First Five vs Taskig
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First Five
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Beat procrastination with science-backed micro-commitments FirstFive transforms overwhelming tasks into gentle 5-minute starts. Based on research from Tim Pychyl's Procrastination Lab and the Zeigarnik Effect, our pressure-free timer helps you bypass emotional resistance and build natural momentum. Why 5 minutes works: • 90% of people continue interrupted tasks (Zeigarnik Effect) • Micro-commitments reduce procrastination more than traditional methods • No pressure = no fight-or-flight response blocking productivity • Perfect for ADHD, autism spectrum, and anxiety-sensitive users Features: • Countdown to zero, then counts up indefinitely • No harsh alarms or forced stops • 5 beautiful themes with smooth animations • Gentle completion celebration with smile • Works with your natural rhythms, not against them Transform "I can't start" into "I'll just do 5 minutes" and watch momentum build naturally.
Taskig
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Taskig is the to-do list that listens. One line is enough, written or spoken, even when it holds several things. The list, the day, the time and the reminder are set for you. SAY IT, AND IT'S DONE "Call the bank tomorrow at 10 and buy flowers for Mom on Friday" becomes two tasks, in the right lists, at the right times. Say what's done and it's ticked off. Ask "what do I need to do today?" and the list shows just that. TASKIG REMEMBERS Say something once and Taskig knows it next time: that Erik is your boss, that the car is at the garage, where you usually shop. Everything it remembers is under Memory, where you can change it, forget it or turn it off. PLACES AND ALARMS Say “remind me when I'm at the pharmacy”, and Taskig reminds you when you get there, or when you leave. Pick one place or several: Taskig reminds you at the one you reach first. A reminder can also ring as an alarm, even when the phone is on silent. THE ASSISTANT HELPS When something can be done for you, the assistant offers: it finds the number to call, the shop that's open, or drafts the e-mail. You see what it does, and you decide. NOTES AND ATTACHMENTS Keep notes, links, photos and documents on a task, so everything is where you need it. SHARE WITH FAMILY AND COLLEAGUES Invite people to a list. Each of you has your own rows; what you share, everyone sees, and who wrote it. YOUR AI VIA MCP Taskig is an MCP server. Connect it to Claude or ChatGPT and let your AI read, add and answer your tasks. You decide what it may do and which lists it sees. YOURS, AND IN YOUR CONTROL AI can be turned off completely; Taskig is then a plain to-do list. Delete your account whenever you like, from inside the app. Privacy: https://taskig.app/privacy Terms: https://taskig.app/terms
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Verdict
First Five and Taskig 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | First Five | Taskig |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mattias Ahlstrom | Jasinski IT AB |
In-app purchases
First Five
No in-app purchases
Taskig
No in-app purchases









