Zero vs Terminal Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Zero
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Zero-Friction Tasks is the personal task manager for busy individuals who simply want to get things done β without signing up, without a mandatory subscription, and without complexity. New: just speak your task. NEW: VOICE TASKS. SAY IT β IT BECOMES A TASK. Hands full, in the car, on the go, or cooking? Speak a short note and it lands directly in your list. There are three ways to start: β’ Tap the microphone in the βAdd Taskβ bar β’ Press and hold the large + button β’ Assign the iPhone Action Button: Settings > Action Button > Shortcut > β0F Voice Taskβ Speak your task and tap βDone.β Recording starts immediately and stops automatically after no more than 20 seconds. Only the recognized text is saved β never the audio recording. When iOS supports on-device speech recognition, it runs directly on your iPhone, so your voice never leaves the device. NO ACCOUNT. NO EMAIL. NO PASSWORD. Download and get started in 10 seconds. No registration. No confirmation email. No password to forget. Zero-Friction Tasks respects your time from the very first second. WHY ZERO-FRICTION TASKS? Most task apps demand an account before you can even begin. Many hide essential features behind complicated plans or store your data unencrypted. Zero-Friction Tasks takes a different approach: β’ No account required β start in seconds with a simple sync code β’ Free to start β no trial and no credit card required β’ End-to-end encrypted (AES-256) β the server never sees your tasks in plain text β’ Offline mode β core functionality remains available without a connection β’ Real-time sync β iPhone, Android, Windows, web, and macOS FOR INDIVIDUALS, NOT TEAMS. No Kanban boards. No Gantt charts. No collaboration features. Just your tasks β fast, private, and always available. KEY FEATURES: β’ Voice Tasks on iPhone β speak tasks instead of typing them β’ Global hotkey on Windows (Alt+Space) β capture tasks without switching apps β’ iOS widgets for the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Today View β’ Lists for work, home, shopping, and anything else β’ Pinned tasks β keep what matters at the top β’ One-time and recurring reminders β’ Dark Mode and offline mode β’ Drag-and-drop sorting Start for free. No sign-up. Your tasks, your way. Terms of Use (EULA): https://zerofriction.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://zerofriction.app/privacy
Terminal Journal
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Terminal Journal is a focused, offline-first journaling app with a retro terminal feel. Write daily entries with guided prompts, track goals and habits, and review progress with clear insights. Keep private reflections in your Vault, protected with Face ID/Touch ID/passcode. DISCLAIMER Due to the nature of the app being fully client-side and offline with zero tracking and minimal storage function, your data will be reset/lost if you delete and reinstall the app. Storage restoration features may be added in a near-future update. FEATURES β’ Guided and free journaling modes β’ Goal tracking with step progress β’ Habit tracking with calendar view β’ Insights graphs for consistency and trends β’ Vault for protected entries β’ Daily reminders and local notifications β’ Custom themes, fonts, and haptics β’ Fully offline, on-device experience PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data stays on your device. No account required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Terminal Journal at none against Zero's 3. Zero's advantage is device support and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Zero sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Terminal Journal asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Zero | Terminal Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | β |
| Ads | No | β |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | β |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 26.2 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Markus Hoefinger | DANIEL NIKOLAS SZTURM |
In-app purchases
Zero
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$44.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$89.99
Terminal Journal
No in-app purchases









