# TimeBloc vs living

The clearest difference is review sentiment: living at 100% against TimeBloc's 42%. living also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). TimeBloc's advantage is ratings volume (7.4K vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

living holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeBloc has 7.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of TimeBloc's written reviews are positive against 100% of living's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeBloc | living |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebloc-daily-planner/id1476033780/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/living-points/id6773575738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kodeon, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748846686) | [Tyler Eftink](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792637443) |

## 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


### living

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/living-points/id6773575738)

This app rewards you with points for spending less time on selected applications. Lock distracting apps to earn points and maintain streaks, with bonuses for deep focus. Widgets and live activities provide at-a-glance tracking.

**Highlights:** Lock selected apps, Earn points for screen time reduction, Deep focus bonus for screen-off time, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, Daily goals and streaks, Private by design, no data collection

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeBloc free?

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

### Is living free?

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

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

living is rated higher. TimeBloc averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while living averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TimeBloc or living have ads?

Neither TimeBloc nor living shows ads.

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