Tasks by Time Left vs Shift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time remaining time display
- No carry-over to next day rule
- Display only immediate tasks
- Simplified task management
- Visualizing time limits
- Maximizing focus
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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/
Shift
This app delivers motivational quotes throughout your day, tailored to your needs. It learns from your interactions to personalize the messages and can send them via notifications or widgets. Explore a curated collection of impactful words from notable figures.
- Personalized quote selection
- Customizable notifications
- Home and lock screen widgets
- Curated quotes from notable figures
- Shareable quote images
- Daily attendance tracking
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やる気は、待っていても湧いてこない。誰かの一言から動き出す。 Shiftは、その一言を、一日を通してあなたに届けます。 ■ 使うほど、あなただけのものになる はじめにいくつかの質問に答えるだけで、いまのあなたに必要な言葉が選ばれます。何に手こずっているのか。どんなときに背中を押されるのか。厳しい言葉が効くのか、静かな言葉が効くのか。 そこから先は、あなたが「いいね」した言葉、開いた通知、思わず手が止まった一本——そのすべてが、次の一本を選びます。 ■ 開かなくても、言葉のほうから会いにくる 通知の回数も時間帯も、あなたが決めます。朝だけでも、一日に何度でも。 ロック画面に。ホーム画面のウィジェットに。アプリを開く習慣がなくても、必要な瞬間に言葉が待っています。 やる気が切れる前に、言葉が先に届く。 ■ 日本語として、ちゃんと響く言葉だけ 海外アプリの機械翻訳ではありません。ひとつひとつを、日本語として自然に読めるかたちで収録しています。 時代も国も越えた、人生を賭けて何かを成し遂げた人たちの言葉。そして出典を確認できた言葉だけを載せています。名前をタップすれば、その人がどんな人生を歩み、その言葉がどこから生まれたのかが読めます。 ただの名言集ではなく、言葉の図鑑として。 ■ 続けた日数が、そのまま記録になる 毎日ひらくと、出席が積み上がっていきます。それは、あなたが自分と交わした約束の記録です。 ■ あなたの番号が刻まれたカード メンバーになると、あなただけの番号が刻まれたカードが点灯します。入会順に発行される番号は、二度と変わりません。 ▼ できること ・毎日更新される、選び抜かれた名言 ・22のトピックから、あなた好みの組み合わせ ・1日の好きな時間に、好きな回数だけ届く通知 ・ホーム画面/ロック画面ウィジェット ・気に入った言葉を、画像にしてシェア ・お気に入り、コレクション、自分だけの言葉の登録 ・テーマと壁紙で、見た目まで自分のものに ▼ メンバーシップ 年額プラン ¥1,800/年(実質 ¥150/月) 3日間の無料体験つき ・広告のない、静かな画面 ・すべてのトピックと、名言の検索 ・すべてのテーマと壁紙、シェアの透かし解除 ・通知は、あとからいつでも変えられる ・メンバー番号の確定と、カードの点灯 購読は自動更新です。期間の終了24時間以上前に自動更新をオフにしない限り、同じ期間・同じ料金で更新されます。無料体験の終了24時間前までに解約すれば、料金は発生しません。購読の管理と解約は、購入後にApp Storeのアカウント設定からいつでも行えます。 言葉が変われば、考え方が変わる。 考え方が変われば、毎日が変わる。 その一言は、もう届いています。 ▼ 利用規約とプライバシー 利用規約(EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Shift の利用規約 https://motivation-shift-0s75hp.web.app/terms.html プライバシーポリシー https://motivation-shift-0s75hp.web.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shift at none against Tasks by Time Left's 9. Shift also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 18.6). Tasks by Time Left's advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 33%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tasks by Time Left against 5.0 for Shift. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Tasks by Time Left's written reviews are positive against 33% of Shift's.
Tasks by Time Left ships an update every 5 weeks, Shift every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tasks by Time Left | Shift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | — |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kota Suzuki | CROP, K.K. |
Customer experience
Tasks by Time Left
Shift
In-app purchases
Tasks by Time Left
- PremiumPlan$1.991 Month
- 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
Shift
No in-app purchases








