Comparison

TimeFinder vs Alarm Clock

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

Alarm Clock

This intelligent alarm clock requires users to take a photo of a designated location to turn off the alarm, preventing oversleeping. It offers customizable settings and a clean interface to help users start their day actively.

Highlights
  • Photo dismiss alarm with custom locations
  • Smart wake-up routine encouragement
  • Customizable alarm tones and settings
  • Simple and clean user interface
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Wake Up Smarter with Alarm Clock: Photo Dismiss Tired of hitting snooze and falling back asleep? Alarm Clock: Photo Dismiss is the intelligent alarm that forces you to wake up by requiring you to take a photo of a specific location to dismiss your alarm. Whether it's your bathroom sink, kitchen counter, or front door — set your target and make oversleeping a thing of the past. Key Features: Photo Dismiss Alarm: Set a custom photo location. The alarm will only stop when you take a matching picture — no more mindless snoozing! Smart Wake-Up Routine: Start your day actively by moving to a designated area. Say goodbye to lazy mornings. Custom Alarm Settings: Choose your alarm tone, volume, vibration, and repeat schedule for total control over your wake-up style. Simple, Clean Design: Easy-to-use interface designed for speed and reliability. Dark Mode Support: Perfect for nighttime use. Whether you're a heavy sleeper, a chronic snoozer, or just looking for a more effective wake-up method, Alarm Clock: Photo Dismiss helps you rise and shine the smart way. Stop oversleeping. Start moving. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apps.wizarddynamics.com/privacy

Screenshots

TimeFinder4 screens
Alarm Clock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimeFinder at 70% against Alarm Clock's 0%. TimeFinder also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Alarm Clock sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeFinder has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of TimeFinder's written reviews are positive against 0% of Alarm Clock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeFinder ships an update daily, Alarm Clock every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TimeFinder versus Alarm Clock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeFinderAlarm Clock
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better1
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimeFinder, LLCManuel Worlitzer

Customer experience

TimeFinder

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

Alarm Clock

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Alarm Clock

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
2 purchases

Alarm Clock

Subscriptions2
  • Alarm Clock Premium$2.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is TimeFinder free?
TimeFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Alarm Clock free?
Alarm Clock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TimeFinder or Alarm Clock?
TimeFinder is rated higher. TimeFinder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Alarm Clock averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TimeFinder or Alarm Clock have ads?
Neither TimeFinder nor Alarm Clock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeFinder or Alarm Clock?
TimeFinder ships an update daily, and Alarm Clock every 6 months. Most recently, TimeFinder was updated on October 29, 2026 and Alarm Clock on October 28, 2026.

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