# TimeBloc vs TickDown

The clearest difference is rating: TickDown at 5.0 against TimeBloc's 4.3. TickDown also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly) and monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). TimeBloc's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases 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 and TickDown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TickDown 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.

TimeBloc ships an update monthly, TickDown daily. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeBloc | TickDown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/tickdown-countdown-and-tasks/id6807993067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 116 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kodeon, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748846686) | [Nusaif Valappil](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807993069) |

## 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


### TickDown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tickdown-countdown-and-tasks/id6807993067)

Organize your life by combining countdowns to important events with a clear task list. View your deadlines, birthdays, and to-dos all in one place, with customizable visuals and reminders. The core app works offline, and optional premium features unlock advanced widgets and backups.

**Highlights:** Live countdowns to the second, Customizable event backgrounds, Subtasks with progress tracking, Integrated calendar view, Event and task reminders, Home and Lock Screen widgets (Premium), Encrypted on-device backups

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TickDown Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeBloc free?

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

### Is TickDown free?

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

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

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

### Do TimeBloc or TickDown have ads?

TickDown shows ads; TimeBloc does not.

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

TimeBloc ships an update monthly, and TickDown daily. Most recently, TimeBloc was updated on September 29, 2026 and TickDown on September 21, 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.*