Comparison

Perspective Tasks vs ZenLock

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

Head to head
About

Perspective Tasks

Features
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Perspective Tasks Focused Task Management for Apple Devices Perspective Tasks gives you a clear, flexible place to capture ideas, organize projects, and keep important work moving across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision. From quick inbox entries to detailed projects and visual boards, it helps you see what matters without extra clutter. Start with a simple idea or build a complete plan. On supported devices, Add with AI uses Apple Intelligence to turn your description into structured tasks or a project plan. Review and edit every suggestion before adding it, so you remain in control. Plan and Organize Your Work Key Features - Inbox Quick Capture Add tasks the moment you think of them, then organize them into projects when you are ready. - Add with AI Describe what you want to accomplish and let Apple Intelligence create a structured task list or project plan for you to review. - Project Organization Group work into projects and sections, add project colors, and keep recent projects close at hand. - Complete Task Details Add notes, due dates, reminders, priorities, subtasks, attachments, and activity history. - List and Board Views Use a focused task list or switch to a Kanban-style board with columns such as Not Started, In Progress, and Completed. - Apple Reminders and Todoist Link an Apple Reminders list for two-way sync, or import an existing project from a Todoist CSV export. - Shared Projects Collaborate through iCloud sharing and work with projects that others have shared with you. - Overdue View See overdue tasks from your inbox and projects in one focused place. - Notifications Schedule reminders for individual tasks and enable optional daily task check-ins. - Optional Points Turn on points and levels for lightweight motivation as you complete tasks. - iCloud Sync Keep tasks available across your Apple devices with iCloud and CloudKit. - Designed for Everyone Use VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, clear labels, strong contrast, and predictable navigation. Privacy and Requirements Perspective Tasks stores task data in iCloud when sync and sharing are used. Reminders access is used only when you choose to import or sync Reminders lists. View the Perspective Apps Privacy Policy at: https://techopolisonline.com/perspective-apps-privacy-policy Perspective Tasks uses the Standard End User License Agreement, which can be found at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Perspective Tasks requires: - iOS 26 or later - iPadOS 26 or later - macOS 26 or later - visionOS 26 or later - An iCloud account for cross-device sync and shared projects - Apple Intelligence only when using Add with AI; all other task and project creation features remain available without it

About

ZenLock

Reclaim your focus by blocking distracting apps with one-tap sessions. Build reusable groups for specific distraction patterns and schedule them by time or usage. Gain insights into your screen time, track focus streaks, and utilize strict mode for ultimate willpower backup. Your data remains private on your device.

Highlights
  • One-tap session blocking
  • Reusable block groups
  • Scheduled blocking
  • Usage capping
  • Screen time insights
  • Focus streak tracking
  • Strict mode
Features
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ZenLock helps you reclaim your focus by blocking distracting apps the moment you need them out of the way. QUICK FOCUS • One-tap session blocking — pick a duration, pick the apps, go • Cool-down friction prevents impulse exits • Extend your session on the fly when you're in the zone BLOCK GROUPS • Build reusable groups for your distraction patterns • Schedule them by time of day or cap them by usage • Limit opens per day or session length INSIGHTS • See your real screen time, broken down by app and category • Track your focus streak and completed sessions • All data stays on your device — nothing sent anywhere STRICT MODE • For when willpower needs backup — disable the escape hatch entirely Built on Apple's Screen Time API. Your data never leaves your phone.

Screenshots

Perspective Tasks4 screens
ZenLock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ZenLock at 17.0 against Perspective Tasks's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Perspective Tasks versus ZenLock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPerspective TasksZenLock
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechopolis Online Solutions, LLCDinesh Yadav

In-app purchases

None

Perspective Tasks

No in-app purchases

None

ZenLock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Perspective Tasks free?
Perspective Tasks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZenLock free?
ZenLock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Perspective Tasks or ZenLock have ads?
Neither Perspective Tasks nor ZenLock shows ads.

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