TaskCount vs Shin Jorte
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TaskCount
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TaskCount is a simple countdown timer for your tasks. Add a task by voice or by hand, set the time, and start the timer. You get a notification when the time is up. FEATURES - Add tasks by voice input or manually - Set minutes and seconds for each task - Start, pause and reset the countdown - Adjust the remaining time while the timer runs - Notification when a task finishes - Available in English and Japanese PRIVACY The app works offline and no account is required. Your tasks stay on your device.
Shin Jorte
This app offers a comfortable way to manage your daily life, combining a calendar, planner, and notebook. It allows for easy schedule management, task tracking, and note-taking with a paper planner feel. Event information can also be automatically added to your calendar.
- Intuitive month view with daily timeline
- Integrated task, note, and diary management
- Paper planner-like design
- Customizable background, fonts, and icons
- Automatic event info updates (weather, sports)
- Syncs with Google and Apple Calendar
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Time comes to you. Enjoy a comfortable daily life and a comfortable life with Shin-Jorte. Managing and sharing your daily schedule is super easy, and event info can automatically show up on your calendar too. The calendar app 'Jorte,' which has been downloaded 38 million times worldwide and can be used like a notebook, is back completely renewed. With a feel just like a paper planner, you can manage everything in your daily life—schedules, tasks, notes, and even your diary—all in one place. Whether for business or personal use, it’s here to help you keep track of your important plans. ■ Calendar & Planner Features (Free) - Get an intuitive view of your schedule with a month view + daily timeline - Manage tasks (ToDos), notes, and diary entries all in one place - Friendly design, just like a paper planner - Customize background, fonts, and icons to your liking - Various display options: month, week, day, vertical, and more - Recurring events, countdowns, and notifications - Locations registered in your schedule automatically link with Maps - Syncs smoothly with Google Calendar and Apple Calendar, making switching easy Plus, many other convenient features essential for managing your schedule! ■ Event Calendar (Free, No Registration Required) You can just register the events you're interested in, and the latest information will automatically be reflected in your calendar. ・Weather forecast / World weather forecast ・Pro baseball / J-League / B-League Game schedules & scores automatically updated (Coming soon) ・Concert info / Movie release dates ・Garbage collection schedules / World holiday schedules ・Local event information You can use it right away without logging in. 【Supported Devices】 Compatible with apple smartphones and tablets.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TaskCount at every 3 days against Shin Jorte's every 10 days. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TaskCount ships an update every 3 days, Shin Jorte every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TaskCount | Shin Jorte |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 41.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuki Okawa | Jorte Inc. |
In-app purchases
TaskCount
No in-app purchases
Shin Jorte
No in-app purchases
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