Comparison

Goldback Tracker vs TaskTerminal

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

Head to head
About

Goldback Tracker

Catalog and track your Goldback collection with detailed accuracy. Manage your portfolio, record transactions, and visualize your holdings without relying on cloud services. Your data remains private and under your control.

Highlights
  • Catalog Goldbacks by state, year, denomination, and variant
  • Track total face value, gold content, and USD equivalent
  • Record purchase and sale prices for profit/loss calculation
  • Visualize collection breakdowns by state, denomination, and gold ounces
  • Search and filter by custom criteria, artwork style, and grading
  • Attach photos of individual notes
  • CSV export of collection data
  • One-tap database backup and share
Features
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Goldback Tracker is free to download and try in limited mode. Explore the complete catalog, live exchange rates, Scan (Beta), visualizations, checklists, and achievements before you unlock the full app with a single one-time purchase. Designed for serious & casual Goldback collectors who want accuracy, privacy, and powerful tools—without accounts or cloud lock-in. TRACK YOUR GOLDBACK COLLECTION Log notes by state, year, denomination, Alpha or Non-Alpha, Classic or Modern artwork, and LER (Limited Early Release) where applicable. Smart catalog matching and official mintage data help you pick the right entry. Attach your own photos with crop and rotate. Enter prices as per Ǥ (face) or per note—your preference is saved in Settings. Record purchase dates, sale quantities, sale prices, and realized P/L. Serial numbers, raw vs graded status, grading company, and grade fields keep slabbed notes organized. SCAN GOLDBACK (BETA) From the Add flow, open Scan to photograph a note with the camera or pick from your gallery. On-device recognition suggests state, denomination, artwork style, Alpha, LER, and more—always review and correct labels before saving. Optional crop-after-capture keeps framing tight. Optional opt-in contributions send only a re-encoded photo (location/EXIF stripped) plus the labels you confirm—no name, email, or collection dump. Turn contributions off anytime in Settings. SEE REAL-TIME VALUE Home and charts show face value (Ǥ), gold content in ounces, and today’s value using the daily Goldback exchange rate, with multi-currency display (USD, CAD, EUR, and more). Manual rate override is available when you need it. Unrealized and realized P/L, total purchase price, and held quantities stay at your fingertips. Customize which dashboard cards appear: exchange rate, face value, today’s value, purchase price, unrealized P/L, units, gold melt, and realized P/L—each toggleable on its own. VISUALIZATIONS, CHECKLISTS & ACHIEVEMENTS • Value over time (cumulative holdings by acquisition date) • Breakdowns by state, denomination, and year • Mini and mega ownership checklists with automatic progress • 60+ achievements (Loyalist, Day Tripper, and more) • Guru Status milestones for dedicated collectors • Link to the Eclectic Coins mintage chart for reference ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Search across states, denoms, LER, raw/graded, and more. Multi-select filters (states A–Z, years, artwork style, raw/graded, LER, denominations). Sort by newest/oldest purchased, newest/oldest added to the app, highest/lowest face value, most notes, or state A–Z. Compact list rows for dense browsing; expand a row to full detail. Optional remembered filters and always-remembered sort. Weekly backup reminder (on by default) nudges you to export CSV or share a database backup. FREE LIMITED MODE • Explore the full catalog and UI • Up to 5 collection items (no silent wipes of existing data) • Export, backup, and import are disabled until unlock • Clear upgrade path with Restore FREE for prior purchases or codes UNLOCK FULL VERSION (ONE-TIME, NOT A SUBSCRIPTION) • Permanent on-device collection storage • CSV export with values and price mode • Full database backup via the share sheet • CSV import for restores and migrations • Weekly backup reminders • No item caps or upgrade banners once unlocked • Entitlement restores with your Apple ID (Restore FREE) STORE & PHYSICAL GOLDBACKS Browse physical Goldbacks and accessories via the in-app Store entry—links open the Eclectic Coins website. In-app purchase only unlocks software features; it does not sell physical goods. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your collection lives in a private local database on this device. No account is required for tracking. Optional Scan contributions are strictly opt-in and limited to photo + labels. Export and backup only happen when you initiate them. Goldback Tracker is an independent collector tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Goldback, Inc. Support: goldbackgurus@gmail.com

About

TaskTerminal

Features
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TaskTerminal – 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 group’s 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.

Screenshots

Goldback Tracker4 screens
TaskTerminal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TaskTerminal at none against Goldback Tracker's 1. Goldback Tracker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Goldback Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TaskTerminal asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Goldback Tracker versus TaskTerminal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoldback TrackerTaskTerminal
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMatthew SimpsonMoritz Staigl

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Goldback Tracker

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Version$19.99
None

TaskTerminal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Goldback Tracker free?
Goldback Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaskTerminal free?
TaskTerminal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Goldback Tracker or TaskTerminal have ads?
Neither Goldback Tracker nor TaskTerminal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Goldback Tracker or TaskTerminal?
Goldback Tracker ships an update weekly, and TaskTerminal weekly. Most recently, Goldback Tracker was updated on October 10, 2026 and TaskTerminal on October 16, 2026.

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