# Time Golden — Quantified Self Time Tracking

> Timestamp time tracking and hierarchical planning tool with life visualization. (iPhone/iPad app by 闪 黄.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-golden/id624538208 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [闪 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/624538351)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2013-05-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-golden/id624538208/reviews.md

## What is Time Golden?

To-do is silver but Time is Golden.

TimeGolden is a new generation of time management tool which adopts TimeStamp tracing mode, and has virtues of to-do list and mind mapping etc.

TimeGolden is for tracking every second of your life.

You can use it as a simple to-do list, and you will get crucial data about how your precious time elapses away.

You can use it as a careful planning schedule, layering formidable project into hierarchical tasks, by which you can defeat any difficulty if you put them into practice.

Features:
- Hierarchical Plan but simple To-do list
- Seamless and easy time tracking
- Due or recurring project/task
- Powerful search and statistics
- "Life Tree" describe your life
- Password Protection
- Regular or Tomato timer

## Key features

- Timestamp tracing mode
- Hierarchical planning
- Simple to-do list functionality
- Time tracking and statistics
- Life Tree visualization
- Password protection
- Regular/Tomato timer

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove limits! | $4.99 | one-time |
| A cup of coffee | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-golden/id624538208/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 學習成本較高

*2026-01-24, version 1.345*

適合喜歡客製化的人

### 5/5 — 真的是比市面上绝大多数的软件都好用

*2025-01-24, version 1.343*

呜呜呜呜，被自己蠢到不可救药，差点要给大大写反馈建议时间轴，结果今天才发现有日历视图，真的不可思议，系统地学习了这个软件两次，加起来也用了几个月了，但是总是时不时都能发现一些新的打动我的功能，而这些并不是在操作说明里面可以看到的，因为说明书我已经看得很详细了，有一种以前用小众手机的感觉，总是能在不经意的地方发现一些打动人心的功能，嗯，开发者大大对这个应用的开发真的非常用心，之前也看了关于这个东西的理念说明，确实是非常适合我自己的一款软件。
今天发现时间块的显示之后，它就没啥痛点了

唯一的美中不足大概是苹果的小组件没有安卓那样多样性，只有一个圆盘，不知道这点能否解决

然后我只想说这个软件的价格也非常实惠，跟其他软件动辄了订阅以年为单位就要很多钱来比较这个软件是真的终身付费之后不会后悔，而且是比较刚需的软件

### 5/5 — Great app for time tracking and analysis

*2023-09-17, version 1.336*

Has an outdated UI, but packs an exceptional amount of features into the app which elevates it from traditional time tracking app to a life analysis app. The app has been actively maintained for a decade (according to reviews) and is a cheaper non-subscription alternative to some of the other options within this niche. Anyway, I think it’s a great app with all you need to truly understand where your time goes— or rather, what you’re spending your time on.

### 5/5 — Excellent time tracking app with smart design

*2023-08-19*

Pros:
- easy to track activity. You only click once AFTER finished stuff so it's a lot easier to remember compared to most time tracking app that are front loading
- Many smart and thoughtful designs such as merging entries
- free version includes tons of features such as Google calendar two way sync
- no privacy concern since it is a local app
- the $7 price is well worth the price with backup/export option

Cons:
- high learning curve. It has a different philosophy compared to most time tracking app so it can take a little time to understand it
- organizing life tree is not easy. I've get used to drag and drop so this feels weird. The in app tutorial helps a lot though
- the review feature is also complicated - I didn't use it much so cannot say how useful it is
- I do hope it has iCloud sync so that I don't need to worry about losing my data

Origin comments:
I've used it for few months. It seems complicated at first, but once I get used to it, I found it's easy to track activities because I only need to click after an activity, which are more intuitive IMO.

The fact that it can also sync to Google calendar is amazing, so that I can visualize my time spent on my calendar by colour coding calendars. It's even smart enough to merge the appended entry with same name! Small design like this really make me feel the developer knows what they're doing and they're treating this app seriously.

### 5/5 — The best thing since sliced bread

*2023-01-02, version 1.330*

I’ve been using this app over 3 years, and it’s my favorite thing in my phone. Once you understand the power of this app, you will really appreciate it. It’s absolutely brilliant!! I use it to balance my life based on my personal values. I set my long term goals, and it keeps me paced in the short term. Life changing!

### 5/5 — 超級實用的時間管理工具

*2020-06-02, version 1.313*

配合手錶記錄時間用途，這個app 沒有敵手。強力推。

### 5/5 — 難上手但超好用

*2020-03-22, version 1.310*

如果能有美感一點更好，但太好用了給好評。這類app試了好幾個這個功能最完全。

### 5/5 — 赞一个

*2020-02-18, version 1.308*

整体设计非常完美，逻辑感很强

### 4/5 — Great app

*2017-10-05, version 1.271*

I have been using timegolden for a couple of years now-  and always seem to move away only to come back to it.  2 suggestions-  a way to reset time to 0:00, and how about more subtle alerts.   The alerts included are so annoying.

### 5/5 — 非常合适的应用

*2017-04-20, version 1.255*

用了两天过来评价一下，说明虽然比较复杂，但仔细阅读后还是很好理解的。个人感觉这个软件比较贴近柳比歇夫的时间统计，就像一个冷静的旁观者，看着你这一天，这一年，甚至这一生等的时间花费。非常希望开发者可以一直坚持下去。

## Frequently asked questions about Time Golden

### What is Time Golden?

Time Golden is a time management application that utilizes a timestamp tracing mode for detailed time tracking. It combines to-do list functionality with hierarchical project planning, offering users insights into how their time is spent.

### What devices does Time Golden support?

Time Golden is available on iPhone, iPod, and Apple Watch, allowing for time tracking and management across multiple Apple devices.

### How often is Time Golden updated?

The app was last updated on July 29, 2025, with version 1.345. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### Is Time Golden suitable for children?

Time Golden has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for younger users to begin learning about time management and task organization.

### What are the key benefits of using Time Golden's "Life Tree"?

The "Life Tree" feature in Time Golden provides a visual representation of your life's activities, helping you understand the distribution and patterns of your time usage in a unique and engaging way.

### Does Time Golden offer any integrations?

While the description doesn't explicitly mention integrations with other apps or services, its focus on timestamp tracing and hierarchical planning suggests it aims to be a comprehensive standalone productivity tool.

### What is the user sentiment for Time Golden?

Time Golden has received a high rating of 4.9 stars from 8 ratings, indicating very positive user sentiment and satisfaction with its features and functionality.

### Can I export my data from Time Golden?

The description highlights powerful search and statistics, but does not explicitly mention data export capabilities. Users interested in exporting data should contact the developer for more information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.345 — 2025-07-29

Improved stability and bug fixes.

### 1.344 — 2025-03-31

Improved stability and bug fixes.

### 1.343 — 2024-12-18

Improved stability and bug fixes.

### 1.342 — 2024-10-24

Added "Config -> Other settings -> Plan - Recycle Leaves" to show the "Recycle Leaves" on Plan page.

### 1.341 — 2024-09-20

Improved stability and bug fixes.

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