# TimeBloc vs pocketgg

TimeBloc and pocketgg both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of pocketgg's written reviews are positive against 42% of TimeBloc's. pocketgg also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). TimeBloc's advantage is ratings volume (7.4K vs 76). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeBloc sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. pocketgg asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for TimeBloc against 4.4 for pocketgg. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeBloc has 7.4K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of TimeBloc's written reviews are positive against 82% of pocketgg's.

TimeBloc ships an update monthly, pocketgg every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeBloc | pocketgg |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebloc-daily-planner/id1476033780/reviews) | **[4.4 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketgg/id1576064097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kodeon, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748846686) | [Gabriel Siu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576064099) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeBloc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebloc-daily-planner/id1476033780)

This app helps you organize your day by breaking it down into manageable tasks. It allows you to create detailed schedules with customizable events and recurring routines. Visualize your progress and integrate with your existing calendar for a streamlined planning experience.

**Highlights:** Timelines for event blocking, Customizable event icons and colors, Drag and drop rescheduling, Routine creation and integration, Calendar synchronization, Event notifications, Progress statistics

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Growth Bundle: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TimeBloc Premium 1 Year | $26.49 | per year |
| TimeBloc Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| TimeBloc Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| TimeBloc Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| TimeBloc Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Growth Bundle: Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient scheduling
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 👍 Helpful for productivity
- 👍 Customizable routines

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Aggressive upselling
- 👎 Lacking key features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Syncing issues with calendar events
- Inconsistent notification delivery
- Routine management bugs
- Time block ordering problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to check off completed tasks
- More customization options for colors and icons
- Weekly/monthly calendar view
- Sync across devices and platforms
- Improved routine management


### pocketgg

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketgg/id1576064097)

This app provides a mobile interface for start.gg, allowing users to easily find and follow esports tournaments. View event details, live streams, registration links, and navigate tournament brackets with intuitive controls. Track your favorite players and organizers, and manage your own tournament participation.

**Highlights:** Discover upcoming tournaments, View tournament details, Access live streams and registration, Native bracket view with zoom, Follow tournament organizers, Search start.gg tournaments, View personal tournament participation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smoother than website
- 👍 Great for tournament management
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Better mobile experience
- 👍 Follow organizers feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Search feature is poor
- 🐛 Old tournaments in search
- 🐛 Cannot view seeding
- 🐛 Doesn't update immediately
- 🐛 Tournament search worthless

**Reported bugs**

- Old tournaments in search
- Cannot view seeding
- Doesn't update immediately after bracket is live
- Tournament search feature is basically worthless
- Featured and Upcoming tournaments list doesn’t acknowledge geography

**Requested features**

- Add editing profile feature
- Add filtering to search/home tabs
- Add ability to accept invites
- Add notifications for invites
- Add way to see registered people


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeBloc free?

TimeBloc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is pocketgg free?

pocketgg is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TimeBloc or pocketgg?

pocketgg is rated higher. TimeBloc averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while pocketgg averages 4.4 from 76 ratings.

### Do TimeBloc or pocketgg have ads?

Neither TimeBloc nor pocketgg shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimeBloc or pocketgg?

TimeBloc ships an update monthly, and pocketgg every 2 months. Most recently, TimeBloc was updated on November 5, 2026 and pocketgg on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*