Comparison

TimeFinder vs FocusFrog

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

FocusFrog

Features
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FocusFrog is a Pomodoro timer that puts the timer first. No signup walls, no twelve-step setup - just open it and start focusing. Start a focus session in one tap from a cold launch. When the bell rings, take a break. FocusFrog handles the Focus → Break → Focus cycle automatically, or you can control it manually. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ What makes FocusFrog different: Timer-first design: the timer isn't buried behind a task list or settings screen Todoist sync: pull in your tasks and sync completions both ways Daily Frog: mark your most important task so you can't ignore it - eat that frog first Distraction Logger: tap a button to log interruptions without breaking flow Auto-Pilot Mode: auto-start breaks and focus sessions so you just keep working 10 handcrafted themes that transform the entire app, not just an accent color Stats that tell a story: streaks, best focus window, distraction patterns, productivity rate Session notes, pomodoro goals, and multiple tasks per session Lock screen timer, DND auto-mode, and background running Backup & Restore: your data stays yours The core timer and every essential feature are free forever. FocusFrog Pro unlocks premium themes (Ocean, Forest, Sunset, Midnight, Aurora, Cherry Blossom), advanced analytics with weekly and monthly trend charts, achievements & badges, and full session history. No account required. No ads. Just focus.

Screenshots

TimeFinder4 screens
FocusFrog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TimeFinder at daily against FocusFrog's every 3 weeks. TimeFinder also leads on device support (5 vs 3). FocusFrog's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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 FocusFrog sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $69.00 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeFinder ships an update daily, FocusFrog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TimeFinder versus FocusFrog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeFinderFocusFrog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimeFinder, LLCDazzleAppz

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

FocusFrog

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
1 purchases

FocusFrog

Subscriptions1
  • FocusFrog - Premium - 1 year$69.001 Year

Questions

Is TimeFinder free?
TimeFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusFrog free?
FocusFrog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeFinder or FocusFrog have ads?
Neither TimeFinder nor FocusFrog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeFinder or FocusFrog?
TimeFinder ships an update daily, and FocusFrog every 3 weeks. Most recently, TimeFinder was updated on October 14, 2026 and FocusFrog on October 6, 2026.

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