Comparison

ShineDay vs TimePlanner

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

Head to head
About

ShineDay

This app helps users build positive routines and achieve goals by tracking micro habits. It offers features like customizable reminders, progress visualization, note-taking, and focus tools, designed to support users with ADHD.

Highlights
  • Build micro habits easily
  • Customizable frequency options
  • In-depth progress stats and reports
  • Pomodoro Technique timer
  • Mood tracking
  • Smart and multiple reminders
  • Widgets for quick logging
Features
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ShineDay is a habit tracker for people who want a simple system they can actually stick with. Start with micro habits, build a steady routine, and turn small daily actions into real progress. If you want an ADHD-friendly planner with less friction, ShineDay gives you a cleaner way to plan, check in, and keep your streaks going. It works well as a lightweight daily planner for personal productivity, focus, reminders, and recurring routines. Why ShineDay works: * Fast daily check-ins that take seconds * Flexible goal tracking for yes or no habits, counts, and duration * A lightweight planner for recurring routines and daily checklist items * Streaks, stats, charts, and a yearly heat map to show progress * Smart reminders based on time and location * Home Screen and Lock Screen widget support for faster logging * Focus tools, including Pomodoro sessions for work or study * Notes and reflections for every habit * iCloud sync and backup across devices * Themes, wallpapers, and gentle motivation to help you stay consistent Great for: * Building better routines * Staying on track with ADHD * Improving focus and productivity * Replacing scattered notes, to-do lists, and reminder apps Download ShineDay and start with one small win today. 【ShineDay Auto-Subscriptions】 * Payment will be charged to your iTunes account when your purchase is confirmed. * Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Renewal pricing depends on your selected plan. Standard plans include: * 3-month subscription * 6-month subscription * 1-year subscription For other currencies, pricing follows the equivalent App Store price tier. * A subscription with a free trial will automatically renew into a paid plan unless you cancel it in Account Settings. Cancellation takes effect after the current period ends. * Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the trial. Privacy Policy: https://glen-father-c47.notion.site/10b9e50ad6064cf89b29c37a78a75a74 EULA: https://glen-father-c47.notion.site/fe80544e051f4af8ba222761c4141f6c?pvs=4

About

TimePlanner

This app helps you regain control of your time with a minimalist design and powerful features. It offers task management, focused work sessions using the Pomodoro technique, time tracking, and habit building to boost productivity and self-discipline.

Highlights
  • Task lists with reminders and prioritization
  • Pomodoro timer with customizable focus and break intervals
  • White noise for enhanced concentration
  • Time tracking for activities
  • Habit tracking with daily check-ins
  • Visual reports of time usage
Features
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「指尖时光」你的智能GTD伙伴,轻松捕捉灵感,高效执行任务。 是否感觉时间总在不经意间流逝,计划满满却效率低下?「指尖时光」是一款为你量身打造的极简时间管理与个人成长伙伴。我们相信,改变始于记录,成功源于专注。它将通过优雅的设计和强大的功能,帮助你夺回时间的主导权,告别拖延,拥抱高效与自律。 【 任务清单 】 - 清晰规划:轻松创建每日、每周任务,设置优先级,让你的目标一目了然。 - 智能提醒:在关键时刻提醒你,不错过任何重要事项。 - 分类视图:按项目、场景(如工作、学习、生活)分类,让一切井井有条。 【 沉浸式专注 】 - 番茄工作法:基于科学的番茄钟,设定专注时长与休息时间,劳逸结合效率更高。 - 白噪音模式:内置多种自然声音(如下雨、森林、海浪),屏蔽干扰,让你快速进入心流状态。 - 专注统计:记录你的累计专注时长,见证自己的努力与进步。 【 时光足迹 】 - 一键记录:轻松记录你在不同活动上花费的时间,无论是阅读、运动还是工作。 - 可视化报告:通过直观的图表(饼图、条形图),清晰了解你的时间去向,发现可优化之处。 - 时间审计:定期回顾时间分配,调整生活节奏,把宝贵时间用在重要的事情上。 【 习惯养成 】 - 习惯打卡:设定你想要养成的好习惯(如早起、喝水、健身),每日打卡,追踪进程。 - 正向激励:通过连续打卡天数和成就徽章,给你满满的成就感,激励你持之以恒。 - 数据洞察:查看习惯完成率和趋势,科学地调整你的养成计划。 【我们为何与众不同?】 - 极简设计:界面清爽,无广告干扰,让你专注于时间管理本身。 - 数据安全:你的所有数据都将安全存储,我们尊重并保护你的隐私。 - 高度自定义:支持多种主题颜色、个性化标签和提醒铃声,打造专属于你的时间助手。 立即下载「指尖时光」,停止时间的无声流逝,成为自己时间的主人。你的每一次点击,都是向理想生活迈出的一步。 [自动续费VIP套餐说明] --订阅周期:1个月(连续包月产品),12个月(连续包年产品) --订阅价格:连续包月产品为每月15元;连续包年产品每年68元; --付款:通过用户的iTunes账户扣款, 用户确认购买后即付款。 --取消续订:如需取消续订,请在当前订阅周期到期前24小时以前, 手动在iTunes/Apple ID设置管理中关闭自动续订功能。 --续订:苹果iTunes账户会在到期前24小时内扣费,扣费成功后订阅周期顺延一个订阅周期--订阅可以由用户管理,并且可以在购买后在用户的账户设置里关闭自动订阅。 --隐私政策: http://sg.zhijiantime.com/apptime/privacy --自动续费会员服务协议: http://sg.zhijiantime.com/timecalendar/renewprotocol Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 欢迎联系我们并给予宝贵的意见和建议

