Comparison

TimeBloc vs DocLens

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

DocLens

Features
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DocLens turns your iPhone into a powerful document scanner with a built-in AI assistant. Capture any document, receipt, or ID card and turn it into a clean, searchable file in seconds. No ads. No clutter. Just fast, reliable scanning. WHY DOCLENS? Unlike scanner apps that interrupt you with ads or hide features behind confusing paywalls, DocLens respects your time and your wallet. - No ads. Ever. - Fast, lightweight, and beautifully designed. - Transparent pricing with simple subscriptions. SCAN ANYTHING - Automatic edge detection straightens and crops documents in real time - Multi-page scanning for longer documents - Import existing photos from your gallery - Receipt mode for quick expense capture BUILT-IN OCR - Every scan is processed with on-device text recognition - Copy or share extracted text instantly - View the full OCR text of any page AI ASSISTANT - Summarize: get a clear overview of any document in seconds - Ask anything: chat with your documents and get accurate answers - Translate: 50+ languages supported - Extract data: pull dates, amounts, names, and key terms automatically - Categorize: smart folder suggestions for effortless organization ORGANIZE YOUR DOCUMENTS - Create folders and move documents with drag and drop - Star important documents for quick access - Search by name - Sort by date, name, or size - Recycle bin protects against accidental deletion for 30 days PRIVATE AND SECURE - App Lock with Face ID / Touch ID - Your scans are stored on your device - Sign in with Apple or Google, or use DocLens without an account DOCLENS PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock unlimited scans and AI-powered features. - DocLens AI Monthly: £2.99/month - DocLens AI Annual: £19.99/year Subscriptions renew automatically and can be cancelled anytime in Settings. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://eduard-vlase.com/mobile-apps/doclens/ Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@eduard-vlase.com

Screenshots

TimeBloc4 screens
DocLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DocLens at weekly 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 DocLens sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeBloc ships an update monthly, DocLens weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TimeBloc versus DocLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeBlocDocLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (7.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings7.4K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKodeon, Inc.Mario-Eduard Vlase

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

DocLens

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
4 purchases

DocLens

Subscriptions4
  • DocLens AI Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • DocLens Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • DocLens AI Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • DocLens Pro Annual7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is TimeBloc free?
TimeBloc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DocLens free?
DocLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeBloc or DocLens have ads?
Neither TimeBloc nor DocLens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeBloc or DocLens?
TimeBloc ships an update monthly, and DocLens weekly. Most recently, TimeBloc was updated on October 13, 2026 and DocLens on September 28, 2026.

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