# TaskGate vs Anchor

The clearest difference is device support: TaskGate at 3 against Anchor's 1. TaskGate also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TaskGate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Anchor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | TaskGate | Anchor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Size | 148 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yosuke Sakurai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706591331) | [Yagız UGURVEREN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835855539) |

## What reviewers say

### TaskGate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskgate-focus-and-app-blocker/id6755723338)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro One Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Year | $9.99 | per year |


### Anchor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-focus-timer/id6756280353)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anchor Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TaskGate free?

TaskGate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Anchor free?

Anchor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TaskGate or Anchor have ads?

Neither TaskGate nor Anchor shows ads.

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