# TimeBloc vs Checkmate

The clearest difference is device support: Checkmate at 3 against TimeBloc's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeBloc sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Checkmate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TimeBloc ships an update monthly, Checkmate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeBloc | Checkmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebloc-daily-planner/id1476033780/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kodeon, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748846686) | [Zaid Shaikh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885889474) |

## 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


### Checkmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmate-smart-checklists/id6771587960)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkmate Pro | $5.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeBloc free?

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

### Is Checkmate free?

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

### Do TimeBloc or Checkmate have ads?

Neither TimeBloc nor Checkmate shows ads.

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

TimeBloc ships an update monthly, and Checkmate every 3 weeks. Most recently, TimeBloc was updated on October 25, 2026 and Checkmate on October 9, 2026.

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