Comparison

DynamicTask vs WhyMin Screen Time

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

WhyMin Screen Time

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WhyMin is a focus companion that asks "why are you opening this?" and "for how many minutes?" before the apps you open on autopilot. Block the apps you choose β€” video, social, browsers β€” with Screen Time. When you try to open one, WhyMin steps in and lets you use it temporarily once you've decided your reason and time. Pick a reason like "Look something up", "Reply or message", "Take a short break", or "Just because", then set a time from 3 to 60 minutes. When time runs out, the guarded apps are blocked again automatically. Each reason button shows how many times you've opened apps today, and the check-in screen shows today's total usage time for your guarded apps β€” so you notice the "just because" moments. WhyMin isn't about banning your phone. Use it when you need it; only cut the time you spend on autopilot. Main features (free): - A check-in that asks your reason before you open - Session lengths of 3 / 5 / 10 / 20 / 30 / 60 minutes - Block and temporarily unlock one guarded app with Screen Time - Daily counts per reason and today's total usage time - A setup guide for the Shortcuts automation - Countdown display during a session - Dynamic Island / Live Activity support - A simple design that keeps everything on your device WhyMin Premium (optional in-app purchase): - Guard two or more apps - Rewrite the check-in reasons in your own words - Set six "How many minutes?" options per reason - Daily limits on check-ins and total usage time - Home Screen widget Recommended if you: - Open social or video apps without thinking - Want to protect your focus time - Prefer balance over quitting your phone entirely - Want a gentle limit on just the apps you choose Privacy: WhyMin stores your selected apps and session data on your device. It sends no usage data to external servers, and has no ads or tracking. In-app purchases are processed by Apple; the developer never receives your payment information. β—† WhyMin Premium plans and purchases Plans (prices are shown on the purchase screen): - WhyMin Premium (Monthly): Β₯100/month (auto-renewing subscription) - WhyMin Premium (Yearly): Β₯1,000/year (auto-renewing subscription) - WhyMin Premium (Lifetime): Β₯1,500 (one-time payment) Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel subscriptions anytime in your App Store account settings. The lifetime plan is a single payment with no further charges. Terms of Use (EULA): https://inadysensei.github.io/whymin-support/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://inadysensei.github.io/whymin-support/privacy/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: WhyMin Screen Time at 2 against DynamicTask's β€”. WhyMin Screen Time also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 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 WhyMin Screen Time sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
DynamicTask versus WhyMin Screen Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDynamicTaskWhyMin Screen Time
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 days
Adsβ€”No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devicesβ€”iPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS26.217.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChongqing Zimeng Lightyear Technology Co., Ltd.YUTAKA INADA

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DynamicTask

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

WhyMin Screen Time

Subscriptions2
  • WhyMin Premium (Monthly)$0.491 Month
  • WhyMin Premium (Yearly)$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • WhyMin Premium (Lifetime)$9.99

Questions

Is DynamicTask free?
DynamicTask is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhyMin Screen Time free?
WhyMin Screen Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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