TaskGate vs Bouncer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TaskGate
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TaskGate is your digital habit builder. Stop impulsive app opens by completing a quick task first—then access your apps with intention instead of impulse. Why TaskGate: - Impulse Interception TaskGate catches impulsive app opens before they happen, breaking the automatic reach-for-phone cycle. - Diverse Mini-Tasks Choose from breathing exercises, journal prompts, flashcards, quick reflections, and more to complete before app access. - Partner App Integration Connect with partner apps to add even more productive habits to your routine. Complete language flashcards, fitness challenges, or learning tasks before app access. - Selective Gating Choose exactly which apps to gate. Leave productivity apps open while adding friction to social media and games. - Usage Analytics Track how often you're intercepted, which tasks you complete, and see your progress toward more intentional phone habits. - Privacy First All habit tracking and personal data stays completely private on your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no data collection. - Flexible Scheduling Set different rules for different times of day—stricter during work, relaxed in the evening. - Your Habit, Your Way Adjust task difficulty and frequency as your habits strengthen. Your habit-building system evolves with you. How it works: 1. Select apps to gate (social media, games, or any trigger apps) 2. Choose your mini-tasks (breathing, reflections, flashcards, or partner apps) 3. TaskGate intercepts impulsive opens 4. Complete the quick task (10–30 seconds) 5. Access granted—with intention Legal: Privacy Policy: https://www.taskgate.co/privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://www.taskgate.co/terms-and-conditions
Bouncer
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Bouncer turns distracting apps into a reason to study. Choose the apps that pull you off track, block them using Apple’s Screen Time controls, and earn access back by completing flashcard and study challenges. Instead of relying on willpower alone, Bouncer gives you a simple system: Study first. Scroll later. HOW BOUNCER WORKS 1. Choose the apps you want to block 2. Start a focus block 3. Complete a flashcard or study challenge 4. Unlock your selected apps and continue your day STUDY TOOLS • Create and organise flashcard decks • Generate flashcards from your notes using AI • Practise terms you are still learning in Learn mode • Test yourself to see what you actually remember • Track mastered and still-learning terms • Complete study challenges to earn access back to blocked apps • Restore and manage your subscription through Apple BUILT FOR STUDENTS Bouncer is designed for students who: • Keep reaching for distracting apps while studying • Want a stronger system than ordinary focus timers • Need motivation to revise flashcards consistently • Want to replace scrolling with useful study sessions • Prefer a simple study-first approach to screen time BOUNCER PRO SUBSCRIPTION An active Bouncer Pro subscription is required to access Bouncer and its main features. Bouncer does not provide a free-access version of its core functionality. Available subscription options, durations and current local prices are shown in the app before you purchase. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID when your purchase is confirmed. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. You can restore an existing subscription from the Bouncer paywall or Settings screen. PRIVACY Bouncer does not require you to create an account. Your flashcard decks and study progress are stored on your device. When you choose to generate flashcards using AI, the text you provide is securely sent to our service and OpenAI to generate the requested study content. Bouncer does not use your study content for advertising or cross-app tracking. Study first. Scroll later. Terms of Use: https://bouncerstudy.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://bouncerstudy.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Bouncer at every 9 days against TaskGate's every 5 weeks. TaskGate's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. TaskGate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Bouncer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TaskGate ships an update every 5 weeks, Bouncer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TaskGate | Bouncer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yosuke Sakurai | Aryan Yadav |
In-app purchases
TaskGate
- Pro One Month$1.991 Month
- Pro Year$9.991 Year
Bouncer
- Bouncer Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
- Bouncer Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year









