# ShineDay vs TimePlanner

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ShineDay | TimePlanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shineday-habit-tracker/id1263789061/reviews) | **[4.8 (359 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeplanner/id1392166974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 359 |
| Positive reviews | 82.9% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 205 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Xiaorichang Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1106886288) | [Beijing Fingertip Fusion Technology Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676566233) |

## What reviewers say

### ShineDay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shineday-habit-tracker/id1263789061)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Season Subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 半年卡订阅 | $4.49 | per 6 months |
| Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| 年度卡订阅 | $6.99 | per year |
| 格子蓝主题 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 她主题 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 青抹主题 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 小赞赏 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 永久去广告 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 大赞赏 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 小太阳会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Habit data loss after device change
- Inconsistent widget behavior
- Inability to edit or delete habits

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeplanner/id1392166974)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度VIP会员 | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly VIP Membership | $2.49 | per month |
| Monthly VIP | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly VIP Membership | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly VIP | $8.49 | per 3 months |
| 包年会员 | $8.99 | per year |
| 试用包年会员 | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual VIP Membership | $9.99 | per year |
| 年度VIP会员 | $10.49 | per year |
| Monthly membership | $13.99 | per month |
| 年度VIP会员权益 | $14.49 | per year |
| Yearly VIP - Free 7-day trial | $14.99 | per year |
| 包季VIP会员 | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Premium | $32.99 | per year |
| Annual membership | $32.99 | per year |
| Cute Daily Life Stickers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cartoon Stickers Pack A | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP Membership | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*