Mode On vs TaskCry
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mode On
This app helps you mentally switch between different states, like work and personal time. It allows you to clearly separate your mind's 'on' and 'off' modes to fully enjoy each activity. Seamlessly transition between tasks and leisure to maximize your day.
- Mental state separation
- Work/life balance tool
- Focus enhancement
- Activity-specific mind modes
- Enjoyment maximization
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When you need to concentrate on your work , you may find yourself thinking about unrelated things, or ,on the other hand, have you ever been unable to enjoy your private time because you were thinking about work? “Mode On” is an application that clearly separates the On and Off state of your mind. For example, When you leave your house, mode-ON ! When you leave there office, mode-OFF ! When you open exam question, mode-ON ! When you finish solving them, mode-OFF ! When you going on a date, mode-ON ! When you break up ,mode-OFF! When you transform, mode-ON ! When you return to your original form ! Switch your mind On and Off and enjoy your days to the fullest.
TaskCry
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Loudly remind yourself of the Todos you absolutely must not forget! Tasks' faces twist as the deadline nears. TaskCry is a task reminder app for registering only your truly urgent MUST TODOs. 【What kind of app?】 - A character's face appears on each progress bar - The less time remains, the more the face twists and the task suffers - Finish tasks in time, long-press to save them - Saved tasks ascend to heaven - Miss the deadline, and the task collapses into a grave... 【Loud on your home screen too】 - Place a widget and get loud reminders right on your home screen 【No ads, fully local】 - Zero ads - All data stays on your device and is never sent to external servers 【Who is this for?】 - Serious task managers never stick for you - You tend to forget important appointments or paperwork - You often miss deadlines - You struggle with procrastination (e.g. ADHD) - You want a fun to-do list the whole family can enjoy 【One-time purchase: TaskCry Pro】 - Task limit lifted from 3 to unlimited - All premium characters unlocked - All premium graves unlocked - Switchable app icons
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TaskCry at none against Mode On's shown. TaskCry also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). Mode On's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Mode On sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TaskCry sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mode On ships an update every 4 days, TaskCry daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mode On | TaskCry |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kota Suzuki | SHIN SUGITANI |
In-app purchases
Mode On
- premium$1.99
TaskCry
- TaskCry Pro$3.99
