PeakTask vs Aura
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
PeakTask
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Peak Task is the ultimate task manager, reminder and productivity tracking app - designed to help you stop feeling overwhelmed and start making real progress in life.The app that sorts through all tasks and surfaces only the most urgent and important task. Remove analysis paralysis that happens when trying to decide what to do next. Use the productivity score to show improvement and prove to yourself that you're getting more done! Features: Smart Automated Ranking: Tasks automatically re-rank based on context and time passed. Drag-and-Drop Control: Reorder lists manually with smooth drag-and-drop actions. Rapid Voice & Siri Input: Add tasks instantly using bulk entry, voice, or Siri. Recurring Task Trackers: Set smart reminders that track elapsed time since completion. Built-in Pomodoro Timer: Measure task duration to boost focus and beat procrastination. Cross-Platform Collaboration: Share real-time lists across iOS, Android, and web. Anti-Overwhelm Widgets: Display only your top-priority task on Home and Lock screens. Full Calendar Suite (Premium): Time block seamlessly with Google and Apple Calendar sync. Live Co-Editing (Premium): Edit shared lists simultaneously with other paid subscribers. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Aura
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Aura is a gentle focus timer for ADHD minds โ built for people who freeze up at aggressive productivity apps. Most focus apps treat your brain like a discipline problem. Loud alarms. Big red STOP buttons. Guilt when you break a streak. For a lot of us, that just adds shame to the spiral. Aura does the opposite. It's calm, quiet, and forgiving โ designed around how focus actually works for neurodivergent minds. WHAT MAKES AURA DIFFERENT A timer that flows with you Start a 25-minute session with a soft breathing visual. When time's up, there's no alarm โ the timer simply keeps counting up if you're still in flow, with a quiet "Going further" label. You stop when you're ready. A gentle 90-minute cap reminds you to rest. Streaks without the shame Build a 7-day streak and celebrate real milestones. Miss a day? It just resets to 1 โ no guilt messages, no "you ruined your streak." Progress, not punishment. Daily intention Set one clear focus each morning. No endless to-do lists โ just the single thing that matters right now. Share your focus Turn a finished session into a beautiful card โ overlay your stats on your own photo and share to Instagram Stories, Messages, anywhere. Your focus, your way. Self-compassion, not hustle culture Calming quotes and gentle check-ins instead of "crush your goals" pressure. "Rest is resistance." "Your nervous system is sending a message: slow down." WHO AURA IS FOR - Adults with ADHD who struggle with task initiation and overwhelm - Students who need a calm study timer that won't add anxiety - Anyone tired of productivity apps that feel like a threat Aura is a sanctuary for focus. No pressure. No shame. Just presence. โ Aura offers an optional Premium subscription (monthly or yearly with a 7-day free trial). You can use Aura's core focus sessions without subscribing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PeakTask at weekly against Aura's every 3 weeks. Aura's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. PeakTask sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Aura sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PeakTask ships an update weekly, Aura every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PeakTask | Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly โ better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 16.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iyinoluwa Raji | Anar Askarova |
In-app purchases
PeakTask
- Peak Task Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Peak Task Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- PeakTask Lifetime$199.99
Aura
- Aura Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Aura Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year









