Comparison

TaskLock vs DOOMSTARE

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

Head to head
About

TaskLock

This app helps you complete tasks and build habits by blocking distracting applications. Schedule events, create to-do lists, and set up focus sessions to stay on track with your goals.

Highlights
  • Create and manage tasks
  • Build daily habits
  • Organize calendar events
  • Block distracting apps
  • Reduce social media distractions
  • Improve productivity
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TaskLock helps you get things done — not just organize them. Create tasks, build habits, schedule events, and block distracting apps until your work is finished. Whether you're studying, working, exercising, reading, or building a new routine, TaskLock helps you stay focused on what matters. Choose a task or calendar event, select the apps you want to block, and keep distractions away until you complete it. Connect Apple Calendar to manage your events in one place and automatically create distraction-free focus sessions when needed. With TaskLock you can: • Create and manage tasks • Build consistent daily habits • Add and organize calendar events • Block distracting apps while working • Reduce social media distractions • Stay focused during study sessions • Improve productivity and time management • Build healthier routines Turn your plans into completed tasks and make focus part of your daily life. Terms of Use: https://tasklockapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://tasklockapp.com/privacy

About

DOOMSTARE

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DOOMSTARE will break the scrolling loop with a reminder to see yourself. Choose the apps you want DOOMSTARE to watch and set a timer. No lectures. No productivity hacks. No breathing exercises. Just a small moment of awareness. You decide what happens next. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TaskLock4 screens
DOOMSTARE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TaskLock at every 3 days against DOOMSTARE's every 2 weeks. 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. TaskLock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and DOOMSTARE sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaskLock ships an update every 3 days, DOOMSTARE every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
TaskLock versus DOOMSTARE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskLockDOOMSTARE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better
Number of ratings8 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMUSTAFA CALISKANJavier Fandos

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TaskLock

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • TaskLock Premium$49.99
2 purchases

DOOMSTARE

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TaskLock free?
TaskLock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DOOMSTARE free?
DOOMSTARE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TaskLock or DOOMSTARE have ads?
Neither TaskLock nor DOOMSTARE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TaskLock or DOOMSTARE?
TaskLock ships an update every 3 days, and DOOMSTARE every 2 weeks. Most recently, TaskLock was updated on September 9, 2026 and DOOMSTARE on September 11, 2026.

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