Essential Launcher vs Tasks in a loop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Essential Launcher
This app offers a minimalist home screen experience designed to reduce distractions and limit screen time. Customize your interface with only essential applications to promote focus and productivity.
- Minimalist home screen
- Reduce distractions
- Limit screen time
- Customize essential apps
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Dark and light modes
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Essential Launcher is a minimalist home screen launcher that helps you focus and reduce distractions. Customize your home screen with only essential apps to cut down on mindless scrolling and limit screen time. The clean, intuitive interface is easy to use, and it supports both dark and light modes for a seamless experience. Perfect for those looking to boost productivity and simplify their digital life. Download today and regain your focus. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V2q86lW5MKWbM4hDaeGUx59BKQpUAEE6AX-rF2nNiFo End User License Agreement (EULA): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C3C-AGsoerPLP0E0VjLOxl6qFjQ7DFztrHqGkkEh4t0
Tasks in a loop
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Some tasks never really end - they just reset. Watering plants, cleaning windows, checking project statuses at work, taking vitamins, scheduling dentist appointments… the list goes on. With Tasks in a loop, you can effortlessly track these repeating tasks. Simply set how often a task should repeat, and the app will handle the rest. Each time you complete a task, the counter resets. And when it’s time to do it again, you’ll get a reminder. No more forgotten tasks—just peace of mind. Download now and stay organized!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tasks in a loop at none against Essential Launcher's 6. Tasks in a loop also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Essential Launcher sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Tasks in a loop asks for nothing beyond the download.
Essential Launcher ships an update every 11 days, Tasks in a loop weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Essential Launcher | Tasks in a loop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Patrik Racskai | Lukas Jirovsky |
In-app purchases
Essential Launcher
- Monthly Discounted$0.991 Month
- Annual Discounted3 Days trial$3.991 Year
- Monthly$3.991 Month
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- Annual3 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Lifetime FreeFree
- Lifetime$5.99
Tasks in a loop
No in-app purchases
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