Comparison

Taskburn vs HyperListen

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Taskburn

This task management app simplifies prioritization to help you tackle your to-do list. It offers a clean interface with intuitive controls for organizing tasks, adding details, and syncing across devices.

Highlights
  • Prioritize tasks automatically
  • Organize tasks in folders
  • Add notes and subtasks
  • Real-time iCloud sync
  • Minimalist design
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Taskburn is a task management app that emphasizes prioritization. It’s simple yet powerful. Find yourself ALWAYS have TOO many things to do? Taskburn is here to help by making it super easy to prioritize what’s important. • Track your tasks on multiple devices, with realtime iCloud sync. • Minimalist design with super smooth interactions. • Tasks are automatically ordered by priority. • You can change ordering by swiping or drag-and-drop. • You can organize tasks in folders, and nested folders. • You can add notes and subtasks to tasks. • Full dark mode support.

About

HyperListen

Features
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Turn passive listening into active retention. HyperListen is a powerful cognitive audio overlay designed to eliminate "passive listening drift." Whether you are struggling to stay focused on a dense audiobook or trying to lock into a marathon study session, HyperListen provides the auditory grounding you need to maintain a deep flow state. The Ultimate Focus Mixer HyperListen acts as a mixing board that runs on top of the apps you already use. It seamlessly plays alongside Audible, Spotify, Apple Music, and Apple Podcasts. Simply start your audiobook or personal playlist, open HyperListen, and blend in our science-backed brainwave frequencies and lo-fi textures to taste. Neuroscience Proven Cognitive Enhancement Select the exact mental state you need for the task at hand using procedurally generated isochronic tones: Gamma Mode (Peak Performance): Maximum cognitive throughput for high-level problem solving and intensive learning. Beta Mode (Creative Flow): Active, imaginative cognition to keep your momentum pushing forward. Alpha Mode (Calm Focus): Relaxed, steady concentration for sustained reading or study sessions. Key Features: Dual-Audio Engine: Plays perfectly over your external audiobooks, podcasts, and music without pausing them. Custom Vibe Control: Independent volume sliders for brainwave intensity and built-in lo-fi music tracks. Session Timer: Set your target focus duration. The audio will gently fade out once you've conquered your session. ADHD & Neurodivergent Friendly: Provides the precise background auditory stimulation required to stop your mind from wandering. Stop rewinding your audiobooks. Stop losing focus. Calibrate your tones, choose your vibe, and lock in. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Taskburn4 screens
HyperListen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HyperListen at 13.0 against Taskburn's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Taskburn sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and HyperListen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Taskburn versus HyperListen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskburnHyperListen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperActowise LLCSuffica

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Taskburn

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual1 Year trial$4.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

HyperListen

Subscriptions2
  • HyperListen Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Hyper listen Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Taskburn free?
Taskburn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HyperListen free?
HyperListen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Taskburn or HyperListen have ads?
Neither Taskburn nor HyperListen shows ads.

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