Comparison

Taskwall vs Couples Screen Time

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

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About

Taskwall

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Are you tired of screen time apps that simply don't work? We've all been there. You set a time limit, only to hit "Ignore." You try an app that makes you wait 10 seconds, but your brain quickly builds muscle memory, and soon you're mindlessly staring at the delay screen just to get back to doomscrolling. Cold-turkey blockers are too extreme, leaving you frustrated and eventually deleting the app. It’s time to End the Cycle of Procrastination. Welcome to the ultimate task-gated app blocker. We don't just lock your phone; we rewire your brain’s reward system. Instead of fighting your dopamine cravings, you will use them to your advantage. Your favorite distracting apps remain firmly locked until you finish your real-world tasks. Earn Your Scrolling. Don’t just wait—take action. Add your daily goals to the built-in To-Do list. Whether it’s "Prep lunch for tomorrow," "Study for 30 minutes," or "Finish the Q3 Marketing Proposal," you must physically check off your tasks to unlock your apps. By turning social media and short-form videos into a well-deserved reward, you transform toxic doomscrolling into extreme productivity. LIFE-CHANGING FEATURES - Task-Gated Unblocking (To-Do to Unlock) The most foolproof way to stop procrastinating. Select the apps you want to block (Instagram, TikTok, Games, Safari) and they will stay locked under a secure shield. The only key to unlocking them? Finishing the tasks on your Today list. - Seamless Built-in To-Do Manager No need to link complex third-party apps. Our beautifully designed, minimalist task manager lets you add routines, work tasks, and daily chores in seconds. Supercharge your productivity without the cluttered interface of other productivity tools. - Unbreakable Strict Mode Do you struggle with a lack of self-control? Once a task-blocking session begins, you cannot bypass it, change the settings, or delete your way out of it. You have to put in the work to get the reward. - Perfect for ADHD & Dopamine Detox Designed with neurodivergent minds in mind. If you suffer from time blindness or executive dysfunction, our app provides the immediate, tangible friction required to snap you out of autopilot and refocus your attention on what truly matters. - Category & Custom App Selection Target specifically what distracts you. Block your biggest time-wasters while leaving essential utility apps (like Maps, Phone, or Spotify) completely accessible. 100% PRIVATE & SECURE Your data belongs to you. We utilize Apple’s official Screen Time API to ensure the highest level of privacy and system stability. All blocking occurs locally on your device. We do not track the websites you visit, nor do we see the content of your apps. No crashes, no bricking, no data harvesting. WHO IS THIS FOR? Chronic procrastinators who constantly say "just 5 more minutes." Students and professionals desperate to reclaim hours of deep focus. Anyone looking to practice digital minimalism without giving up their favorite apps entirely. Individuals with ADHD looking for a functional, reward-based habit tracker. Stop letting your phone control your life. Download now, finish your tasks, and experience the incredible satisfaction of truly earning your screen time! --------- Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed. Terms of Use: https://origamistudio.xyz/taskwall/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://origamistudio.xyz/taskwall/privacy-policy

About

Couples Screen Time

This app transforms your to-do list into screen time. Complete tasks to earn logs, which you can then use to extend your allowed usage of distracting apps. When your screen time runs out, those apps are blocked until you earn more time by being productive.

Highlights
  • Task and habit creation with custom rewards
  • Screen time management with app blocking
  • Interactive flame companion with mood states
  • Home and lock screen widgets
  • Customizable screen time limits and app selection
  • Private by design, no cloud sync or tracking
Features
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Screen time for couples. Cut it together. Burn is a screen time app for couples. Invite your partner, share one pool of screen time, and share whichever to-do lists you like. Finish tasks to earn logs and feed them to Burn, a little flame you keep lit together. Doomscroll the pool dry and both of your distracting apps lock. No willpower required. Just someone in your corner, and a flame worth keeping lit. BURN DUO: SHARE IT WITH YOUR PARTNER (FREE) • One shared screen time pool, with a daily goal either of you can change • Share any to-do list: groceries, chores, date night plans. Everything else stays private • Either of you ticks a shared task off, it's done for both • One log pile: tasks either of you finishes refuel you both • See your partner's day: how much they burned, and where it went by the app groups they name • Get a heads-up when your partner adds or finishes a shared task • One flame, one streak. It breaks the moment either of you burns the last minute • Own Burn+? Your partner gets it too while you're in a Duo • Syncs through your own iCloud. No Burn account, no sign-in HOW IT WORKS • Start each day with a screen time budget • Scrolling the apps you pick burns through it, minute by minute • Hit zero and those apps lock • Finish tasks to earn logs • Feed logs to Burn: every log buys 10 more minutes Rather go solo? Burn works just as well on your own. GET STUFF DONE • Give every task its own log reward, so big jobs pay more • Daily, weekday, or custom repeating tasks for your habits • Plan Today, Tomorrow, and the days ahead • Sort tasks into color-coded categories, private or shared • Shake to undo if you tap too soon A FLAME WORTH KEEPING LIT • Burn reacts to your day: happy when you're on track, worried when time runs low, out cold when it's gone • Tap, pet, and drag logs in to feed him • Dozes off at night with a sleepy face • Keep Burn lit all day to build your streak YOU'RE IN CONTROL • Choose exactly which apps and categories burn fuel • Everything else stays open • Set your own daily budget • No account, no sign-in, no ads. BURN+ (ONE-TIME PURCHASE) • 13 flame colors, each with a matching app icon • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, including a task list you can check off without opening the app • Live Activity: watch your fuel count down in the Dynamic Island • Low fuel warnings before your apps lock • Screen Time Insights: see which apps ate your time, by day, week, and month Burn uses Apple's Screen Time to track and limit only the apps you choose. What you do in them never leaves your device. In a Duo, your partner sees only your totals, the app groups you name and your shared lists, synced through your iCloud.

Screenshots

Taskwall4 screens
Couples Screen Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Couples Screen Time at 18.0 against Taskwall'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. Taskwall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Couples Screen Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Taskwall versus Couples Screen Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskwallCouples Screen Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrigamiStudioVincent Nguyen

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Taskwall

Subscriptions2
  • Pro7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Pro7 Days trial$34.991 Year
1 purchases

Couples Screen Time

One-time1
  • Burn+$9.99

Questions

Is Taskwall free?
Taskwall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Couples Screen Time free?
Couples Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Taskwall or Couples Screen Time have ads?
Neither Taskwall nor Couples Screen Time shows ads.

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