Comparison

DynamicTask vs Tempo

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

Head to head
About

DynamicTask

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DynamicTask isn't just another todo list β€” it's a 4-layer life model that turns your tasks into a clear path forward. β€”β€” Why it's different Most todo apps ask "what are you doing today." DynamicTask asks four questions: β€’ Dimensions β€” how do you frame your life? Default urgent/important matrix, or customize with "purpose vs. material goals," "health / learning / relationships / money," or any lens that fits you β€’ Goals β€” what do you want to achieve? β€’ Plans β€” what concrete steps lead to each goal? β€’ Todos β€” what do you do today? Four layers means your tasks are no longer a chaotic pile β€” they're a visible path. β€”β€” All features unlocked with a membership β€’ **Designed for iOS 26 Dynamic Island**: progress ring on your next todo, Pomodoro countdown β€” always in view on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. Never tab back to the app to see what's next. β€’ Dynamic Island-style bottom capsule navigation; long-press drag to pin or delete β€’ Home Screen Widget: GitHub-style streak heatmap in three sizes β€’ Pomodoro overlay: customizable focus / rest durations, live sync to Live Activity β€’ One-tap sync with the system Reminders app β€’ Automatic iCloud cross-device sync, zero configuration on first launch β€’ Family Sharing supported β€” share Pro with up to 6 family members (Lifetime tier) β€’ 11 languages, light / dark / auto theme, 11 accent colors plus custom hex β€’ 800+ built-in icon library for plans and todos β€’ Cascade-free deletion: removing a parent keeps its children alive with visual snapshots β€”β€” Subscription & Lifetime β€’ 7-day free trial β†’ auto-renews monthly β€’ Monthly: $2.99 / mo β€’ Yearly: $14.99 / yr (~$1.25/mo, save 58%) β€’ Lifetime: $39.99 (includes all future features, breaks even after ~2.7 years) See in-app Settings β†’ Help and the privacy policy linked from the App Store page for full terms. For people who love structure, long-term thinking, and native iOS craftsmanship. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tempo

Features
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Tempo β€” focus, stripped to the essentials. Pick a duration and start. Your time left and progress ring live on the Dynamic Island and Lock Screen, so you always know how long is left without unlocking or switching back. ONE FLOW, DONE RIGHT Β· Dial a duration or tap a preset β€” start instantly Β· Live progress ring on the Dynamic Island / Lock Screen, system-smooth and battery-friendly Β· A strong alert at zero wraps each session up cleanly RESTRAINT IS A FEATURE Β· No subscription, no ads, no social, no leaderboards Β· Designed not to nag or hook β€” use it and get on with your day TEMPO PRO (one-time purchase, yours forever) Β· Custom themes: 6 palettes that light up the Island and Lock Screen Β· Custom presets: save your own set of durations Β· History & stats: revisit every session and your total time PRIVACY FIRST Β· Everything stays on your device and your iCloud β€” never uploaded Β· No account, no tracking, no third-party SDKs Focus was always meant to be this simple.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Tempo at 17.0 against DynamicTask's 26.2. On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. DynamicTask sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tempo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
DynamicTask versus Tempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDynamicTaskTempo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 months
Adsβ€”No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devicesβ€”iPhone β€” better
Requires iOS26.217.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
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In-app purchases

3 purchases

DynamicTask

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99
1 purchases

Tempo

One-time1
  • Tempo Pro$2.99

Questions

Is DynamicTask free?
DynamicTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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