Comparison

TaskGate vs Task Gate

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

Head to head
About

TaskGate

Features
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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

About

Task Gate

Features
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Task Gate is a focused task triage app for people who get interrupted while doing deep work. Add a task at any time, queue it for later, start it when you are ready, and keep a lightweight finished log with how long each task took. Task Gate is local-first for this release. Your task list stays on your device and there is no account, tracking, analytics, or cloud sync.

Screenshots

TaskGate4 screens
Task Gate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Task Gate at none against TaskGate's 2. TaskGate's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). 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. TaskGate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Task Gate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
TaskGate versus Task Gate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskGateTask Gate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYosuke SakuraiJEAN CARLOS DOLMUZ

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TaskGate

Subscriptions2
  • Pro One Month$1.991 Month
  • Pro Year$9.991 Year
None

Task Gate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TaskGate free?
TaskGate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Task Gate free?
Task Gate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TaskGate or Task Gate have ads?
Neither TaskGate nor Task Gate shows ads.

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