Comparison

Loose Ends vs Tasko

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

Head to head
About

Loose Ends

Features
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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.

About

Tasko

Features
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Tasko is a powerful task manager built for professionals and small businesses. Track your tasks, deadlines, and team updates — 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 — 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/

Screenshots

Loose Ends4 screens
Tasko4 screens

Verdict

The call

Loose Ends and Tasko are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — 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

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

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Loose Ends versus Tasko: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoose EndsTasko
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMANOGARAN PYuvaraj Shanmugam

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Loose Ends

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$9.99
2 purchases

Tasko

Subscriptions1
  • Tasko Team7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Tasko Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Loose Ends free?
Loose Ends is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tasko free?
Tasko is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Loose Ends or Tasko have ads?
Neither Loose Ends nor Tasko shows ads.

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