TaskTree vs Loose Ends
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
TaskTree
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TaskTree is a lightweight project to-do for people who want more structure than a basic checklist, without the overhead of traditional project management tools. Highlights: - Hierarchical tasks for main/sub steps - Three states: In Progress, Completed, Paused (temporary hold) - Completed items stay visible for context and motivation - Progress bars and percentages for whole-project clarity You can start rough, then refine while executing.
Loose Ends
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Still thinking about the reply you owe, the decision you keep postponing, or the project you no longer want to finish? Loose Ends is a calm to-do list for what is still on your mind. Capture it, see where it stands, then finish it, make peace with partial progress, or let it go. CAPTURE IT IN SECONDS Add a quick task or a longer goal. Keep it Open, Waiting, or Parked. See how long it has been there, without overdue warnings or streaks. CHOOSE AN HONEST ENDING Completed, partly done, let go, replaced, or blocked: every ending can stay in your history. Add a reason or a short note so you remember what happened. LEARN FROM YOUR PATTERNS See what closes, what keeps waiting, and how long things stay open. Basic insights and a weekly summary preview are free. Explore a clearly marked sample of the full Weekly Reflection before upgrading. START FREE Capture and close your tasks, view basic insights, and browse your latest 30 closed loops. Older records remain saved on your device. Set an optional weekly check-in reminder, with a day and time that work for you. OPTIONAL LIFETIME PRO One purchase unlocks your full history, Weekly Reflection, private iCloud sync, Home Screen widgets, Face ID app lock, CSV and JSON export, and custom themes. No subscription. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No Loose Ends account. No ads or third-party analytics. Core features work offline; your data stays on your device by default. Private iCloud sync is optional. Start with one thing you have been carrying. Decide what happens next.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TaskTree at none against Loose Ends's 1. TaskTree also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Loose Ends sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TaskTree asks for nothing beyond the download.
TaskTree ships an update every 2 months, Loose Ends every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TaskTree | Loose Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months โ better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | You-Huei Huang | MANOGARAN P |
In-app purchases
TaskTree
No in-app purchases
Loose Ends
- Lifetime Pro$9.99









