SoBusy vs TaskTerminal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SoBusy
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SoBusy is a focused day planner designed to help you organize your time with clarity. Plan your schedule on a clean daily timeline, scan your month at a glance, and keep important events and tasks easy to find. Whether you are managing work, personal routines, or both, SoBusy keeps planning simple and structured. Features: β’ Daily timeline for clear schedule planning β’ Monthly calendar view for broader visibility β’ Built-in to-dos with overdue tracking and daily organization β’ Recurring events and routines β’ Favorites for quick access to important events β’ Tags for better organization β’ Smart alerts, reminders, and time-to-leave notifications β’ Event notes, locations, and attachments β’ Birthdays from your contacts and regional holiday calendars β’ Apple Calendar sync for seamless two-way integration β’ Backup and restore support SoBusy is built for people who want a planner that feels straightforward, flexible, and easy to use every day.
TaskTerminal
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TaskTerminal β Your personal task organizer with a retro-inspired interface. TaskTerminal brings the feeling of classic electronic organizers into a modern productivity app. Designed with a minimal LCD-inspired interface, it helps you capture, organize, and complete your tasks without unnecessary distractions. Capture tasks instantly Use Inbox to quickly save new tasks as they come to mind. No need to organize everything immediately. Add your ideas first, then decide later how and when they should be completed. Plan your day Your Plan gives you a clear overview of what matters today. See: * overdue tasks that still need attention * tasks scheduled for today * upcoming days by scrolling further through your timeline Stay focused on the present while keeping your future plans within reach. Organize with groups Create custom groups to structure your tasks your way. Each group can have: * its own icon * its own accent color Tasks automatically inherit their groupβs visual identity, making your system easy to scan and understand. Smart scheduling TaskTerminal supports flexible planning: * one-time tasks * daily repeats * weekly repeats with custom weekdays * monthly repeats * custom intervals Set up recurring tasks while keeping full control over your schedule. Designed for focus TaskTerminal is built around simplicity: * fast task creation * intuitive swipe actions * clean list-based organization * minimal dialogs * focused interactions Every element is designed to feel like a dedicated productivity device rather than another overloaded task app. A modern tool with a classic soul Inspired by the technology of the 80s and 90s, TaskTerminal combines nostalgic LCD aesthetics with modern iOS interactions. A simple system for your tasks. A clearer way to plan your day.
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Verdict
SoBusy and TaskTerminal are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SoBusy ships an update every 2 weeks, TaskTerminal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SoBusy | TaskTerminal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nikita Egerer | Moritz Staigl |
In-app purchases
SoBusy
No in-app purchases
TaskTerminal
No in-app purchases









