Comparisons
Head-to-head feature breakdowns. Honest pros, cons, and pricing. TaskGate is free — see how it stacks up.
TaskGate vs One Sec
TaskGate is free with partner app challenges and custom tasks. One Sec costs $50/year for breathing exercises. See the full comparison.
Read comparisonTaskGate vs Opal
Opal costs $80–100/year and is iOS-only. TaskGate is completely free on iOS and Android with partner app integration and privacy-first design.
Read comparisonTaskGate vs Freedom
Freedom costs $29–40/year with no free tier. TaskGate is completely free for mobile with partner app challenges and no account required.
Read comparisonTaskGate vs Forest
Forest works only during focus sessions. TaskGate adds friction to every app open, completely free, with partner app tasks and custom challenges.
Read comparisonTaskGate vs ScreenZen
ScreenZen offers mindful pauses and time limits at $5/month. TaskGate is completely free with partner app challenges and custom tasks.
Read comparisonTaskGate vs unhookd
unhookd offers aggressive default blocking at ~$40–60/year. TaskGate is completely free with partner app tasks and custom habit building.
Read comparisonTaskGate vs BlockSite
BlockSite costs $60–120/year and is browser-focused. TaskGate is completely free with partner app challenges and native mobile friction.
Read comparisonTaskGate vs AppBlock
AppBlock costs ~$36/year and is Android-first. TaskGate is completely free on iOS and Android with partner app integration and custom tasks.
Read comparisonTaskGate vs Cold Turkey
Cold Turkey is desktop-only at $40–60. TaskGate is completely free on iOS and Android with partner app challenges and no installation barriers.
Read comparisonTaskGate vs Flipd
Flipd costs $35/year for focus timers and group challenges. TaskGate is completely free with partner app tasks and no account required.
Read comparisonWhy TaskGate?
- ★Completely free — no subscriptions, ever
- ★Partner app challenges — turn impulsive moments into learning
- ★All data stays on your device — no account required
- ★Custom tasks — design your own habit-building system