Comparison

LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes vs Flux Timer

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

Head to head
About

LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes

This app combines journaling, planning, and note-taking into a single, organized platform. Track your mood, plan your days with time blocking, manage to-do lists, and monitor habits and goals. Capture ideas, organize collections, and utilize a Pomodoro timer for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Daily journaling with mood tracking
  • Day planner with time blocking and calendar sync
  • To-do lists with customizable stages
  • Habit and goal tracking
  • Notes and collections organization
  • Built-in Pomodoro timer
  • Cross-device syncing and offline access
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Your journal. Your planner. Your notes. Finally, one app that does it all. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Daily journal with rich timeline, mood tracking, and reflections • Day planner with time blocking, Apple Calendar & Reminders sync • Weekly and monthly views for planning ahead • To-do lists with 5 stages: idea, to do, active, pending, finalized • Habit tracker for building routines • Goal tracker for fitness, health, and personal growth • Notes and outlines for capturing ideas • Collections for movies, books, recipes, and more • Built-in Pomodoro timer • Home screen widgets • Works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web • Syncs across all your devices • End-to-end encryption • Works offline • No ads. Ever. GETTING STARTED • Watch the quick start videos in the app • Pick one thing: journal, planner, or tasks • Explore more when you're ready TRY RISK-FREE 60-day money back guarantee. Not for you? Full refund, no questions asked. ABOUT THE DEVELOPER Hi, I'm Hai, the solo developer behind LiveIt. Since 2017, over a million people have used the app to organize their lives. I read every review and email — your feedback shapes what I build next. CONNECT • Support: hai@doit.me • Reddit: r/liveitapp • YouTube: youtube.com/@liveitapp • Guide: liveit.me/guide TERMS & PRIVACY • Terms of Use (EULA): https://liveit.me/terms • Privacy Policy: https://liveit.me/terms

About

Flux Timer

Organize and prioritize tasks with an intelligent system that categorizes them into Now, Tomorrow, and Later. Boost your focus using the integrated Pomodoro technique timer for efficient work sessions. Track your progress and celebrate completed achievements with a clean, distraction-free interface.

Highlights
  • Intelligent task organization (Now, Tomorrow, Later)
  • Integrated Pomodoro technique timer
  • Visual priority system (color-coded)
  • Progress tracking of completed tasks
  • Customizable task details (description, deadline, priority)
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Universal app for iPhone and iPad
Features
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Transform your productivity with Flux Timer's intelligent task management and focus timer. Organize, prioritize, and complete tasks efficiently with our Pom Timer technique. Your Complete Task Management Solution Stay organized and maximize your productivity with Flux Timer, the elegant task manager with an integrated Pom timer. Designed for both iPhone and iPad, Flux Timer helps you focus on what matters most. Why Choose Flux Timer? Intelligent Task Organization - Tasks sort into Now, Tomorrow, and Later categories. Powerful Focus Timer - Built-in Pomodoro technique timer to boost productivity Seamless Experience - Optimized for both iPhone and iPad Visual Priority System - Color-codes help you quickly identify what needs attention Progress Tracking - Monitor completed tasks to celebrate your achievements Key Features: Create tasks with customizable titles, descriptions, deadlines, priorities, and durations needed to complete a task Optional Task categorization based on deadlines Integrated Pom timer for enhanced focus sessions Detailed completion history Elegant, distraction-free interface Universal app with optimized iPad experience Getting Started Flux Timer helps you manage and track your tasks with an intuitive interface designed for both iPhone and iPad. Adding Tasks * Tap the "+" button in the top right corner to create a new task * Fill in the task details: * Title (required) * Description (optional) * Deadline (optional) * Priority level * Estimated duration Managing Tasks On iPhone: * Tasks are organized in categories: Now, Soon, and Later * Swipe left on any task to delete it * Tap a task to view its details and start the timer * Pull down to refresh task categories On iPad: * All tasks are displayed in a clear layout * Tap any task to view its details Task Categories Tasks are organised into three categories: Now (Red): Tasks due today or overdue Tomorrow : Tasks due tomorrow or within a few days Later: Tasks with later deadlines or no deadline Completed Tasks Completed tasks move to the "Done" section Flux Timer Features * Open a task's details to access the timer * Set proven durations for your focus sessions * Track your progress with the visual timer interface * Tips * Use priorities (High, Medium, Low) to better organise your tasks * Add deadlines to help categorise tasks * Check the "Done" section to review completed tasks * iPad-Specific Features * Larger, more detailed task cards * At-a-glance view of all your tasks * Easy access to task management with prominent controls * Optimised layout for the larger screen

Screenshots

LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes4 screens
Flux Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes at Free against Flux Timer's $3.99. LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 15 months) and iOS requirement (15.4 vs 18.2). Flux Timer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). On ads 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

LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes is free to download; Flux Timer costs $3.99 up front. LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Flux Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes ships an update weekly, Flux Timer every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes versus Flux Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveIt Journal, Planner, NotesFlux Timer
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.7 (240 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings240 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size619 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoit Apps OUZAHIR MIRZA

Customer experience

LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes

All ratings240 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews119 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative11.8%

Flux Timer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes on photo upload
  • Black screen errors
  • Login authentication failures
  • Sync failures between devices
  • Update loop preventing app access
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  • Data disappearing from calendar view despite existing in database
  • App closes unexpectedly during entry composition
  • iPad version won't open or update
  • Set Color option crashes app
  • Apple Pencil input not working
  • Security lock feature not persisting
  • Notification system not triggering for tasks

Requested features

13 requests
  • Voice note recording capability
  • Financial/budgeting template
  • Habit categorization/organization
  • Advanced recurring task scheduling (e.g., third Thursday of month)
  • Apple Watch app
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  • iCloud and local calendar sync support
  • Drag-and-drop task rescheduling
  • Text font and size customization in trackers
  • Achievement/reward system for goals
  • Link and sketch embedding capability
  • Portuguese language support
  • More granular notification controls per block
  • Ability to schedule repeating tasks by specific dates

Flux Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$59.99
  • Lifetime$99.99
None

Flux Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes free?
LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flux Timer free?
Flux Timer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes or Flux Timer have ads?
Neither LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes nor Flux Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes or Flux Timer?
LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes ships an update weekly, and Flux Timer every 15 months. Most recently, LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes was updated on October 17, 2026 and Flux Timer on October 8, 2026.

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