Comparison

TimeFinder vs Digital Planner for iPad

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 Try TimeFinder free for 7 days and discover why so many say it's the planner they've been looking for. Note: Some features require TimeFinder Premium.

About

Digital Planner for iPad

Streamline your life and boost productivity with this versatile digital planner. Manage tasks, events, and goals with reminders, calendar sync, and PDF annotation. Optimized for Apple Pencil for a smooth writing experience.

Highlights
  • Task management
  • Event scheduling
  • Reminder notifications
  • Calendar synchronization
  • PDF annotation
  • Apple Pencil optimized
Features
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Digital Planner is designed first and foremost for iPad, combining the familiar experience of a classic paper planner with the flexibility of digital planning. Plan your days, weeks, and months, write naturally with Apple Pencil, organize your schedule, and keep your tasks, events, goals, and notes in one place. The iPhone version works as a convenient companion, giving you quick access to your planner, calendar, tasks, and events when your iPad isn't with you. Keep your planning synchronized across devices and easily check or update your schedule on the go. PLAN YOUR WAY Stay organized with flexible planning views for everything from detailed daily schedules to long-term goals: • Hourly Planner • Daily Planner • Weekly Planner • Monthly Planner • Yearly Planner • Daily goals, notes, and summaries • Checklists and tasks • Birthday calendar • Customizable planning templates WRITE NATURALLY WITH APPLE PENCIL Turn your iPad into a digital notebook and planner. Write, draw, highlight, add typed text, and organize content naturally. Convert handwriting to text or use speech-to-text when typing isn't convenient. CALENDARS & REMINDERS Bring planning and scheduling together: • Sync with Apple Calendar • Sync with Google Calendar • Work with Apple Reminders • Add and manage events • Share your calendar with others NOTES, PDFs & MORE Use Digital Planner for planning, writing, studying, and organizing: • Create notes • Add stickers and images • Select and move content with the Lasso tool • Import and annotate PDF files • Track books with a reading list • Back up and restore your data MADE FOR EVERYDAY PLANNING Whether you're a student, teacher, professional, or simply enjoy the feeling of a traditional paper planner, Digital Planner gives you the freedom to organize your life your way. Enjoy the space and flexibility of planning on iPad with Apple Pencil, while keeping your schedule accessible from iPhone whenever you need it. Have an idea or suggestion? Contact our support team and let us know what you'd like to see next. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION The app contains the following subscription options: 1-month membership from $6.99. 3-month membership from $12.99. 1-year membership from $29.99 after a 7-day free trial. Prices above are in U.S. dollars (USD) and apply to customers in the United States. Prices in other countries may vary and are displayed in the applicable local currency. Local App Store pricing may differ from a direct conversion based on current exchange rates. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions and auto-renewal can be managed in your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.digitalplanner.biz/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.digitalplanner.biz/terms-of-use/ EULA: https://www.digitalplanner.biz/eula/

Screenshots

TimeFinder4 screens
Digital Planner for iPad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: TimeFinder at free with in-app purchases against Digital Planner for iPad's subscription. TimeFinder also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 44%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. TimeFinder sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Digital Planner for iPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimeFinder holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of TimeFinder's written reviews are positive against 44% of Digital Planner for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeFinder ships an update every 4 days, Digital Planner for iPad every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TimeFinder versus Digital Planner for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeFinderDigital Planner for iPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better4.3 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews — better44.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K2.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB202 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimeFinder, LLCAlina Shpak

Customer experience

TimeFinder

All ratings1,929 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews451 reviews
Positive70.5%
Neutral7.1%
Negative22.4%

Digital Planner for iPad

All ratings2,065 ratings
Positive81.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive44.2%
Neutral12.2%
Negative43.6%

User reviews

TimeFinder

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient time blocking
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Customizable color schemes
  • 💡 Helpful for ADHD users
  • 🤝 Responsive developer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 💰 Subscription model, no free version
  • 📆 Limited calendar sync options
  • 🕰️ Rigid time interval options
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns

Digital Planner for iPad

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless integration with calendar
  • 📝 Intuitive and easy to use
  • ✨ Visually appealing design
  • 🖋️ Great for handwritten notes
  • 📚 Helpful book tracking feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Subscription-based model
  • 🔒 Difficulty canceling subscription
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🗓️ Sync issues between devices

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

Digital Planner for iPad

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Lasso tool issues with cut and paste
  • Disappearing text when writing over stickers
  • Inconsistent calendar sync
  • Eraser leaving jumbled pieces
  • Inability to rearrange pages

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to delete individual pages
  • Improved eraser functionality
  • Sync with Outlook calendar
  • Monthly and yearly view improvements
  • Widgets for quick access

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
3 purchases

Digital Planner for iPad

Subscriptions3
  • Digital Planner (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Digital Planner (Three month)$12.993 Months
  • Digital Planner (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TimeFinder free?
TimeFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digital Planner for iPad free?
Digital Planner for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TimeFinder or Digital Planner for iPad?
TimeFinder is rated higher. TimeFinder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Digital Planner for iPad averages 4.3 from 2.1K ratings.
Do TimeFinder or Digital Planner for iPad have ads?
Neither TimeFinder nor Digital Planner for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeFinder or Digital Planner for iPad?
TimeFinder ships an update every 4 days, and Digital Planner for iPad every 6 days. Most recently, TimeFinder was updated on September 26, 2026 and Digital Planner for iPad on September 26, 2026.

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