Comparison

BlockyTime Lite vs Timeline

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

Head to head
About

BlockyTime Lite

Effortlessly log your time without manual start/stop. Categorize events, add comments, and visualize your time usage with insightful charts. Set goals and back up your data to improve productivity.

Highlights
  • Rapid time tracking by blocks
  • Custom event classification
  • Event and object linking
  • Detailed event comments
  • Pie and bar chart statistics
  • Line chart trend analysis
  • Goal setting
  • iCloud data backup
Features
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BlockyTime, A simple time logger no need to tap Start/Stop. ### App Store Featured of 2016 in China & HongKong ### ### Top 10 Productivity apps in China ### Everybody has his own demand on tracking time, but most people can't persist on it for long time because the traditional time-tracking App is way too professional, and it costs too much energy to use a stopwatch. BlockyTime is very different from traditional time-tracking App, it never needs to tap "Start/Stop". Months of research of users experience made us to work out a better tracking method which is more suitable for people's thinking. No worries to forget to start or stop stopwatch, just take a few seconds in leisure time, like playing game, select, tap, a whole day is tracked. When tracking time no longer has pressure but becomes relaxing, it solves the persistence problem easily. Even people don't has huge perseverance can be good at time management. [Features] • Super easy and rapid method to track time spending on every event • Custom classification of event Not only by event type (eg. work, rest), but also by specific details (eg. Game, music), also by priorities (such as four quadrants) • Unique link of event and object, analyze event from different angle • Comment, record details of event like writing a diary • Statistics, analyze time occupation by pie or bar chart • Trend, check and compare events time spending in line chart by day or month • Goal, such as reach 10000h in 5 years on drawing • Backup data to iCloud or computer, never lose it • Selected color themes, and colorblind mode is added [Suitable for] • Students Track time spending on subjects, analyze it and make a better study plan • Researchers Track time spending on research, analyze and make a more efficient research plan • Managers Who have many projects to do and needs to know time spending on every project • People with part-time jobs Track time on every work and analyze earnings • Salespeople Record time and frequency of contacting clients • New moms and dads Get to know baby's regular life and make a plan to rest • People haven't know the value of time Keep tracking time for a while, the statistics will shock you • People want to analyze time and make him better • People want to know what costs time • People are not satisfied with current situation, want to learn how to manage time and improve himself [Q & A] Q: Why named "BlockyTime"? A: Though time is continuous, for rapid tracking, we separate time into blocks by half an hour at the expense of accuracy. This period not only meets the need of statistics, but also is convenient for people to remember event. Q: Why make 30 minutes a block? This is not accurate. A: Statistics is meaningful only when people persist for a long time. Look at statistics in week or month, 30 minutes a blocks hardly make negative effects on analysis. Compared to spending more energy to make it accurate, track time quicker, take advantage of saved time on other things makes it better. Q: I have OCD, inaccuracy makes me uncomfortable. A: Just stand back and think about it, if you pursue the accuracy, after every time of record, should you add an event called "Tracking time"? Then it takes some time to track this one, so you have to record again, and then, endless loop… Never spend much time on tracking time, this is truly using time effectively. [Users' comments] “The most time-saving tool ever” “It makes me not to spend time on recording, reveals the essence of tracking. I must rate this truly efficient app” “One of my favourite time management/tracking apps!” “Very easy to use and intuitive” “Easiest time tracking tool I ever used” “Milestone app of time tracking” -- zhihu.com If you like this app, just take one minute to rate it, we'll appreciate it! [Contact me] Got some ideas in your mind? Let’s get in touch! Say hello to hi@anniapp.com

About

Timeline

Master your schedule with this powerful timeline management app. Organize work, personal life, and projects with visual overviews, custom notes, and smart notifications. Enjoy offline access, biometric security, and data export for ultimate productivity.

