TaskCal vs TaskTerminal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
TaskCal
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TaskCal is a calendar-first task manager that keeps your day in one clean, focused view. Plan, track, and complete your tasks β then see them right on your Home Screen and Lock Screen with native iOS widgets. WHY TASKCAL β’ Calendar-first β see your tasks on a real monthly calendar, with dots for busy days and a clear Today highlight. β’ Fast capture β add a task in seconds, set a date, and get back to what matters. β’ Inline task details β edit everything on one screen and mark tasks done with a single tap. β’ Native iOS widgets β view today's tasks, a monthly calendar, and a progress ring on your Home Screen and Lock Screen, always in sync. β’ Stays in sync β sign in with Google and your tasks follow you, backed up securely in the cloud. β’ Light & dark mode β automatically follows your system appearance. β’ Fully localized β available in English, Traditional Chinese, and Spanish. WHAT'S NEW IN 2.0 A complete visual redesign built on the new Indigo design system β a cleaner Task Detail screen with inline editing, a smarter calendar view, refreshed Settings, and new Lock Screen and Large Home Screen widgets. TaskCal is free. Download it and make today simpler.
TaskTerminal
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TaskTerminal β Your personal task organizer with a retro-inspired interface. TaskTerminal brings the feeling of classic electronic organizers into a modern productivity app. Designed with a minimal LCD-inspired interface, it helps you capture, organize, and complete your tasks without unnecessary distractions. Capture tasks instantly Use Inbox to quickly save new tasks as they come to mind. No need to organize everything immediately. Add your ideas first, then decide later how and when they should be completed. Plan your day Your Plan gives you a clear overview of what matters today. See: * overdue tasks that still need attention * tasks scheduled for today * upcoming days by scrolling further through your timeline Stay focused on the present while keeping your future plans within reach. Organize with groups Create custom groups to structure your tasks your way. Each group can have: * its own icon * its own accent color Tasks automatically inherit their groupβs visual identity, making your system easy to scan and understand. Smart scheduling TaskTerminal supports flexible planning: * one-time tasks * daily repeats * weekly repeats with custom weekdays * monthly repeats * custom intervals Set up recurring tasks while keeping full control over your schedule. Designed for focus TaskTerminal is built around simplicity: * fast task creation * intuitive swipe actions * clean list-based organization * minimal dialogs * focused interactions Every element is designed to feel like a dedicated productivity device rather than another overloaded task app. A modern tool with a classic soul Inspired by the technology of the 80s and 90s, TaskTerminal combines nostalgic LCD aesthetics with modern iOS interactions. A simple system for your tasks. A clearer way to plan your day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TaskCal at 15.1 against TaskTerminal's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TaskCal ships an update every 6 days, TaskTerminal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TaskCal | TaskTerminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days β better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ting Yi Chou | Moritz Staigl |
In-app purchases
TaskCal
No in-app purchases
TaskTerminal
No in-app purchases









