Comparison

task vs LockTimer

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

Head to head
About

task

Features
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TaskCountDown helps you stay on top of deadlines by showing exactly how many days remain. Add your tasks and deadlines, and the app counts down the days automatically โ€” so you always know what's coming up and what needs your attention now. [Features] โ–  Deadline Countdown See the number of days remaining for each task at a glance. Overdue, today, soon, and future tasks are color-coded for quick scanning. โ–  Categories Organize tasks by category โ€” Work, Personal, Study, Health, and more โ€” each with its own icon and color. โ–  Memo Attach a note to any task to keep relevant details close at hand. โ–  Push Notifications Get reminded before your deadline arrives. Set notifications per task or globally. โ–  Completion Tracking Mark tasks as done and see how many days elapsed since the deadline. โ–  Multilingual Supports English, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Chinese (Simplified). No ads. No unnecessary features. Just your deadlines, clearly counted down.

About

LockTimer

Features
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LockTimer lets you choose how long apps remain available and how long they stay locked afterward. Instead of blocking apps immediately, set a limited amount of time to use them first. When time is up, the selected apps lock automatically. Access returns when the lock duration ends. Use it before bed, during breaks, before work, or whenever you want to step away from your phone after using it briefly. How It Works 1. Choose the apps to lock 2. Set the time until lock 3. Set the lock duration and start the timer You can also create schedules that lock apps automatically on selected days and times. Timers take priority while running, and active schedules resume afterward. Features โ€ข Set the time until apps lock โ€ข Set the lock duration โ€ข Choose apps to lock โ€ข Create schedules by weekday and time โ€ข View the remaining lock time โ€ข Check timers with Live Activity โ€ข Manage multiple timers and schedules The free version lets you create up to two timers and start one timer per day. Pro removes timer creation and daily start limits and enables schedules. Terms of Use https://apps.mishimadesign.com/locktimer/legal.html#terms-en

Screenshots

task4 screens
LockTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LockTimer at every 2 days against task's weekly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. task sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LockTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

task ships an update weekly, LockTimer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
task versus LockTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertaskLockTimer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad โ€” better
Requires iOS18.617.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkeisuke araiMishima Design

In-app purchases

1 purchases

task

One-time1
  • PREMIUM$0.99
3 purchases

LockTimer

Subscriptions2
  • LockTimer Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • LockTimer Pro Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • LockTimer Pro Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is task free?
task is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LockTimer free?
LockTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do task or LockTimer have ads?
Neither task nor LockTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, task or LockTimer?
task ships an update weekly, and LockTimer every 2 days. Most recently, task was updated on September 23, 2026 and LockTimer on September 20, 2026.

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