Task Expander vs Lucent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Task Expander
This app uses AI to break down large goals into manageable, actionable steps. It integrates with Apple Reminders, learns from your past plans, and provides personalized roadmaps for various life projects. Turn big ideas into completed tasks quickly and efficiently.
- AI-generated actionable plans
- Seamless Apple Reminders integration
- Personalized learning vault
- Instant planning in seconds
- Context-aware planning
- Gap analysis for missing steps
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Transform big goals into done tasks. Instantly. Task Expander turns overwhelming goals into clear, actionable plans using AI and your personal knowledge. Whether you're planning a birthday party, launching a side project, or organizing a move — get a complete roadmap in seconds, not hours. How It Works 1. Tell the app your goal – "Plan my son's 9th birthday party" 2. AI creates your plan – Gets 5-7 specific steps with notes and timing 3. Save to Apple Reminders – One tap adds everything to your existing workflow 4. Learn & improve – Your personal vault gets smarter with each goal Key Features • Seamless Reminders Integration – Works with the app you already use • Smart Personal Vault – Remembers your skills, tools, and preferences • Gap Analysis – Shows what you're missing before you start• Instant Planning – From idea to actionable plan in under 30 seconds • Context-Aware – Plans consider what you already know and have Why Task Expander? Most planning apps start from scratch every time. Task Expander learns from your past goals and gets better at creating plans that actually fit your life. No more forgetting crucial steps or starting over from zero. Privacy First Your personal data stays on your device. We only use the goals you choose to share for AI planning — nothing else. Perfect For: • Event planning (parties, trips, gatherings) • Home projects (renovations, organization, moves) • Career goals (skill building, job searches) • Health & fitness journeys • Creative projects • Academic goals Start turning your biggest ideas into your biggest wins.
Lucent
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Lucent uses neuroscience-backed visual focus training to prepare your brain for deep, distraction-free work in just 60 seconds. HOW IT WORKS Stare at a glowing horizontal line. Watch mesmerizing flares rise and fall. Let your gaze naturally focus. In 60 seconds, your brain's attention circuits activate and you're ready for hours of focused work. THE SCIENCE Based on research from Stanford's Huberman Lab, visual focus on a single point for 30-60 seconds triggers neurochemical changes that enhance concentration, increase goal-directed behavior, and reduce perceived effort during cognitive tasks. Key research: Visual focus increases task performance by 23% and reduces effort by 17% (NYU Study, Psychological Science 2019). WHY IT WORKS Your visual system is the gateway to your attention. By training your eyes to focus on a single point, you activate the neural circuits responsible for sustained concentration. This isn't meditation—it's neurochemical priming. WHAT YOU GET • 60-second visual focus sessions • No ads, no subscriptions • Science-backed methodology
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Lucent at 15.1 against Task Expander's 17.5. 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.
| Parameter | Task Expander | Lucent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Umut Eser | Igor Steblii |
In-app purchases
Task Expander
No in-app purchases
Lucent
No in-app purchases









