# Task Cat vs LIFE/CTRL

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LIFE/CTRL at none against Task Cat's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Task Cat sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. LIFE/CTRL asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Task Cat | LIFE/CTRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 23 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taro Ueno](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781268089) | [YUKIYA SHIMODA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804373908) |

## What reviewers say

### Task Cat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/task-cat-focus-and-study-timer/id6809698163)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 8 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |


### LIFE/CTRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifectrl-routine-planner/id6815015986)

This app helps you build and manage daily routines using customizable templates. It allows you to create reusable activity blocks, arrange them into daily schedules, and assign these schedules to specific dates. Widgets provide at-a-glance progress and task completion without needing to open the app.

**Highlights:** AI-powered day creation, Reusable activity parts, Customizable LIFE templates, Calendar assignment, Home and Lock Screen widgets, TODO items and alarms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Task Cat free?

Task Cat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LIFE/CTRL free?

LIFE/CTRL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Task Cat or LIFE/CTRL have ads?

Neither Task Cat nor LIFE/CTRL shows ads.

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