Comparison

TaskQuadrant vs Loose Ends

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

Head to head
About

TaskQuadrant

Features
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TaskQuadrant helps you prioritize tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix and plan projects with Gantt charts - all in one app. PRIORITIZE WITH EISENHOWER MATRIX • Organize tasks into 4 quadrants: Do First, Schedule, Delegate, Eliminate • See at a glance what needs your attention now vs. later • Visual dashboard shows your priorities clearly PLAN WITH GANTT CHARTS • Visualize project timelines • Set task dependencies - when one task moves, dependent tasks adjust automatically • Track progress with percentage completion SMART FEATURES • Recurring tasks (daily, weekly, monthly) • Push notifications for deadlines • Syncs with web app at taskquadrant.io Perfect for entrepreneurs, project managers, students, and anyone who wants to work smarter, not harder.

About

Loose Ends

Features
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Loose Ends is a calm open loop tracker for unfinished tasks, follow-ups, decisions, and long-term goals. Unlike a traditional to-do list, Loose Ends does not push deadlines, overdue warnings, or streaks. It helps you notice how long something has stayed open, decide its current state, and close it honestly when the time is right. CAPTURE WHAT IS STILL OPEN • Add a quick item or long goal in seconds • See calm elapsed time without red overdue labels • Mark each loop as Open, Waiting, or Parked CLOSE IT HONESTLY • Complete it • Mark it partly done • Let it go • Replace it with a clearer next step • Record when it was blocked • Add a reason or short note for useful context SEE YOUR PATTERNS • Search and filter closure history • Review open and closed counts • See average open time and closure rates • Notice common reasons and recurring patterns • Use Weekly Reflection for a calm seven-day review PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No Loose Ends account required • Core features work offline • Data stays on your device by default • Optional private iCloud sync • Optional Face ID app lock LIFETIME PRO Unlock unlimited history, Weekly Reflection, iCloud sync, Home Screen widgets, Face ID app lock, CSV/JSON export, custom themes, and weekly reminders with one purchase. No subscription. Loose Ends is for the things you want to finish, continue, replace, or release without guilt.

Screenshots

TaskQuadrant4 screens
Loose Ends4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TaskQuadrant at none against Loose Ends's 1. TaskQuadrant also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Loose Ends sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TaskQuadrant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
TaskQuadrant versus Loose Ends: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskQuadrantLoose Ends
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles WeeMANOGARAN P

In-app purchases

None

TaskQuadrant

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Loose Ends

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99

Questions

Is TaskQuadrant free?
TaskQuadrant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loose Ends free?
Loose Ends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TaskQuadrant or Loose Ends have ads?
Neither TaskQuadrant nor Loose Ends shows ads.

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