Kigen ~ penguin task tracker vs THE TASK
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Kigen ~ penguin task tracker
This app helps you manage tasks and meet deadlines with a simple interface. It uses color-coded indicators for due dates and a punctuality level system to motivate users. Receive timely notifications to stay on track.
- Task title, note, due date, and importance entry
- Color-coded due date status indicators
- Punctuality level system for motivation
- Customizable deadline notifications
- Simple task completion marking
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Kigen Tasks is a semi-task management scheduling app designed to help you enjoyably meet deadlines. Kigen (ζι) means due/ deadline in Japanese. There is a reason why I wrote "semi". This app is a little too simple to be called a scheduling app. All you need to enter is the title, a quick note, the due date, and the importance of the task. It is also very simple to use. When a task is completed, you just record it as completed. Completed tasks will disappear, but uncompleted tasks will stay on the list until they are completed, regardless of the passing days. Other features include γ»Background colours as a due status indicator. When the background colour is green, it is safe! If you have an appointment within 5 days, it will turn yellow, for the next day's task it will turn orange, and on the same day or when an appointment has already passed the due date, it will turn red. γ»Punctuality level If you complete a task earlier than the set due date, you will move up a level! On the other hand, if you miss the deadline, you will be downgraded. There is nothing special that happens just because the level is raised, but it is a nice feeling to see the number go up, so I hope you will make use of it to motivate yourself. γ»Notification function Notifications are sent one week, five days, three days, two days, the day before, and the day of the deadline! This is why this app is too simple to be called a schedule app, instead, it is an app that was created with the focus on how to help you keep up with your deadlines simply and enjoyably. No more last-minute deadlines!
THE TASK
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One place for your to-dos and your plans. β’ Write a to-do β’ Add an event β’ See it on the calendar β’ To-dos line up from the top β’ Attach photos, maps and phone numbers β’ Look up how to get there and attach it β’ Share with family and friends Terms of Use (EULA): https://api.the-task.jp/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: THE TASK at every 3 days against Kigen ~ penguin task tracker's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Kigen ~ penguin task tracker sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and THE TASK sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kigen ~ penguin task tracker ships an update every 9 days, THE TASK every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kigen ~ penguin task tracker | THE TASK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Taito Iikura | Kosuke Kiyodo |
In-app purchases
Kigen ~ penguin task tracker
- Support Kigen App$1.99
- Support Kigen App$4.99
- Ads Free Plan$14.99
THE TASK
- Pro$2.991 Month
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