Comparison

Tasks in a loop vs CycleTask

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

Head to head
About

Tasks in a loop

Features
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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!

About

CycleTask

Features
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Stop using standard to-do apps for your recurring tasks. You need a specialist built for repetition: CycleTask. CycleTask is a powerful automation engine designed to free you from the mental load of resetting reminders, giving you complete control over every cycle in your life. * Built for Recurrence, Masterfully Flexible: Our best-in-class engine supports any rule you can imagine: repeat after completion, on a fixed schedule, and more. Configure once, and it runs forever. * The "Today" View: Your Daily Focus: Automatically surfaces what's most important and urgent for you right now. No clutter, just focus. * Data-Driven Insights: Track your consistency with streaks, completion rates, and trend charts. See your hard work paying off. * Seamless Sync & Control: End-to-end encrypted iCloud sync, plus powerful widgets and Shortcuts, keep you in control across your iPhone and iPad. Our Promise: No ads, no subscriptions, no tracking. CycleTask is designed for one thing: your focus. Built for disciplined organizers, achievers, and productivity experts. Download CycleTask now and turn life's repetitions into your most powerful automated system.

Screenshots

Tasks in a loop2 screens
CycleTask4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tasks in a loop at none against CycleTask's 1. Tasks in a loop also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). CycleTask's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CycleTask sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tasks in a loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tasks in a loop ships an update weekly, CycleTask every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Tasks in a loop versus CycleTask: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTasks in a loopCycleTask
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukas JirovskyZhikang Qin

In-app purchases

None

Tasks in a loop

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CycleTask

One-time1
  • CycleTask Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Tasks in a loop free?
Tasks in a loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CycleTask free?
CycleTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tasks in a loop or CycleTask have ads?
Neither Tasks in a loop nor CycleTask shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tasks in a loop or CycleTask?
Tasks in a loop ships an update weekly, and CycleTask every 2 days. Most recently, Tasks in a loop was updated on October 25, 2026 and CycleTask on October 12, 2026.

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