Craft vs Motion: apps to manage my tasks, compared
Craft answers and suggests; Motion plans multi-step tasks. Only Motion has Android, Web and Desktop apps.
3 known differences below. Facts side by side, in alphabetical order; not a ranking.
Craft
Notes, docs and tasks app with Craft Assistant, an AI chat that answers questions about your notes, summarizes, and can edit documents on iPhone and iPad.
Motion
AI calendar and task planner that schedules your tasks into your day and re-plans automatically when things change; the mobile app is a companion.
Facts side by side
| Fact | Craft | Motion |
|---|---|---|
| Where they differ | ||
| Agent level | Assistant: answers and suggests | Plans multi-step tasks |
| Platforms | iOS | iOSAndroidWebDesktop |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Subscription |
| Where they are the same | ||
| Hands-on test | Developer states · Not yet tested by us | Developer states · Not yet tested by us |
| Interface languages | English Developer states | English Developer states |
| Not yet verified for both | ||
| Free plan and plan prices | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Setup | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Cancelling and refunds | Refunds: Refunds available · Direct purchases: full refund within 30 days (annual or renewal) or 14 days of first monthly charge; App Store refunds only via Apple, Setapp via Setapp. Developer states · checked Nov 5, 2026 | Not yet verified |
Unless a label says otherwise, facts are what each developer states, checked on the date shown. Sources are on each app’s page.
Who each app is for
Craft
Good for, as the developer describes it:
- People who keep notes, documents and tasks in one place and want an AI assistant that searches, summarizes and edits their own content on iPhone.
Limitations:
Developer states · checked Nov 5, 2026 for all 3 below
- App Store age rating 4+
- Craft Assistant is not listed for the Android app; it is listed for macOS, iOS, Windows and Web
- Free plan includes a one-time cloud AI quota that does not refresh; on-device models stay free
Motion
Good for, as the developer describes it:
- Busy professionals who want an AI to build and keep re-planning their daily schedule from their task list.
Limitations:
Developer states · checked Nov 4, 2026 for all 3 below
- Mobile app is a companion to the web/desktop app, not standalone
- Requires a paid subscription (7-day free trial)
- App Store age rating 4+ (Google Play: Everyone)
Questions
- What is the difference between Craft and Motion?
- Craft answers and suggests; Motion plans multi-step tasks. Only Motion has Android, Web and Desktop apps. Craft is freemium; Motion needs a subscription. Facts are what each developer states unless a label says otherwise.
- Can Craft or Motion act on your behalf?
- Neither, per each developer’s description.
- Is Craft or Motion on Android?
- Motion, per the store listing.
- Is Craft or Motion on iPhone?
- Craft and Motion, per the store listing.
- Is Craft or Motion free to start?
- Craft is free or freemium, per the developer’s pricing.
Apps are shown in alphabetical order; order is not a ranking. No app pays to be listed. How we check apps.