Comparison

Tasks by Time Left vs LastLine

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

LastLine

Features
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Last Line is a memento mori app that counts down your remaining days — and asks you to write just one line each day. No journal. No diary. Just one line. As if today were your last. HOW IT WORKS • Enter your birth date. The app calculates your remaining days based on actuarial life expectancy data. • Every day, you receive a philosophical question — drawn from Stoicism, Zen Buddhism, and Existentialism. • Write one line. That's it. One line per day. 1,000 QUESTIONS From Marcus Aurelius to Kierkegaard. From Zen koans to Camus. Each question is designed to cut through noise and reach what matters. "If this were your last morning, what would you leave unsaid?" "What are you pretending not to know?" "Who would you call if you had one hour left?" YOUR COUNTDOWN A simple number. The estimated days you have left. It doesn't lie. It doesn't comfort. It just counts. FAMOUS LAST WORDS The app opens with real deathbed quotes from Steve Jobs, Oscar Wilde, Beethoven, and others. Their last words. Soon, yours. FEATURES • Death countdown based on life expectancy data • 1,000+ unique daily questions from philosophy and contemplative traditions • One-line daily entry — minimal, intentional • Staggered fade-in animations and haptic feedback • Pure black UI — no distractions • All data stored locally on your device LAST LINE PRO • Life prediction based on personal habits (smoking, exercise, sleep, stress) • Expanded question library • Home screen widget Built for people who find meaning in brevity, darkness, and honesty. Your days are numbered. Make each line count. Terms of Use: https://lastline.day/terms Privacy Policy: https://lastline.day/privacy

Screenshots

Tasks by Time Left4 screens
LastLine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LastLine at none against Tasks by Time Left's shown. LastLine also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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. Tasks by Time Left sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LastLine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tasks by Time Left ships an update every 5 weeks, LastLine every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tasks by Time Left versus LastLine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTasks by Time LeftLastLine
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKota SuzukiKosei Sakaguchi

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
2 purchases

LastLine

Subscriptions1
  • LastLine Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • LastLine Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Tasks by Time Left free?
Tasks by Time Left is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LastLine free?
LastLine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tasks by Time Left or LastLine have ads?
Tasks by Time Left shows ads; LastLine does not.
Which is updated more often, Tasks by Time Left or LastLine?
Tasks by Time Left ships an update every 5 weeks, and LastLine every 4 days. Most recently, Tasks by Time Left was updated on October 13, 2026 and LastLine on October 8, 2026.

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