The Nag vs Taskleef
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Nag
This app provides a robust reminder system designed to boost productivity. It offers timed notifications and persistent 'nag' modes to help users stay on track with tasks, habits, and goals.
- Timed reminders with editing and repeat options
- Persistent 'Nag Mode' for recurring notifications
- Customizable nag lists
- Countdown timer for upcoming alerts
- Apple Watch integration
- Clean and user-friendly interface
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Stay on track. Stay productive. Stay Nagged. The Nag is your ultimate productivity companion — a clean, powerful reminder system that goes beyond simple alerts. Whether you need one-time notifications or persistent nudges, The Nag has you covered. Features Include: Timed Reminders -Schedule specific reminders for any time and date. -Easily edit, repeat, or remove upcoming tasks. -Missed a reminder? Set it to follow up until you act. Nag Mode -Keep procrastination at bay with recurring notifications. -Enter multiple custom “nags” that cycle on your selected interval (e.g., every 1, 5, or 15 minutes). -Great for workouts, medication, focus sprints, or habits. Powerful Customization -Convert any reminder into a nag with one tap. -Choose from preloaded nag lists like “Health” or create your own. -See a countdown timer so you always know when the next alert is coming. Friendly Design -Clean, easy-to-navigate interface. Bonus -Apple Watch-friendly: Alerts display if your iPhone is locked. Great for people with busy schedules or anyone who thrives on structure. The Nag helps you take action, not just set intentions. Whether you're trying to build a habit or finish a task — nagging works. Download now and start getting things done… one friendly nudge at a time.
Taskleef
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TaskLeef is task management that meets you where you work — whether that's your phone, your terminal, or your AI coding assistant. Capture tasks with natural language, organize with projects, and let smart recurring schedules keep your life on autopilot. No Gantt charts. No 47-field forms. Just a fast, focused inbox that scales with your workflow. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Create tasks with priorities, due dates, defer dates, and subtasks - Organize work into projects with expandable sections - Set recurring tasks — intervals, after-completion, specific days, or combinations - Defer tasks until you're ready to deal with them - Import from Apple Reminders automatically in the background - Get smart notifications — including persistent reminders every 5 minutes for tasks that can't wait - Snooze notifications (15, 30, or 60 min) or complete tasks directly from the lock screen - Quick-add tasks from anywhere in the app BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS TaskLeef is the only task manager with a full command-line interface and an MCP server that lets AI assistants like Claude Code manage your tasks natively. Create, complete, and move tasks while pair-programming — without leaving your editor. The iOS app syncs with your boards in real time, so tasks you create in the terminal show up on your phone instantly. SIMPLE BUT CAPABLE TaskLeef is opinionated about staying simple. The inbox is fast. The projects are clean. The notifications are smart. And when you need more — Kanban boards, team collaboration, WIP limits, bidirectional GitHub and Slack integrations — it's all there on taskleef.com. Free to start. No credit card required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Taskleef at every 2 weeks against The Nag's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Nag ships an update monthly, Taskleef every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Nag | Taskleef |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Neville Forsythe | Extroverted Developer, LLC |
In-app purchases
The Nag
No in-app purchases
Taskleef
No in-app purchases









