Comparison

UnTask vs DevScroll

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

Head to head
About

UnTask

Features
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UnTask helps you focus on just one thing. No lists. No timers. No pressure to be productive. UnTask is a single-task app designed to help you stay present with what you’ve chosen to do β€” and nothing else. Instead of juggling tasks, UnTask asks a simple question: What is the one thing you’re doing right now? What UnTask offers - Focus on one active task at a time - Write task descriptions using Markdown - Home Screen widgets for quick access - A calm, minimal interface - No accounts, no tracking, no ads - Everything stays on your device β€” or syncs between your devices via iCloud - Mirror your Reminders app directly in UnTask (enables cross-platform sync and sharing tasks) UnTask isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing less β€” better. If you want a quieter relationship with your tasks and fewer decisions competing for your attention, UnTask is built for you.

About

DevScroll

Features
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Stop doomscrolling. Start coding. DevScroll locks your distracting apps until you make a GitHub commit. A productivity app built specifically for developers who want to build consistent coding habits. HOW IT WORKS Connect your GitHub username and select the apps you want to lock. DevScroll monitors your contribution graph and keeps those apps blocked until you've pushed code. Make a commit, and your apps unlock automatically. KEY FEATURES β€’ GitHub-Powered Unlocking - Your commits unlock your apps. Push code to regain access. β€’ Smart App Locking - Block specific apps, categories, or websites using Apple's Screen Time API. β€’ Private Repo Support - Private contributions count too. Just enter your GitHub username. β€’ Streak Calendar - View your coding consistency with a monthly contribution calendar. β€’ Daily Reset - Apps lock again at midnight to encourage daily coding habits. BUILT FOR DEVELOPERS Unlike focus apps that use timers, DevScroll uses your actual GitHub activity. The way to unlock is to ship code. Whether you're working on open source, a side project, or coding for workβ€”every commit counts. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION DevScroll offers premium subscriptions to unlock all features: β€’ Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly subscription options available β€’ Lifetime purchase option also available β€’ Prices shown at time of purchase Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/devscroll

Screenshots

UnTask4 screens
DevScroll4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UnTask at fortnightly against DevScroll's every 3 months. UnTask also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. UnTask sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and DevScroll sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UnTask ships an update fortnightly, DevScroll every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
UnTask versus DevScroll: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnTaskDevScroll
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size32 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAI Garden Ltdcynq ventures

In-app purchases

1 purchases

UnTask

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium Features$4.99
4 purchases

DevScroll

Subscriptions3
  • Quick Commit$0.997 Days
  • Sprint Mode$2.991 Month
  • Deep Work Mode3 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Unlock$24.99

Questions

Is UnTask free?
UnTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DevScroll free?
DevScroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UnTask or DevScroll have ads?
Neither UnTask nor DevScroll shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UnTask or DevScroll?
UnTask ships an update fortnightly, and DevScroll every 3 months. Most recently, UnTask was updated on October 30, 2026 and DevScroll on October 27, 2026.

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