Time Tracker vs Idea Capture
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Time Tracker
This app helps you understand where your time goes by combining time tracking with goal setting. Monitor activities, set targets, and gain insights through reports and statistics to build better habits and align your time with what's important.
- Track work, study, exercise, and more
- Set daily, weekly, or monthly goals
- Utilize stopwatch, countdown, or Pomodoro timers
- View time patterns with charts and reports
- Organize activities into categories and tasks
- Home screen widgets and Live Activity support
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Track your time. Set goals. Build better habits. Timelog combines time tracking and goal tracking in one app — so you can see exactly where your time goes and make sure it aligns with what matters to you. TRACK ANYTHING Whether it's work, study, exercise, reading, music, or side projects — start a timer, log your hours, and see your patterns over time. Use a stopwatch, countdown, or Pomodoro timer depending on how you work best. SET MEANINGFUL GOALS Set daily, weekly, or monthly targets and limits for any activity. Track your streaks. Get predictions on whether you'll hit your goals based on your current pace. Stay motivated with reminders. GET CLEAR INSIGHTS See where your time actually goes with charts, statistics, trends, and weekly/monthly reports. Activity patterns, mood tracking, and task breakdowns help you understand not just how much time you spend — but how you spend it. STAY ORGANIZED Group activities into categories. Break them into tasks. Add notes and track your mood. Use it your way — Timelog adapts to how you work, study, or live. DESIGNED FOR YOU - Light, dark, and true black (OLED) modes - Home screen widgets - Live Activity with Dynamic Island - Available in multiple languages WHY TIMELOG? Most habit trackers just count checkmarks. Timelog tracks the time behind the habit — because spending 5 hours a week reading matters more than checking a box. You have more time than you think. Timelog helps you find it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
Idea Capture
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Capture ideas instantly. ThreadPad is the fastest way to brain dump your thoughts and turn them into clean, structured notes. No clutter. No friction. Just start typing. Have an idea, A random thought, Something you do not want to forget? ThreadPad lets you capture it instantly like sending a message to yourself. Most notes apps slow you down. ThreadPad is built for speed Write like a chat No setup or formatting needed Everything stays clean and organised automatically It feels natural because it is. Key features: Chat style writing to capture ideas quickly Fast notes with no delay Brain dump your thoughts without overthinking Automatic structure keeps everything organised Private and simple with no accounts required Works offline so your notes are always available Perfect for: Capturing ideas on the go Quick thoughts and reminders Daily journaling Brainstorming Keeping your mind clear ThreadPad is designed for one thing, Capturing thoughts as fast as they come Start writing and capture your next idea in seconds No accounts. No tracking. No unnecessary features. Export your thoughts in your style to share with friends. If you’ve ever opened a notes app and felt overwhelmed — ThreadPad is for you. Terms of use can be found here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Idea Capture at every 4 days against Time Tracker's fortnightly. 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
Both are free to download. Time Tracker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Idea Capture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Time Tracker ships an update fortnightly, Idea Capture every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Time Tracker | Idea Capture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (91 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | C.G CodeGamma Software Technologies LTD | Edward Sutcliffe |
In-app purchases
Time Tracker
- Timelog Plus monthly$1.991 Month
- Timelog Plus yearly7 Days trial$11.991 Year
- Timelog Plus yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
- Timelog Plus$17.99
- Timelog Plus (Lifetime)$35.99
Idea Capture
- ThreadPad Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Year
- ThreadPad Pro$29.99
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