Comparison

TimeFinder vs Tusk

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

Head to head
About

TimeFinder

This app helps you create flexible, color-coded daily schedules by time blocking tasks. It's designed for individuals who struggle with traditional planning, offering features like drag-and-drop task management and adaptive scheduling that adjusts to life's changes. Syncs with calendars and reminders across devices.

Highlights
  • Drag & Drop task scheduling
  • Flexible time block intervals
  • Color-coded task organization
  • Schedule shifting and task rollover
  • Split view for lists and schedule
  • Focus Mode timer
  • Calendar and Reminders sync
Features
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Finally, a planner that works the way your brain does. 400,000+ people use TimeFinder to build flexible, color-coded plans that bend—not break—when life happens. The #1 time blocking app on the App Store—refined over 8 years of user feedback. Whether you have ADHD, a packed schedule, or just a brain that resists plans, this is planning that finally clicks. "This app allows me to brain dump all my tasks into a list and then decide each day which ones to slide into my schedule. It's reduced my stress because I frequently overfill my day. Now I can realistically see what I can do." — LynnProgrammer SEE YOUR DAY. SHAPE YOUR DAY. - Drag & Drop: Pull tasks from your lists into your schedule—or back again - Flexible Time Blocks: Plan in 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60-minute chunks - Color-Coded Clarity: Every task gets a color so your day makes sense at a glance - Multiple Views: Day, week, month*, and agenda*—see your schedule your way PLANS CHANGE. THAT'S THE POINT. - Schedule Shift: Running late? Shift your tasks earlier or later with a single tap - Task Rollover*: Roll unfinished tasks into available time slots—nothing gets lost - Task Bucket*: Commit tasks to a date without locking them to a specific time - Zero Friction: Stretch, shrink, and rearrange by dragging—no menus needed "PRECISELY what I have been looking for, as if it were tailored for me! For ADHD persons—it is just so dang helpful!" — Summitmarlene LISTS. SCHEDULE. FOCUS. - Split View: See your lists and schedule side by side—drag between them - Focus Mode: A guided timer that helps you work through your plan, task by task - Apple Watch: See your upcoming schedule on your wrist with complications - Subtasks: Break big tasks into steps and track progress as you go SYNCS WITH YOUR LIFE - Calendar Sync*: Import events from Apple Calendar, Google, and Outlook—and export your TimeFinder schedule back - Reminders Sync*: Two-way sync with Apple Reminders—changes update in both apps - Widgets: Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Live Activities - iPhone, iPad, Mac & Apple Watch: Your schedule stays in sync across all your devices "I 'touch' my todo items just once—to put them on a time block to execute. These tasks aren't 'living' with me anymore. They're actually getting done." — Kurt4i MAKE IT YOURS - Color Palettes: Choose from dozens of presets—or build your own in the Palette Editor* - Schedule Templates*: Save your best routines and reapply them in one tap - Custom Intervals: Break up your day however works for you BUILT OVER 8 YEARS. SHAPED BY REAL USERS. TimeFinder started as one developer's answer to his own ADHD and procrastination. 8 years and 400,000+ downloads later, it's still independently built and personally supported by its founder, Luke—no faceless corporation, no VC playbook. Every update reflects real feedback from real people. - Direct support from the developer - Share ideas at feedback.timefinder.app - Regular updates driven by your feedback Eligible new subscribers can try TimeFinder Premium free for 7 days and discover why so many say it's the planner they've been looking for. * Full access to features marked with an asterisk requires TimeFinder Premium, available through an in-app subscription or lifetime purchase.

About

Tusk

This app helps you manage daily tasks, build schedules, and set reminders. It offers flexible scheduling options, customization, and achievements to encourage productivity. A premium version unlocks advanced features like cloud sync and calendar integration.

Highlights
  • Flexible task scheduling
  • Daily task lists
  • Calendar tracking
  • Customizable colors and icons
  • Ready-made task templates
  • Achievement system
  • Dark theme
Features
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Tusk is a flexible task scheduler that makes getting things done easier and more enjoyable. Tusk will help you with tasks such as: - Exercise regularly - Read more books - Schedule visits to the dentist - Don't forget to pay bills - Tidy up the house - Party with friends a couple of times a month - ... and many others. The application allows you to keep a list of tasks for the day, build schedules, set notifications and track the execution of tasks on the calendar. Why use Tusk? * Flexibility The application allows you to set flexible execution schedules for tasks: on certain days of the week, several times a week, several times a month, several times a year, every day, at arbitrary intervals, and more! * Simplicity Tasks are created in a simple and intuitive interface. There is a short tutorial on the basics of working with the application. * Customization Choose colors and icons for your tasks from a rich and constantly updated set of images. If you have not found the image you need - write to us and we will add it! A dark theme is also available. * Ready-made templates We have prepared a catalog of popular tasks that you can take as a basis. * Achievements To inspire you reach new heights, we've added achievements to the app. Each badge, is a reflection of you own success, so what about enter this challenge? * Premium features We believe that the free version of Tusk has great functionality and can be used to the fullest. But for those who want more, we have prepared a number of premium features: cloud sync, sync with Google Calendar, additional colors, lock screen, and many more! Become more organized and productive with our task and habits planner! Privacy policy: https://tusk.best/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TimeFinder4 screens
Tusk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TimeFinder at daily against Tusk's every 3 weeks. TimeFinder also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 22) and device support (5 vs 2). Tusk's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads 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. TimeFinder sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Tusk sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.6 for TimeFinder against 4.5 for Tusk. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeFinder has 1.9K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of TimeFinder's written reviews are positive against 80% of Tusk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeFinder ships an update daily, Tusk every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TimeFinder versus Tusk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeFinderTusk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better4.5 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews79.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better22
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimeFinder, LLCAlexey Ursul

Customer experience

TimeFinder

All ratings1,933 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews461 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral6.9%
Negative22.6%

Tusk

All ratings22 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

TimeFinder

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Disappearing data
  • Freezing and crashes
  • Subscription issues
  • Calendar sync problems
  • Unresponsive navigation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Recurring tasks
  • Subtasks and checklists
  • Monthly/weekly calendar view
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Improved sync with other apps

Tusk

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

TimeFinder

Subscriptions11
  • TimeFinder Premium2 variants$4.991 Month
  • TimeFinder Premium3 variants$7.991 Month
  • TimeFinder Premium$9.991 Year
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  • TimeFinder Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • TimeFinder Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • TimeFinder Premium$19.991 Year
  • TimeFinder Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • TimeFinder Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • TimeFinder Premium$29.991 Year
  • TimeFinder Premium1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • TimeFinder Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • TimeFinder Premium Lifetime$29.99
  • TimeFinder Premium$79.99
  • TimeFinder Premium Lifetime$119.99
5 purchases

Tusk

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$5.991 Year
  • Annual subscription$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime premium$12.99
  • Lifetime premium$21.99

Questions

Is TimeFinder free?
TimeFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tusk free?
Tusk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TimeFinder or Tusk?
TimeFinder is rated higher. TimeFinder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Tusk averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.
Do TimeFinder or Tusk have ads?
Neither TimeFinder nor Tusk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeFinder or Tusk?
TimeFinder ships an update daily, and Tusk every 3 weeks. Most recently, TimeFinder was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tusk on October 20, 2026.

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