Comparison

Coves vs My Time

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Coves

This study app integrates task prioritization, focus timing using the Pomodoro Technique, and spaced repetition for memory retention. It helps users plan their study sessions, block distractions, and track progress with detailed analytics.

Highlights
  • Eisenhower Matrix for task prioritization
  • Pomodoro, Countdown, and Stopwatch focus timers
  • Spaced repetition for memory review
  • Daily/weekly focus goal setting
  • Detailed focus analytics and reports
  • Ambient sounds for distraction blocking
Features
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coves — Space-Themed Study Timer The problem was never that you don't work hard enough. Three Pomodoro apps, five task lists, a neatly filled calendar. And still, at night, you cannot say what you studied, where it went wrong, or what to change tomorrow. Single-purpose tools each handle one thing: the list writes it down, the calendar fills time, the timer counts minutes. But studying is a loop — break down, plan, focus, review — and if one link breaks, all of it is wasted. coves does one thing: connects that loop and keeps it turning. START WITH 3 FULL DAYS Your first 3 days unlock everything: member privileges, review, statistics, growth. No payment first, decide later. WHY THESE FOUR STEPS BELONG TOGETHER You plan, so you execute. You execute, so you review. You review, so you fix tomorrow's plan. Only when all four mesh does the loop close. Most tools stop at step three: the timer hits zero, the data sinks into a stats screen, and nobody looks again. Step four is where coves puts in the most work. STEP FOUR: REVIEW — WHERE IT ALL COMES TOGETHER At day's end coves lays plan and reality side by side: planned hours next to actual voyage hours, and how much went to all-day versus time-block courses; route completion rate, and exactly which courses never departed; you meant to launch at 9 and left at 9:30, so execution accuracy is measured as a percentage; every session rating you gave, rolled up into an average and a high-rating share; and then a conclusion, such as "Over-voyaged, plan a more efficient course", "Never departed, start with a 15-minute goal", "Shorten planned time, or set time slots", "Too many courses, trim the unnecessary ones". None of this is for show. Follow them and tomorrow's course is more accurate. Review, adjust, set off again. THE FIRST THREE STEPS ARE SOLID TOO Break down: daily or weekly goals per task, categories and tags. Plan: time blocks, four-quadrant priority, memory-curve reviews at 1, 2, 4, 7 and 15 days, recurring courses. Focus: Pomodoro, countdown and stopwatch; custom templates; white noise mixing, Focus Cruise, custom alert sounds; Live Activity. WATCH YOURSELF GROW Rank up by voyaging: Ground Trainee, Cadet Astronaut, Orbital Pilot, Lunar Walker, Mars Explorer, Star Navigator, Galaxy Commander, Cosmic Legend. Your Star Chart lights up across 13 stations from Earth to the Sun, plus Hall of Honor badges and your own spaceship. EVEN MORE HANDY Widget, Apple Watch, Siri, iCloud backup and sync, daily voyage briefing. No ads, no account required. MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES 1. Unlimited tasks 2. Live Activity on Dynamic Island 3. Custom Pomodoro timer 4. Immersive white noise library 5. Exclusive ringtones 6. Members-only widgets 7. iCloud backup and sync 8. Full Apple Watch data 9. Full statistics module 10. Deep analysis insights 11. Themes and color skins 12. Recurring plans and plan calendar 13. Exclusive spaceship 14. More privileges coming Timed plans, Focus Cruise, background themes and growth are also members-only. NO PAYMENT REQUIRED TO START Create up to 10 tasks, and use category and tag management, all three timer modes and all-day plans without paying. When the trial ends you simply move to that version; nothing recorded is lost. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS coves Membership offers a monthly subscription ($2.99/month), a yearly subscription ($19.99/year), and a lifetime purchase ($29.99). Subscriptions auto-renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Manage or cancel your subscription anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Renewal charges occur within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Privacy Policy: https://www.softwindlab.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.softwindlab.com/terms.html

About

My Time

This app helps you meticulously record and track your time allocation, providing deep insights into how your time is spent. Enhance your perception of time and utilize every moment more efficiently with stopwatch, countdown timers, and multitasking support.

Highlights
  • Stopwatch and countdown timers
  • Multitasking support
  • Detailed time reports
  • User-friendly interface
  • Time allocation tracking
  • Data sync via iCloud
Features
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Want to take control of your time and optimize your productivity? Try the “My Time” App, inspired by the renowned Time Management System of Ludvig von Mises. This app helps you meticulously record and track your time allocation, providing deep insights into how your time is spent. With the “My Time” App, you can enhance your perception of time and utilize every moment more efficiently. Features of the “My Time” App include: • Stopwatch and countdown timers to cater to diverse time management needs. • Ability to handle multitasking efficiently, keeping track of various tasks simultaneously. • User-friendly interface that’s easy to navigate for all age groups. • Detailed and clear time reports to help you make smarter time management decisions. Whether you’re a beginner in time management or looking to boost your productivity, the “My Time” App is perfect for you. Additionally, our app supports iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS, enabling you to manage your time effortlessly across different devices. Download the “My Time” App now, embark on your journey of efficient time management, and unlock a more productive version of yourself! Data exists only on your device, and in your iCloud (when data syncing is turned on). If you have any questions or suggestions about My Time, do not hesitate to contact us at support@mytime.zone. ## My Time Pro ∙ Unlimited Time Tracking ## Subscribe to My Time Pro ∙ Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. ∙ Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. ∙ You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Service: https://mytime.zone/terms_of_service Privacy Policy: https://mytime.zone/privacy_policy

Screenshots

Coves4 screens
My Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

Coves and My Time both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of My Time's written reviews are positive against 67% of Coves's. My Time also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Coves sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and My Time sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

My Time holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Coves's written reviews are positive against 85% of My Time's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coves ships an update every 3 weeks, My Time every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Coves versus My Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCovesMy Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (11 ratings)4.3 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1118 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.614.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer朋 潘星辰 方

Customer experience

Coves

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

My Time

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral16.7%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral15.4%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Coves

One-time5
  • Colors$1.99
  • Ringtones$1.99
  • White noise$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Member$4.99
  • Value Bundle$4.99
2 purchases

My Time

Subscriptions1
  • My Time Pro Yearly$1.491 Year
One-time1
  • My Time Pro Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is Coves free?
Coves is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Time free?
My Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Coves or My Time?
My Time is rated higher. Coves averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while My Time averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.
Do Coves or My Time have ads?
Neither Coves nor My Time shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coves or My Time?
Coves ships an update every 3 weeks, and My Time every 5 weeks. Most recently, Coves was updated on October 25, 2026 and My Time on October 25, 2026.

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