Comparison

Meta Task vs LifeOS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Meta Task

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MetaTask is a native SwiftUI to-do app that stays laser-focused on the essentials. Instead of heavy templates or distracting badges, it helps you capture what matters—title, notes, start/finish time, and priority—then see it in a clean timeline that protects your daily flow. With a minimalist UI, one-tap checkmarks, and clear date views, MetaTask keeps you moving from “write” to “done” without friction. It supports English, German, Japanese, and Korean so your workflow travels with you. ■ Perfect for - Anyone who needs clear start/end times to anchor the day - People who prefer date-based views and a priority-first plan - Users who want a simple, ultra-responsive app even with many tasks ■ Core features • Add tasks fast: set start date, title, description, start time, end time, and priority—just the fields you need, when you need them. Edit anytime later. • All tasks view: scan everything on one screen without losing context for priority/time. • Date views: Today/Tomorrow/This Week group automatically so you can plan in a timeline that mirrors your day. • Done/Undone: flip state with a single tap; completed items are visually separated to maximize momentum and motivation. • Language switching: instantly switch the UI between English, German, Japanese, and Korean. • Native feel: the SwiftUI foundation keeps interactions light and quick, aligned with iOS patterns. ■ Built for today’s productivity trends - Minimal & focused: Short input, clear views. We trimmed repeat gestures so you only open the app when it adds value. - Time-blocking: Start/finish times place tasks directly on your day, reducing calendar/app hopping and boosting deep work. - Priority first: Clear distinctions between urgent and important tasks guide attention—and outcomes. - Localization by design: Switch language while keeping structure, so your process survives context changes. ■ Use cases Work—prepare meeting → review → draft → feedback with timed blocks. Study—“20:00–21:30” sessions with visible progress. Life—errands and workouts by date; act on the top priority first. ■ Interactions Long-press to edit, swipe to check, tap to toggle—simple gestures your hands remember. ■ Fast to start - First launch goes straight to task creation—minimal onboarding. - Reused fields keep previous values to cut typing. ■ iOS-friendly by default - System fonts and Dynamic Type keep information legible on any screen. ■ Why MetaTask? While others add features, MetaTask refines the core loop: capture → sort → complete. Swift entry, clear date/time structure, and a distraction-free check flow create more of the only metric that matters: finished work. Simplicity is not a compromise—it’s a feature. ■ Getting started 1) Tap + and name your task. 2) Add notes, start date, start/end times, and priority if needed. 3) Use date view to line up what’s due today. 4) Check it off and feel the momentum. ■ FAQ Q. Does it look like a calendar? A. MetaTask is task-first, but start/end times let you build a day-timeline that pairs naturally with your schedule. Q. Can I switch languages anytime? A. Yes—toggle English, German, Japanese, or Korean in Settings. Q. Ads? Complex sign-up? A. We minimize friction so your attention stays on the work. ■ Product principles - Write fast. Organize simply. Finish for real. - Tools that protect focus must be light. - Changing languages shouldn’t change your process. A simpler day brings better results. Set today’s priorities, define a start and a finish, and let MetaTask connect your plan to action. Lighter planning, clearer finishing—start now.

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LifeOS

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Self-Observation Method Five small practices that decide how today's you should move. Observe → Select → Act → Notice → Restore LifeOS is the best implementation of this method. You could practice it on paper. But for connecting sleep, activity, tasks, focus, and reflection into one place, LifeOS is the most natural fit. The more you continue, the more the data starts to return "your strengths and habits." Morning deep worker. Monday starter. The way your focus drops on the third session. LifeOS gives you back the final fruit of observation. "I feel off today." But you don't know why. Tasks pile up. Some days motivation just isn't there. But without knowing the cause, you repeat the same cycle. LifeOS - Self Observatory turns that vague feeling into a number. Your sleep, activity, and focus data become a daily energy score from 0 to 100. Tasks are suggested with reasons matched to your condition. The more you use it, the more your winning patterns emerge. A behavioral insight OS that tells you the best way to move through your day. Your companion for upgrading not just work, but life itself. Your Strengths + Your Observations (new in v2.5) After 14+ days of focus data, your strength type emerges — morning deep worker, evening sprinter, steady type, monday starter, evolving. Habit observations are delivered as findings, not judgments. Strengths needing more data are previewed as "unlocking in N days." Today's Power Your daily energy, scored from sleep, activity, and calendar data. Know at a glance whether today is a day to push hard or take it easy. AI generates personalized advice that changes every day. Today's 3 Tasks recommended with reasons matched to your energy. Switch by day with the date calendar. Toggle between "To Do" and "Today" modes. Tasks abandoned 30+ days get one-tap triage. Type "tomorrow 6pm" or "every Monday" — AI parses dates and recurrence automatically. Your Day Guide 3 tips based on your patterns, displayed every day. Auto-adapts to Power state, time of day, meeting load, and sleep. Insights "On 7+ hour sleep nights, your focus is 42% longer." Sleep vs focus, steps vs task completion, auto-correlated. The more you use it, the more your own patterns emerge. AI Monthly Review (Pro) At the start of each month, AI analyzes your previous month — winning patterns, trends, and next-month suggestions. Reset Protocol NOT (what to avoid), GO (where you're heading), DO (today's actions). A guided reflection to regain direction. Results stay on your dashboard at all times. Pomodoro Timer Every focus session feeds your Insights. Control from Live Activity, Dynamic Island, or Apple Watch. Apple Watch + Complications Power score displayed on your watch face. Know today's state with a glance at your wrist. Weather + Power Detects approaching low pressure and factors it into your Power score. Now you know why you feel off. Life Goals Your bucket list, visualized. Track long-term goal progress. Complete Privacy All data processed on-device only. Nothing sent to external servers. Cross-Device Sync Seamlessly sync across iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch via iCloud. No re-onboarding when you add a new device. LifeOS Pro unlocks AI Monthly Review, correlation analysis, long-term trends, unlimited tasks, and unlimited Reset Protocol via an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly). Pricing varies by region and is shown in the App Store. Payment is charged to your Apple ID on purchase. The subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Renewal is charged within 24 hours of period end. Manage and cancel in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://rkpg.net/lifeos/privacy-policy-en.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Available in Japanese and English.

Screenshots

Meta Task4 screens
LifeOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meta Task at none against LifeOS's 2. Meta Task also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). LifeOS's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LifeOS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Meta Task asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meta Task ships an update every 4 months, LifeOS every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Meta Task versus LifeOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeta TaskLifeOS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJiseok LeeRyota Kimura

In-app purchases

None

Meta Task

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LifeOS

Subscriptions2
  • LifeOS Pro (Monthly)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • LifeOS Pro (Yearly)1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Meta Task free?
Meta Task is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LifeOS free?
LifeOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Meta Task or LifeOS have ads?
Neither Meta Task nor LifeOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meta Task or LifeOS?
Meta Task ships an update every 4 months, and LifeOS every 8 days. Most recently, Meta Task was updated on September 11, 2026 and LifeOS on September 23, 2026.

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