Loose Ends vs Tasko
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Loose Ends
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Loose Ends is a calm open loop tracker for unfinished tasks, follow-ups, decisions, and long-term goals. Unlike a traditional to-do list, Loose Ends does not push deadlines, overdue warnings, or streaks. It helps you notice how long something has stayed open, decide its current state, and close it honestly when the time is right. CAPTURE WHAT IS STILL OPEN ⢠Add a quick item or long goal in seconds ⢠See calm elapsed time without red overdue labels ⢠Mark each loop as Open, Waiting, or Parked CLOSE IT HONESTLY ⢠Complete it ⢠Mark it partly done ⢠Let it go ⢠Replace it with a clearer next step ⢠Record when it was blocked ⢠Add a reason or short note for useful context SEE YOUR PATTERNS ⢠Search and filter closure history ⢠Review open and closed counts ⢠See average open time and closure rates ⢠Notice common reasons and recurring patterns ⢠Use Weekly Reflection for a calm seven-day review PRIVATE BY DESIGN ⢠No Loose Ends account required ⢠Core features work offline ⢠Data stays on your device by default ⢠Optional private iCloud sync ⢠Optional Face ID app lock LIFETIME PRO Unlock unlimited history, Weekly Reflection, iCloud sync, Home Screen widgets, Face ID app lock, CSV/JSON export, custom themes, and weekly reminders with one purchase. No subscription. Loose Ends is for the things you want to finish, continue, replace, or release without guilt.
Tasko
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Tasko is a powerful task manager built for professionals and small businesses. Track your tasks, deadlines, and team updates ā all in one place. Key features: ⢠Smart task list grouped by Overdue, Today, and This Week ⢠Calendar view to spot upcoming deadlines at a glance ⢠Timeline shelf to browse daily activity like Apple TV ⢠Insights with completion rate, streaks, and category breakdown ⢠Home screen widgets ā small, medium, and large ⢠Apple Watch app to check and complete tasks from your wrist ⢠Workspaces and team collaboration (Team plan) ⢠Subtasks, attachments, voice input, and assignees ⢠Dark mode, iPad support, and native iOS 26 design Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Loose Ends and Tasko are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters ā price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Loose Ends sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tasko sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Loose Ends | Tasko |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch ā better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MANOGARAN P | Yuvaraj Shanmugam |
In-app purchases
Loose Ends
- Lifetime Pro$9.99
Tasko
- Tasko Team7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Tasko Pro$7.99





