Comparison

Laundry Watcher vs TimeGlean

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

Head to head
About

Laundry Watcher

This app helps you manage laundry cycles by timing your washer and dryer. Simply drag a laundry basket to start a timer and get notified when cycles are complete, freeing you from waiting.

Highlights
  • Track laundry cycles
  • Customizable wash/dry times
  • Timer start by dragging basket
  • Notifications for cycle completion
  • Manages different clothing types
Features
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Laundry Watcher keeps track of your laundry as you wash and dry it. It remembers the specific times you enter for your washer and dryer for different kinds of clothes. Start your washer or dryer, drag a basket in Laundry Watcher to start the timer, and go do what matters to you - you're no longer stuck waiting for the machine to beep.

About

TimeGlean

This app helps you track your time and cherish memories with a charming cat companion. Set daily priorities, record reflections, and enjoy interactive feline friends. Widgets offer quick access to key tasks, and Apple Intelligence enhances the experience.

Highlights
  • Define 3 important daily tasks
  • Integrates with Apple Calendar
  • Record daily memories and reflections
  • Interactive cat companionship
  • Widgets for quick task highlights
  • Customizable cat skins
  • Utilizes Apple Intelligence
Features
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TimeGlean is an app designed to help users better sense the flow of time by highlighting important daily events and recording precious memories, while retaining the signature charm of the CatBox cat series and bringing the delightful experience of feline companionship. Design Concept TimeGlean aims to help users in today’s busy world better perceive the passage of time. It encourages them to focus on what truly matters, record moments along the way, and develop a clearer daily rhythm through journaling and reflection. At the same time, lively cats accompany the user throughout the experience, providing both fun and comfort. Features Define 3 Important Things Each Day: Choose up to three important events per day, with Apple Calendar integration, to help users stay focused on what matters most in their busy lives. Memory Recording & Echoes: Keep daily records and reflections so that, in the future, you can revisit those moments stored in your time fragments. Cat Companionship: Cats will be with you in every corner of the app, just like close friends. Widgets for Quick Highlights: Supports the latest widgets, making it easier to display and focus on key tasks. Adorable Cat Skins: Access lively, adorable cat skins through subscriptions or individual purchases. iOS 26 Compatibility: Supports Liquid Glass interface, utilizing Apple Intelligence for iOS 26 compatibility. Apple Intelligence runs entirely on-device, delivering enhanced cat AI while maximizing privacy. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use https://nicolecat.com/cat/privacy.html https://nicolecat.com/cat/terms.html Contact Us If you’re having fun, feel free to contact us: support@nicolecat.com

Screenshots

Laundry Watcher4 screens
TimeGlean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TimeGlean at Free against Laundry Watcher's $0.99. TimeGlean also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 78 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Laundry Watcher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TimeGlean is free to download; Laundry Watcher costs $0.99 up front. TimeGlean sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Laundry Watcher asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Laundry Watcher against 5.0 for TimeGlean. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Laundry Watcher ships an update every 78 months, TimeGlean every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Laundry Watcher versus TimeGlean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaundry WatcherTimeGlean
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 78 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam NeedelsNicole Cat

Customer experience

Laundry Watcher

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TimeGlean

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Laundry Watcher

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

TimeGlean

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$11.991 Year
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Questions

Is Laundry Watcher free?
Laundry Watcher costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeGlean free?
TimeGlean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Laundry Watcher or TimeGlean?
Laundry Watcher and TimeGlean are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Laundry Watcher or TimeGlean have ads?
Neither Laundry Watcher nor TimeGlean shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Laundry Watcher or TimeGlean?
Laundry Watcher ships an update every 78 months, and TimeGlean every 4 weeks. Most recently, Laundry Watcher was updated on November 2, 2026 and TimeGlean on October 30, 2026.

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