Comparison

TaskCry vs BatteryNest

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

Head to head
About

TaskCry

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Loudly remind yourself of the Todos you absolutely must not forget! Tasks' faces twist as the deadline nears. TaskCry is a task reminder app for registering only your truly urgent MUST TODOs. 【What kind of app?】 - A character's face appears on each progress bar - The less time remains, the more the face twists and the task suffers - Finish tasks in time, long-press to save them - Saved tasks ascend to heaven - Miss the deadline, and the task collapses into a grave... 【Loud on your home screen too】 - Place a widget and get loud reminders right on your home screen 【No ads, fully local】 - Zero ads - All data stays on your device and is never sent to external servers 【Who is this for?】 - Serious task managers never stick for you - You tend to forget important appointments or paperwork - You often miss deadlines - You struggle with procrastination (e.g. ADHD) - You want a fun to-do list the whole family can enjoy 【One-time purchase: TaskCry Pro】 - Task limit lifted from 3 to unlimited - All premium characters unlocked - All premium graves unlocked - Switchable app icons

About

BatteryNest

Features
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Tiny animals living with your battery, right on your home screen. Their expressions change as your battery drains, and recover when you charge. A quiet little companion for every charging cycle. BatteryNest is a lifestyle widget app where small animal dioramas evolve based on your iPhone's battery level and charging state. 【Features】 ■ Battery-driven storytelling - Animals change expression and posture based on battery state - The lower the battery, the more rewarding a full charge feels - Charging finally has something to look forward to ■ Always-on home screen widget - Full support for iOS 18+ home screen widgets - A Nest picker appears automatically when you place the widget - Pin different animals to different widgets ■ A growing cast of characters - From soft and gentle to bold and curious — many personalities to choose from - Swap your home screen residents whenever you like - Seasonal limited Nests join from time to time ■ Simple, transparent monetization - Start for free and add Nests you love along the way - 1 ticket = own 1 Nest permanently - BatteryNest Pro unlocks every Nest ■ Zero ads, zero notifications - Designed to never interrupt your moment of calm - Just a little more joy in your charging routine ■ Privacy-first - Anonymous sign-in by default — no email required - Minimal data, account deletion completes in-app 【Who it's for】 - Anyone who loves customizing their home screen - People who want their battery routine to feel a little richer - Those who find joy in cute animal designs - Fans of seasonal aesthetics Terms of Service: https://taroshun32.github.io/app-legal/battery-nest/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://taroshun32.github.io/app-legal/battery-nest/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

TaskCry4 screens
BatteryNest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TaskCry at daily against BatteryNest's every 4 days. BatteryNest's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. TaskCry sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BatteryNest sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaskCry ships an update daily, BatteryNest every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TaskCry versus BatteryNest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaskCryBatteryNest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHIN SUGITANIshunta nakamura

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TaskCry

One-time1
  • TaskCry Pro$3.99
5 purchases

BatteryNest

Subscriptions2
  • BatteryNest Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • BatteryNest Pro (Annual)$11.991 Year
One-time3
  • Ticket ×1$0.49
  • Ticket ×5$1.99
  • Ticket ×12$4.99

Questions

Is TaskCry free?
TaskCry is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BatteryNest free?
BatteryNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TaskCry or BatteryNest have ads?
Neither TaskCry nor BatteryNest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TaskCry or BatteryNest?
TaskCry ships an update daily, and BatteryNest every 4 days. Most recently, TaskCry was updated on October 31, 2026 and BatteryNest on October 31, 2026.

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