Comparison

TimeFinder vs Penguin Planner

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

Penguin Planner

Visually plan your day by drawing tasks directly onto a continuous timeline. Effortlessly adjust task durations, move groups of activities, and copy routines. This app offers a clear, actionable view of your schedule, helping you take control of your time.

Highlights
  • Continuous timeline planning
  • Draw tasks directly on timeline
  • Move and resize tasks easily
  • Copy/paste tasks and groups
  • Flexible repeating tasks
  • Reminders and alerts
  • Marine and Light themes
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Plan your day by drawing tasks directly onto a continuous timeline. See your schedule take shape as you plan. Stretch tasks to match the time they really need, move whole groups when plans shift, and copy routines exactly where you point. Instead of juggling a to-do list and a calendar, build a schedule you can actually see. FEATURES • Continuous timeline that flows naturally across days • Draw tasks directly on the timeline • Move multiple tasks together in a single action • Copy and paste individual tasks or entire groups • Resize tasks visually with minute-level precision • Flexible repeating tasks • Reminders and special alerts • Marine and Light timeline themes • Built-in Penguin Academy lessons Whether you're organizing your daily routine, planning projects, or using time blocking to stay focused, Penguin Planner helps you see your schedule clearly and stay in control of what matters most. Because planning isn't about chasing your schedule. It's about taking control of your time. A new way to plan. Terms of Use: https://penguinplanner.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://penguinplanner.com/privacy

Screenshots

TimeFinder4 screens
Penguin Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Penguin Planner at 100% against TimeFinder's 71%. Penguin Planner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). TimeFinder's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 days). 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 Penguin Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Penguin Planner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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: 71% of TimeFinder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Penguin Planner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeFinder ships an update every 4 days, Penguin Planner every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TimeFinder versus Penguin Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeFinderPenguin Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimeFinder, LLCCharles Torosian

Customer experience

TimeFinder

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

Penguin Planner

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Penguin Planner

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
Show 8 more
  • 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

Penguin Planner

Subscriptions2
  • Penguin Planner Pro Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Penguin Planner Pro Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is TimeFinder free?
TimeFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Penguin Planner free?
Penguin Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TimeFinder or Penguin Planner?
Penguin Planner is rated higher. TimeFinder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Penguin Planner averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TimeFinder or Penguin Planner have ads?
Neither TimeFinder nor Penguin Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeFinder or Penguin Planner?
TimeFinder ships an update every 4 days, and Penguin Planner every 8 days. Most recently, TimeFinder was updated on September 26, 2026 and Penguin Planner on September 19, 2026.

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