# Directive vs Latched

The clearest difference is rating: Directive at 4.8 against Latched's 2.0. Directive also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Latched's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Directive sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Latched asks for nothing beyond the download.

Directive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Directive | Latched |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directive-maintenance-app/id1503550067/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latched-did-i-lock-it/id6761677992/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LittleFin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/402352690) | [Petrik Gezko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888927061) |

## What reviewers say

### Directive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/directive-maintenance-app/id1503550067)

This app helps you remember and manage routine maintenance tasks for important items. It provides templates, reminders, and tools to make maintenance easy to complete and track, saving you money and providing peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Maintenance task templates, Customizable reminders and notifications, Store task details and notes, Quick action buttons for parts/service, Maintenance history tracking, Cross-device syncing (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Directive Pro | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and useful
- 💡 Great for maintenance tasks
- 🚀 Syncs well across devices
- 💡 Minimalist design
- 💡 Good value for subscription

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues reported
- 🐛 App not updated frequently
- 🐛 Widget customization lacking
- 🐛 Notes/details fields too small
- 🐛 No watch app

**Reported bugs**

- Old, deleted items still show in notifications
- App continues to show completed items as due
- Sync feature not working for some
- Sync feature selective between devices
- Directive added twice bug

**Requested features**

- Archive tasks option
- Preset 45-day option
- More customizable widgets
- Option to archive tasks
- Print or save PDF option


### Latched

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/latched-did-i-lock-it/id6761677992)

This app acts as a digital confirmation tool for daily routines. It allows users to log actions like locking doors or taking medication with a single tap, providing a timestamped record to alleviate anxiety about forgetting tasks. Over time, it tracks user consistency and displays activity patterns.

**Highlights:** One-tap confirmation logging, Customizable routine presets, Confidence percentage tracking, History timeline, Weekly activity charts, Calming interface, Local data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Directive free?

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

### Is Latched free?

Latched is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Directive or Latched?

Directive is rated higher. Directive averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Latched averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Directive or Latched have ads?

Neither Directive nor Latched shows ads.

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