AppControl vs HamsterBase Tasks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AppControl
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AppControl 是一款神奇的 App，它能帮助您自由的管理手机中的App，可以按照您的设定限额、锁定指定的App。AppControl 提供了如下示例功能： 1. 每天只能玩一个小时 王者荣耀，过了一个小时后自动锁定。 2. 每天只能晚上 8:00 - 9:00 玩游戏，其它时间游戏 App 都处于被锁定状态。 3. 到达指定位置后自动锁定 App，离开指定位置后自动解除锁定。 4. 完全自动化，只要设置好时间、时长、位置后，完全自动触发锁定和解除锁定，方便快捷。
HamsterBase Tasks
This app helps you plan projects effectively by organizing them into areas and breaking down large goals into smaller, manageable tasks. It allows you to set future start dates for tasks, keeping your workspace clutter-free until they are relevant. Core features are free, with an optional paid cloud sync.
- Organize projects by areas
- Break down projects into collapsible sections
- Set future start dates for tasks
- Automatic hiding of completed projects
- Core features are free
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We believe less is more. Instead of cramming in trendy features like habit tracking or Pomodoro timers, we focus on what really matters: helping you plan projects effectively. Why You'll Love It: - Organize by Areas Group projects into categories like Work, Life, or Personal—so everything stays neatly sorted. - Projects > Checklists Break big goals into smaller tasks with collapsible sections. Finished projects? They automatically hide to keep your space clean. - Start Dates Matter Set a future start time for tasks, and they'll stay out of sight until they're actually relevant. No distractions! Best part? All core features are 100% free—only cloud sync is paid. No upsells, no bloat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AppControl at none against HamsterBase Tasks's 1. AppControl also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). HamsterBase Tasks's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. HamsterBase Tasks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AppControl asks for nothing beyond the download.
AppControl ships an update fortnightly, HamsterBase Tasks every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AppControl | HamsterBase Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 贺明 程 | 纯洁 林 |
In-app purchases
AppControl
No in-app purchases
HamsterBase Tasks
- HamsterBase Cloud Pro 1 Year$19.99
