Comparison

Tasks by Time Left vs Effortime

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

Head to head
About

Tasks by Time Left

This app helps you manage your daily tasks by visualizing time limits and focusing on immediate goals. It encourages realistic goal setting and habit formation by resetting incomplete tasks daily and displaying only urgent items. Break free from procrastination and make the most of your 1,440 minutes.

Highlights
  • Real-time remaining time display
  • No carry-over to next day rule
  • Display only immediate tasks
  • Simplified task management
  • Visualizing time limits
  • Maximizing focus
Features
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1,440 minutes in a day. Are you truly making the most of your time? You start with determination: "I'm going to finish everything today!" But before you know it, it's night. Another day of procrastination... Ready to break free from this cycle? ◆ Do any of these sound familiar? ① Before you know it, the day is over ② You keep putting off important tasks ③ You set goals but can't achieve them, losing motivation ④ You're bad at time management and always feel rushed ◆ 1440task solves the "3 Major Time Management Challenges" ① [Visualizing Time Limits] Real-time remaining time display Countdown display until bedtime. The urgency of "Only ○ hours left!" prevents wasted time. Your time management awareness will change dramatically. ② [Simplified Task Management] No carry-over to next day rule Incomplete tasks are automatically reset. Free yourself from "guilt over unfinished tasks" and develop realistic goal management of "only what you can do today." ③ [Maximizing Focus] Display only immediate tasks Don't think about the distant future, just focus on today through the day after tomorrow. Task management becomes simple, and you can maintain motivation by accumulating small achievements. ◆ Why does 1440task work? The reason other apps failed was "overly complex features" and "unrealistic goal setting." 1440task is different. Simple × Real × Achievable These three elements help you naturally develop time management habits. Why not turn your limited 1,440 minutes into more valuable time? ◆ Especially recommended for: ・People who couldn't stick with other task management apps ・People who want to escape from days of being rushed ・People who want to build successful goal achievement experiences Starting today, your 1,440 minutes will change. ◆ Premium Plan Information No monthly or annual fees - with a one-time payment, you can permanently use the "Tomorrow/Day After Tomorrow feature" and "Ad-free feature." ◎ "Tomorrow/Day After Tomorrow Feature" A function that lets you plan not just for "today" but also for "tomorrow" and "the day after tomorrow." This feature is for people who want to list tasks 1-2 days in advance rather than thinking about today's tasks on the same day. ◎ Ad-free Feature A day has only 1,440 finite minutes. This feature is recommended for people who don't want to spend even a few seconds viewing ads for task achievement. ◆ We recommend the Premium version. While the free version is sufficient for your task management needs, we recommend using the Premium version. While you'll basically organize today's tasks "today," there will surely be times when you want to jot down what to do "tomorrow" or "the day after tomorrow." When you use the Premium version in such situations, you'll truly appreciate the convenience of this extended functionality. It's also comfortable without being distracted by ads. Of course, you can fully experience the convenience of this app with the free version as well. Manage your tasks effectively and have a fulfilling day! 【Terms of Use】 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Effortime

Features
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Effortime is a minimalist timer built for one purpose: to help you master a single skill through focused, consistent effort. There’s a saying: 10,000 hours make a master. Effortime turns that idea into a clear, motivating practice. Start the timer when you’re practicing. Pause when you stop. Your lifetime total never resets — it grows with you, session by session. Why Effortime • One skill, one goal: focus on what you want to master • Lifetime timer that never resets — persists across launches and devices • Millisecond-precision session timer for accurate tracking • Separate displays for session time and lifetime progress • Clear visual state: green glow when running, red when paused • Haptic feedback and subtle sounds for Start/Reset • Auto-pause when you leave the app or lock your device • Keeps the screen awake while running • Clean, focused design that gets out of your way Use Effortime for • Practicing an instrument • Learning a language • Coding or design drills • Sports and training • Any craft that rewards deliberate practice Build your mastery, one focused session at a time. Your 10,000 hours start now. What’s New (First Release) • Launch version of Effortime • Session and lifetime timers with millisecond precision • Auto-pause on background and screen lock • Haptic feedback and subtle sounds for actions • Minimal dark UI with breathing glow ring

Screenshots

Tasks by Time Left4 screens
Effortime2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Effortime at none against Tasks by Time Left's 9. Effortime also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tasks by Time Left sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Effortime asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tasks by Time Left ships an update every 5 weeks, Effortime every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tasks by Time Left versus Effortime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTasks by Time LeftEffortime
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKota SuzukiThe Jin Studio Corp

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Tasks by Time Left

Subscriptions1
  • PremiumPlan$1.991 Month
One-time8
  • Donate$0.49
  • Support$1.99
  • プレミアムプラン$1.99
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  • Support$2.99
  • Premium$5.99
  • Support$5.99
  • Support$19.99
  • Support$59.99
None

Effortime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tasks by Time Left free?
Tasks by Time Left is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Effortime free?
Effortime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tasks by Time Left or Effortime have ads?
Tasks by Time Left shows ads; Effortime does not.
Which is updated more often, Tasks by Time Left or Effortime?
Tasks by Time Left ships an update every 5 weeks, and Effortime every 3 days. Most recently, Tasks by Time Left was updated on October 13, 2026 and Effortime on October 4, 2026.

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