Comparison

TimeBloc vs First Things First

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

Head to head
About

TimeBloc

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
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See your whole day as blocks of time — not a list you'll never finish. TimeBloc turns your day into visual, colour-coded blocks with icons, tags and live countdowns, so you can feel how much time you actually have. Built for anyone who loses track of time. Plan once with Routines, pull in your existing calendars, and let TimeBloc keep the day moving. Download TimeBloc and start getting organized now with: • Timelines Block your day into multiple events. By the hour or minute, leisure or work, personalize your day with TimeBloc's intuitive design. Distinguish events with icons and colored tags. Easily reschedule your events by dragging and dropping them across the timeline. • Routines Creating a routine is simple. Just plan it once and let TimeBloc integrate it into your timeline. • Calendar integration Effortlessly incorporate your existing calendar events into your plans. • Home Screen & Lock Screen widgets See what's next without opening the app. • Notifications Get notified of every event. • Statistics Visualize your progress over time. ---------- TimeBloc Premium Features • Unlimited Routines • Unlimited Calendars • Advanced Notifications • Statistics After the free trial, your iTunes Account will be charged for TimeBloc Premium. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24h before the current period ends. Subscriptions may be managed by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Pricing for TimeBloc Premium may vary by location. ---------- Terms of Service: https://kodeon.ai/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://kodeon.ai/privacy-policy

About

First Things First

Features
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First Things First helps you put your priorities before your distractions. Choose a short routine, choose the apps that usually pull you away, and keep those apps locked until your routine is complete. Use it for prayer before scrolling, Bible reading before social media, a study block before TikTok, a walk before the feed, or any first action you want to protect. You choose the routine. You choose the apps. First Things First helps your phone respect the order. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose what comes first - build a short routine that matters to you. 2. Lock distracting apps until it's done - First Things First uses Apple Screen Time controls to shield the apps you select. 3. Complete your routine - then the rest of your phone unlocks. 4. Build a streak of first things first. PRIVACY FIRST First Things First uses Apple Screen Time controls to block apps you choose until your routine is complete. You control the routine and the selected apps. Your routine data stays on your device. Emergency unlock is available when you genuinely need it, with sensible limits so it stays an exception. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.smithjohnson.co.uk/privacy

Screenshots

TimeBloc4 screens
First Things First4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: First Things First at every 9 days against TimeBloc's monthly. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. TimeBloc sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and First Things First sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeBloc ships an update monthly, First Things First every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TimeBloc versus First Things First: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeBlocFirst Things First
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.4K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKodeon, Inc.Smith & Johnson Ltd

Bugs and requests

TimeBloc

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Smarter time block adjustments

First Things First

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

TimeBloc

Subscriptions7
  • Growth Bundle: Monthly$4.991 Month
  • TimeBloc Premium 1 Year7 Days trial$26.491 Year
  • TimeBloc Premium7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • TimeBloc Premium1 Year trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • TimeBloc Premium1 Year trial2 variants$59.991 Year
  • TimeBloc Premium7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Growth Bundle: Yearly1 Year trial2 variants$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$19.99
3 purchases

First Things First

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is TimeBloc free?
TimeBloc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is First Things First free?
First Things First is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeBloc or First Things First have ads?
Neither TimeBloc nor First Things First shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeBloc or First Things First?
TimeBloc ships an update monthly, and First Things First every 9 days. Most recently, TimeBloc was updated on October 24, 2026 and First Things First on October 8, 2026.

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