TimeOut App vs Serene
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TimeOut App
Transform your smartphone or tablet into a badge reading terminal for time tracking. Record check-ins with geolocation for single users or foremen, sending data directly to the TimeOut management application.
- Badge reading terminal
- Geolocatable check-ins
- Single user or foreman mode
- Direct data sync to TimeOut
- Free demo version
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TimeOutApp è l’applicazione di Progetto 6 che consente di trasformare uno smartphone/tablet in un terminale di lettura badge. Installa gratuitamente la versione dimostrativa. Timbrature di presenza geolocalizzabili come utente singolo o come capocantiere usando il tuo smartphone o tablet come un terminale di timbratura. TimeOutApp registra le timbrature e le invia direttamente al'applicazione di gestione delle presenze TimeOut.
Serene
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Build calmer boundaries around distracting apps, websites, and adult content with Serene. Serene is an iPhone app blocker for people who want focus without shame, noise, or all-or-nothing rules. Create reusable blocks, schedule them for work, sleep, study, weekends, or custom routines, and let Apple's Screen Time controls help protect your attention. WHY SERENE - Block distracting apps, app categories, and adult web content - Create reusable schedules for work, weekdays, weekends, overnight, or custom routines - Choose Strict, Limited Access, or Allow Ignore for each block - Allow short, timed access without deleting your whole boundary - Keep your setup calm, private, and local to your iPhone BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Most blockers are all-or-nothing. Serene lets you choose the level of protection that matches the moment. Strict keeps the boundary in place until the block ends. Limited Access gives you a few short uses per day. Allow Ignore lets you continue after a deliberate confirmation. USE SERENE FOR - Social media and short-form video - Games and entertainment apps - Adult websites - Work and study focus - Sleep routines and late-night scrolling - Digital detox days PRIVATE BY DESIGN Serene uses Apple's Screen Time, Family Controls, Managed Settings, and Device Activity APIs to apply restrictions on your iPhone. Your selected apps and categories stay protected by Apple's privacy system; Serene stores only the local choices needed to apply your blocks. Create your first block and make your iPhone feel quieter today. Privacy Policy: https://llenyador.github.io/serene/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://llenyador.github.io/serene/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeOut App at none against Serene's 2. TimeOut App also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). Serene's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Serene sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TimeOut App asks for nothing beyond the download.
TimeOut App ships an update every 10 months, Serene monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimeOut App | Serene |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Progetto6 | Aitor Salvador |
In-app purchases
TimeOut App
No in-app purchases
Serene
- Monatlich Pro$2.991 Month
- Jährlich Pro$17.991 Year









