Comparison

promi$er vs Ago

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

promi$er

This app helps you keep your commitments by attaching monetary value to tasks. Missing deadlines incurs a fine, leveraging loss aversion to boost motivation and build a track record of reliability. Transform intentions into concrete goals and develop self-discipline.

Highlights
  • Assign monetary value to tasks
  • Pay fines for missed deadlines
  • Earn achievements for timely completion
  • Build a track record of reliability
  • Transform intentions into concrete commitments
  • Leverage loss aversion psychology
Features
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PROMI$ER: BE A PRO AT KEEPING PROMISES transform your commitments with this innovative todo app that harnesses the power of loss aversion - our natural tendency to fear losses more than we value gains. while the satisfaction of completing a task fades quickly, the prospect of losing something tangible keeps us laser-focused on our goals. HOW IT WORKS • set meaningful tasks and assign them monetary value • complete tasks on time and earn your achievements • only if you miss a deadline, you'll pay fine that you've set • build a proven track record of reliability the science is clear: we're twice as motivated to avoid losses as we are to achieve gains. promi$er uses this psychological principle to help you follow through on your promises. by attaching real value to each commitment, you'll think more carefully about what you promise and feel a stronger drive to achieve it. so... DO NOT PAY! be miser; own your promises. there are things money cannot buy. WHY YOU'LL SUCCEED • transform vague intentions into concrete commitments • stay accountable through meaningful stakes • build lasting self-trust and discipline • experience the satisfaction of consistent achievement • you will start to take your word seriously your promises have real value. promi$er helps you discover it by making each commitment count. start making promises you'll keep, stay motivated, and become the reliable achiever you've always wanted to be. remember: when you make a promise, you don't owe anybody anything - you only owe it to yourself. download now and experience the power of loss aversion working for you, not against you.

About

Ago

Track the last time you performed any recurring task, from home maintenance to personal habits. Get gentle reminders when it's time to act again, with no pressure or streaks. Visualize your progress with beautiful stats and customize the look to fit your style.

Highlights
  • Track last time for any activity
  • Set custom cadences and get reminders
  • Log activities with a single swipe
  • View beautiful statistics and history
  • Customize colors and emojis
  • Syncs across devices with iCloud
Features
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Ago answers "when did I last do this?" Some things don't belong on a calendar. You just need to know how long it's been, and a nudge when it's been too long. Ago tracks the last time you did anything: watering the plants, changing the oil, replacing the toothbrush, taking your meds, calling home, the air filter, the dentist. Open the app and every activity shows how long ago, at a glance. No streaks. No pressure. Just your real rhythm. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • See "how long ago" for everything in one glance • Set a cadence, from a few hours to a few months, and Ago counts down with a clear ring and color • Get a gentle reminder right when something's due • One swipe to log it done • Beautiful stats: averages, totals, and a 26-week history map • Make it yours: custom colors, emoji, light & dark • Syncs across your devices with iCloud, private by design PERFECT FOR Home & car maintenance, plants & pets, health & meds, chores, self-care, and every recurring thing you keep forgetting. Stop keeping track in your head. Let Ago remember. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://atakanapan.com/ago/privacypolicy/

Screenshots

promi$er4 screens
Ago4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: promi$er at 17.0 against Ago's 26.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. promi$er sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Ago sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for promi$er against 5.0 for Ago. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
promi$er versus Ago: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterpromi$erAgo
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDongha LeeAtakan Apan

In-app purchases

5 purchases

promi$er

One-time5
  • very low fine$0.29
  • low fine$0.99
  • medium fine$7.99
Show 2 more
  • high fine$29.99
  • very high fine$99.99
3 purchases

Ago

Subscriptions2
  • Ago Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Ago Pro Yearly$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Ago Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is promi$er free?
promi$er is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ago free?
Ago is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, promi$er or Ago?
promi$er and Ago are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do promi$er or Ago have ads?
Neither promi$er nor Ago shows ads.

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