Screenshots

ShineDay4 screens
TimePlanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: ShineDay at free with in-app purchases against TimePlanner's subscription. ShineDay also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 359). TimePlanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. ShineDay sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months and TimePlanner sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ShineDay against 4.8 for TimePlanner. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShineDay has 3.3K ratings behind it against 359, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of ShineDay's written reviews are positive against 85% of TimePlanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ShineDay ships an update every 3 days, TimePlanner weekly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ShineDay versus TimePlanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShineDayTimePlanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.3K ratings)4.8 (359 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews85.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better359
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB340 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGuangzhou Xiaorichang Technology Co., Ltd.Beijing Fingertip Fusion Technology Co., LTD

Customer experience

ShineDay

All ratings3,272 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews603 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative10.8%

TimePlanner

All ratings357 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews198 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative10.1%

User reviews

ShineDay

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 💎 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
  • 🚀 Efficient habit tracking
  • 🔒 Customizable features
  • 💰 Affordable one-time purchase

Room to improve

  • 🌐 Incomplete English translation
  • 🔒 Limited free features
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced data tracking

TimePlanner

From 359 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient time management
  • 💡 Comprehensive features (calendar, to-do, reminders, etc.)
  • 🎨 Customizable interface
  • 📆 Convenient calendar integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 📢 Intrusive ads or in-app purchase prompts
  • 🔧 Some features not as polished or intuitive
  • 🌐 Lack of multi-language support

Bugs and requests

ShineDay

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Habit data loss after device change
  • Inconsistent widget behavior
  • Inability to edit or delete habits

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Apple Watch support
  • Improve widget functionality
  • Allow more than 5 habits in free version
  • Provide more language options
  • Implement daily/weekly/monthly progress charts

TimePlanner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent behavior when setting reminders
  • Syncing issues between mobile and web versions
  • Unreliable push notifications

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve widget functionality
  • Integrate note-taking or journal features
  • Provide more customization options for layout and appearance
  • Enhance synchronization across devices

In-app purchases

12 purchases

ShineDay

Subscriptions4
  • Season Subscription$3.993 Months
  • 半年卡订阅$4.496 Months
  • Monthly Membership$4.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • 年度卡订阅3 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time8
  • 格子蓝主题$0.99
  • 她主题$0.99
  • 青抹主题$0.99
Show 5 more
  • 小赞赏$0.99
  • 永久去广告$0.99
  • 大赞赏$1.99
  • 小太阳会员$9.99
  • Lifetime Membership$24.99
20 purchases

TimePlanner

Subscriptions15
  • 月度VIP会员$0.991 Month
  • Monthly VIP Membership$2.491 Month
  • Monthly VIP$2.991 Month
Show 12 more
  • Quarterly VIP Membership$5.993 Months
  • Quarterly VIP$8.493 Months
  • 包年会员$8.991 Year
  • 试用包年会员7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Annual VIP Membership$9.991 Year
  • 年度VIP会员7 Days trial$10.491 Year
  • Monthly membership$13.991 Month
  • 年度VIP会员权益$14.491 Year
  • Yearly VIP - Free 7-day trial7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • 包季VIP会员$19.993 Months
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$32.991 Year
  • Annual membership$32.991 Year
One-time5
  • Cute Daily Life Stickers$0.99
  • Cartoon Stickers Pack A$0.99
  • Lifetime VIP$14.99
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  • Lifetime VIP$19.99
  • Lifetime VIP Membership$27.99

Questions

Is ShineDay free?
ShineDay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimePlanner free?
TimePlanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ShineDay or TimePlanner?
TimePlanner is rated higher. ShineDay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while TimePlanner averages 4.8 from 359 ratings.
Do ShineDay or TimePlanner have ads?
ShineDay shows ads; TimePlanner does not.
Which is updated more often, ShineDay or TimePlanner?
ShineDay ships an update every 3 days, and TimePlanner weekly. Most recently, ShineDay was updated on October 29, 2026 and TimePlanner on October 29, 2026.

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