Comparison

Pulse vs Tasks

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

Head to head
About

Pulse

Build and maintain daily routines with this minimalist habit tracker. Monitor your progress through a calendar heatmap and receive gentle reminders to stay on track. All your data is stored locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Custom habit icons and colors
  • Streak tracking with stats
  • Calendar heatmap visualization
  • Daily reminder notifications
  • Distraction-free dark interface
  • Local data storage
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Pulse is a minimal habit tracker designed to help you build and maintain daily routines. Track your streaks, visualize your progress with a calendar heatmap, and stay motivated with gentle daily reminders. HOW IT WORKS - Create habits with custom icons and colors - Tap to mark habits complete each day - Watch your streak grow as you stay consistent - View your progress on a 30-day calendar heatmap - Set daily reminders so you never miss a day FEATURES - Clean, distraction-free dark interface - Streak tracking with current and longest streak stats - Completion rate percentage for every habit - Customizable daily reminder notifications - Haptic feedback for satisfying interactions - No account required — all data stays on your device PULSE PREMIUM - Unlimited habits - Full completion history - Streak freeze to protect your progress - Custom reminder times Your data is stored locally on your device. We never collect or share your personal information Link to Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tasks

Features
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For Today is a simple daily task app built around one rule: finish today, start fresh tomorrow. Most to-do lists become too long. For Today keeps your list focused on what actually matters now. Add a few tasks for the day, complete them, and let unfinished tasks move out of the way at midnight. WHY FOR TODAY • Keep your daily list short and focused • Finish tasks before the day ends • Build streaks from completed days • Track completed and missed tasks • Review your recent task history • Add past tasks again when you need them • Export your current task list as a PDF • Use reminders to check your list before the day ends FOR TODAY PRO Upgrade to For Today Pro to unlock: • Unlimited open tasks • Full task history • Full stats access For Today is designed for people who want less planning and more finishing. Add what matters today. Finish it today. Start fresh tomorrow. Privacy Policy: https://www.appfortoday.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Service: https://www.appfortoday.com/terms

Screenshots

Pulse3 screens
Tasks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pulse at 15.1 against Tasks's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Tasks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pulse versus Tasks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseTasks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTerror LLCEgils Broks

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pulse

Subscriptions2
  • pulse monthly$0.991 Month
  • pulse pro annual$9.991 Year
3 purchases

Tasks

Subscriptions2
  • For Today Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • For Today Pro$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • For Today Pro Lifetime$22.99

Questions

Is Pulse free?
Pulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tasks free?
Tasks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pulse or Tasks have ads?
Neither Pulse nor Tasks shows ads.

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