Meta Task vs LifeOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
LifeOS
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Most people have no idea where their time actually goes. They have vague feelings — "I was busy all day" — but no data to back it up. LifeOS fixes that. Log every task in seconds, assign a category, and rate how it made you feel. In 7 days you'll see patterns you never noticed — when you do your best work, which tasks drain you, and how much time is silently disappearing to low-value busywork. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Log any task in under 5 seconds - Get AI-powered category suggestions as you type - Rate each task's energy: energized, neutral, or drained - Quick-switch to recent tasks with a single tap - See your net energy score update throughout the day - Discover which categories light you up vs. burn you out FOUR INSIGHTS THAT CHANGE HOW YOU WORK Overall Energy — see your net energy score across all rated tasks so you know at a glance whether your week built you up or wore you down. Time by Category — a visual breakdown of exactly where your hours went. Most people are shocked by what they find. Energy by Category — find out which types of work give you energy and which ones cost it. Protect the ones that matter. Energy by Day — spot the days that drain you and the days you thrive. Patterns emerge faster than you'd expect. BUILT FOR PEOPLE WHO TAKE THEIR TIME SERIOUSLY LifeOS is for founders, knowledge workers, and anyone who suspects they're not spending their time the way they think they are. No scheduling. No planning. No overhead. Just honest data about how you actually spent your day. Log it. Learn from it. Own it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LifeOS at 15.1 against Meta Task's 17.0. 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 | Meta Task | LifeOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jiseok Lee | Jamison Grudem |
In-app purchases
Meta Task
No in-app purchases
LifeOS
No in-app purchases





