Comparison

Zero by Otto vs TasteShelf

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

Head to head
About

Zero by Otto

This task management app offers a minimalist approach to productivity. Unfinished tasks automatically roll over to the next day, ensuring nothing gets lost. Organize tasks into projects, create reusable lists, and collaborate with others.

Highlights
  • Automatic task rollover
  • Today view
  • Drag and drop rescheduling
  • Project organization
  • Shared projects for collaboration
  • Reusable checklists
  • Desktop widget
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Zero - task management made simple. Zero takes a minimalist approach to getting things done. Tasks automatically roll over to the next day when incomplete, so nothing gets lost while keeping your focus on today. Key Features: Automatic Rollover – Unfinished tasks move to tomorrow, no manual rescheduling needed Today View – See what needs to be done today in one clean view Drag & Drop – Reschedule tasks between days with simple gestures Projects – Organize related tasks together Shared Projects – Collaborate with others by inviting them via email Lists – Create reusable checklists for routines and recurring workflows Favorites – Star important tasks to highlight them Desktop Widget (macOS) – Keep today's tasks visible on your desktop Minimal Design – Clean interface without unnecessary features Sync – Works seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Mac Dark Mode – Comfortable viewing any time of day Zero helps you stay organized without the complexity of traditional task managers. Tasks flow naturally from day to day, projects keep work organized, and lists handle your recurring needs.

About

TasteShelf

Features
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TasteShelf is a personal taste archive for collecting the things you love by category. Save cafes you want to revisit, exhibitions you remember, perfume and whisky notes, wishlists, long-life objects, and small discoveries that say something about you. Create shelves for every interest Start quickly with templates for perfume, whisky, LP bars, exhibitions, cafes, and stationery, or create a custom shelf for anything you want to collect. Design each shelf your way Add the fields that fit each category: text, memo, number, date, tags, ratings, location, URL, photos, and more. Remember with photos and places Add cover images and save locations so each item stays easy to recognize later. See your taste at a glance Your profile summarizes shelves, items, tags, photo records, favorite categories, and average ratings, helping you notice patterns in what you like. Private by default Your data is stored locally on your device. You can export a backup and import it again whenever you need to restore your shelves.

Screenshots

Zero by Otto4 screens
TasteShelf4 screens

Verdict

The call

Zero by Otto and TasteShelf are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Zero by Otto versus TasteShelf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZero by OttoTasteShelf
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLudus-Language, Inc.Jung Tae Park

In-app purchases

None

Zero by Otto

No in-app purchases

None

TasteShelf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zero by Otto free?
Zero by Otto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TasteShelf free?
TasteShelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zero by Otto or TasteShelf have ads?
Neither Zero by Otto nor TasteShelf shows ads.

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