger competitors like Todoist
Use Cases
Choose Lunatask: Users on mixed platforms, including Windows or Linux, who want habit tracking, mood/wellness logging, and end-to-end encrypted notes alongside task management, and who are comfortable with a subscription ($6-$8/month) or a $300 lifetime license.
Choose Sorted 3: Apple-only users (iOS/macOS) who want a visual, auto-scheduling timeline that unifies tasks, calendar events, and notes, and who prefer a one-time purchase, $14.99 on iOS or $24.99 on macOS, over an ongoing subscription; Sorted 3 also holds a 4.8-star App Store rating across 21,000+ reviews.
Need both: There's limited practical overlap; a user would likely pick one as their primary daily planner rather than run both simultaneously, since both center on the same 'unify tasks and time' job to be done. The more realistic choice is Lunatask for its wellness/habit tracking and cross-platform reach, or Sorted 3 for its Apple-native timeline UI and one-time pricing, rather than paying for both.
Lunatask
ADHD-friendly task management — Individuals with ADHD use Lunatask's forced prioritization and reduced-clutter views to avoid the overwhelm of long backlog lists.
Privacy-conscious personal productivity — Users who do not want their tasks, journal, or notes readable by a vendor choose Lunatask for its end-to-end encryption.
Habit and mood correlation tracking — People trying to build habits use Lunatask to log daily habits alongside mood, then review patterns to see what routines actually improve wellbeing.
Sorted 3
Daily time-blocking for professionals — Combines meetings, tasks, and notes into one schedulable timeline for focused daily planning.
Combining notes and to-dos in one place — Keeps richly formatted notes next to related tasks and events instead of in a separate notes app.
Cross-device planning across Apple devices — Keeps a single synced schedule available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac throughout the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sorted 3 available on Android or Windows?
No, Sorted 3 is only available on iOS and macOS. Lunatask covers five platforms including Windows, Linux, and Android.
Which is cheaper long-term, Lunatask or Sorted 3?
It depends on usage: Sorted 3's one-time unlocks ($14.99 iOS, $24.99 macOS) avoid ongoing costs on Apple devices, while Lunatask's $6-$8/month subscription (or $300 lifetime license) covers five platforms.
Does Lunatask offer auto-scheduling like Sorted 3?
Lunatask documents time blocking with calendar integration, but Sorted 3 specifically documents an auto-scheduling feature that automatically places tasks into open time windows; this isn't described in Lunatask's documented features.
Which app tracks habits and mood?
Lunatask does, with dedicated habit streak tracking and mood/wellness logging for emotion, energy, and stress. Sorted 3's documented feature set doesn't include habit or mood tracking.
Is Sorted 3's PRO unlock a subscription?
No, it's a one-time purchase, $14.99 on iOS and $24.99 on macOS, priced separately per platform.
Which tool documents data encryption?
Lunatask explicitly documents end-to-end encryption for tasks, notes, and journals. Sorted 3's documented facts don't mention encryption.