# On vs LIFE/CTRL

The clearest difference is update cadence: LIFE/CTRL at every 2 days against On's every 3 weeks. LIFE/CTRL also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On ships an update every 3 weeks, LIFE/CTRL every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | On | LIFE/CTRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 25 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RYOTA UEMATSU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829255016) | [YUKIYA SHIMODA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804373908) |

## What reviewers say

### On

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-call-shift-schedule-maker/id6756843278)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### LIFE/CTRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifectrl-reminders-and-tasks/id6815015986)

This app helps you build and manage daily routines using customizable templates. It allows you to create reusable activity blocks, arrange them into daily schedules, and assign these schedules to specific dates. Widgets provide at-a-glance progress and task completion without needing to open the app.

**Highlights:** AI-powered day creation, Reusable activity parts, Customizable LIFE templates, Calendar assignment, Home and Lock Screen widgets, TODO items and alarms

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is On free?

On is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LIFE/CTRL free?

LIFE/CTRL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do On or LIFE/CTRL have ads?

Neither On nor LIFE/CTRL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, On or LIFE/CTRL?

On ships an update every 3 weeks, and LIFE/CTRL every 2 days. Most recently, On was updated on October 25, 2026 and LIFE/CTRL on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*