Highlights
  • Visual timeline overview
  • Unlimited tab organization
  • Intuitive emoji display
  • Lightning-fast search
  • Smart notifications
  • Biometric security
  • CSV export
Features
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The ultimate powerful timeline management app! Master your time to seize success - get the best app now. Dramatically boost your daily productivity and achieve your ideal future! ■ Time Management Revolution Complete timeline control with powerful visual overview. The ultimate system for mastering your schedule. ■ Unlimited Tab Power Separate work, personal, and projects with total organization. Achieve overwhelming productivity. ■ Intuitive Emoji Display Visual identification for instant recognition. Efficiency design pushed to the absolute limit. ■ Lightning-Fast Search Instant search across all data. Ultimate search experience with immediate access to any information. ■ Smart Notifications Custom message notifications at your chosen times. Never miss important schedules again. ■ Biometric Security Enhanced app security with biometric authentication. Cutting-edge privacy protection technology. ■ CSV Export Export all data to CSV format. Complete freedom and control over your information. ■ Tab Memo System Add custom notes to tabs for perfect organization. Accelerate your thought processes. ■ Past Data Utilization Instantly copy past schedules for efficient planning. Streamline your workflow like never before. ■ Complete Customization Rearrange tabs and themes to build your perfect environment. Total personalization power. ■ Full Offline Support No internet required for stable operation. The ultimate productivity tool that works anywhere. ■ Dark Mode Excellence Eye-friendly dark mode and light mode support. Tireless performance for extended use. ■ No Login Required Start using immediately without any login. Zero hassle, instant productivity power. ■ Maximum Security Level Complete device-only data storage. Absolute privacy protection with zero external transmission. ■ Comprehensive Support Instant support when you need it. We fully back your success. info@naokiotsu.com Privacy Policy: https://naokiotsu.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

BlockyTime Lite4 screens
Timeline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BlockyTime Lite at 89% against Timeline's 53%. BlockyTime Lite also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Timeline's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Timeline sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BlockyTime Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BlockyTime Lite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlockyTime Lite has 374 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of BlockyTime Lite's written reviews are positive against 53% of Timeline's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BlockyTime Lite ships an update every 4 weeks, Timeline every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
BlockyTime Lite versus Timeline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockyTime LiteTimeline
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (374 ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews88.8% of reviews — better53.3% of reviews
Number of ratings374 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer妮 安naoki otsu

Customer experience

BlockyTime Lite

All ratings374 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative4.7%

Timeline

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral26.7%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

BlockyTime Lite

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Home screen icons cannot be removed after deletion
  • M1 Mac version fails to open
  • Reminder notifications cannot be disabled without clicking 'nope' repeatedly
  • App does not work beyond 2024 (year limitation)

Requested features

20 requests
  • 12-hour time format (AM/PM) option
  • iPad landscape orientation support
  • Cross-device iCloud synchronization
  • Home screen widget
  • Smaller time block options (5, 10, 15 minutes)
Show 15 more
  • Data export to Excel/CSV
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Apple Watch support
  • Customizable day reset time
  • Recurring/template time blocks for daily routines
  • Ability to disable reminder notifications by default
  • macOS and Windows desktop versions
  • Android version
  • Weekly view with all days visible
  • Multiple activities per time block
  • Custom icons or labels for activities
  • Statistics and trend analysis improvements
  • Drag-and-drop functionality for time blocks
  • Activity grouping/categorization
  • Landscape mode for iPad

Timeline

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BlockyTime Lite

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Timeline

One-time1
  • Premium (Pay Once)$4.99

Questions

Is BlockyTime Lite free?
BlockyTime Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Timeline free?
Timeline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BlockyTime Lite or Timeline?
BlockyTime Lite is rated higher. BlockyTime Lite averages 4.8 out of 5 from 374 ratings, while Timeline averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do BlockyTime Lite or Timeline have ads?
Timeline shows ads; BlockyTime Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, BlockyTime Lite or Timeline?
BlockyTime Lite ships an update every 4 weeks, and Timeline every 6 days. Most recently, BlockyTime Lite was updated on September 19, 2026 and Timeline on September 13, 2026.

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