Comparison

Allocate3M vs TimeStore

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

Head to head
About

Allocate3M

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Machine learning and data analytics are increasingly being used for resource allocation, increasing growth rates or reducing volatility by allocating limited financial, human, technological, time, or natural resources to the tasks and projects that need them most. The “Mean-Variance” Model is the most classic resource allocation model and is widely used in various industries. Common application scenarios: 1. Seeking the allocation weights with the highest growth rate under a specific level of volatility. For example, you can allocate resources based on historical sales data from 500 European retail stores. The “Mean-Variance” model uses the Monte Carlo method to find a set of allocation weights that have the optimal sales growth rate. 2. Weights are assigned based on volatility in order to seek stability. For example, you can allocate your procurement budget based on the historical raw material prices of 300 suppliers in the Asia-Pacific region. The “Risk-Parity” model uses Newton's method to find a set of allocation weights with equal volatility to reduce the risk of raw material price fluctuations. Allocate3M combines three models: “Mean-Variance”, “Black-Litterman”, and “Risk-Parity”, to help you optimize resource allocation results from different perspectives.

About

TimeStore

This app offers minute-level time tracking and lifestyle improvement. It helps you understand how you spend your time, plan your future, and achieve a better work-life balance through various planning and focus tools.

Highlights
  • Minute-level time recording
  • Automated duration calculation
  • Daily and weekly time reports
  • Focus mode with task assistant
  • Time budgeting and planning
  • Customizable rewards system
Features
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ultra-fast time management tool that you can experience without opening the app: Operation buttons + Siri + automation + group scheduling = Hands-free time management; Multi-day budgets + cyclical scheduling = plan a month in one minute; Focus + balance center = explore your own balanced lifestyle. TimeStore – Minute-Level Time Tracking & Lifestyle Improvement Tool [Why Track Every Minute?] Understanding where every minute goes (past/expenditure) lets you plan intentionally (future/budget) and improve continuously (present/execution). Just like improving finances requires detailed expense tracking: Recording the past can also enhance self-discipline – proven by personal experience. [Standards & Guidelines] TimeStore references the UN’s Time Use Survey and national statistics standards, adapted for individual use. Time is divided into two main categories: essential survival activities and discretionary time, guiding better use of time and work-life balance. [The Time Trilogy] Past: Precise Minute-Level Recording Track like ledger. Predefined categories (customizable) include Work / Study / Leisure / Social. Auto-calculate durations. Optionally record location, mood, expenses, thoughts, or variable metrics. Recording in real-time saves effort compared to recalling later. Time Bills – Visualize Your Time Auto-generated daily and weekly reports: category charts: 30% phone? 15% commute? Clear at a glance. flow comparison: Compare with last week – did unproductive social time increase? Time Fragments – Stamp Each Day - Every log earns a “time part” Collect 1,440 (1 per minute) to name the day (e.g., “Focused Workday,” “Reflective Chill Day”), reinforce habit. Present: Life Countdown Set a personal age countdown and experience every passing second. See equivalents in days, weeks, months, or excluding sleep. Focus Mode + Task Assistant auto-records time, synchronizing with completed tasks. Set timers to avoid over-focusing. Time Travel Scroll through your recorded timeline to revisit any day, compare life patterns, and reflect. Balance Center Adjust current parameters based on past records to guide work and rest. Future: Diverse Planning Start a plan with just a name. Add more details after. Time Voting Unsure about going on a trip? Launch a “time vote.” Let different versions of yourself across timelines decide, avoiding impulsive choices. Time Budget & Planning Allocate 1,440 minutes per day across activities, adjusting in real-time. Budgets vary for weekends, workdays, or school days, and weekly/monthly recurring budgets can be pre-set. Time Store – Your Plan Templates Quickly create plans - 1 click. Save plan as a template and show in store. [Your Personal, Flexible, and Secure Tool] Time Coins – Reward Behavior Earn Time Coins from hard work to redeem for “game time” or “treats.” Balance coins near zero: surplus means time to rest, deficit means over-rest. Customizable rewards per activity. Fully Customizable Attributes Tailor categories (e.g., Kids / Study), recording frequency (minutes/hours), and analysis scope (day/week/month). The tool adapts to you, not the other way around. Offline Storage – Your Data, Your Privacy All logs stay on your device; no internet required. Automatic local backups supported; export/import for device migration. [Real User Feedback] “After 3 months, I discovered I spent 2.5 hours on short videos daily. Now I limit it to 1 hour and gained 10.5 extra hours weekly for reading.” – @OfficeWorkerAz “I realized my commute had 40 minutes of spare time; using it to memorize words is extremely efficient.” – @ExamStudentXing “Using it for 3+ years, life feels easier. Seeing my past helps me move forward and break bad habits.” – @Developer [Final Note] Tracking isn’t the goal. Seeing where your time goes lets you identify improvement points. Download TimeStore today and let it be your time “accountant” and “optimization expert” Record, analyze, improve from now

Screenshots

Allocate3M4 screens
TimeStore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Allocate3M at Free against TimeStore's $2.99. TimeStore's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On ads 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

Allocate3M is free to download; TimeStore costs $2.99 up front. Allocate3M sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. TimeStore asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Allocate3M ships an update every 4 months, TimeStore fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
Allocate3M versus TimeStore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAllocate3MTimeStore
PriceFree — better$2.99
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.214.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChu-Yi Chang红杰 余

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Allocate3M

One-time3
  • Pro30$3.99
  • Pro60$5.99
  • Pro100$6.99
None

TimeStore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Allocate3M free?
Allocate3M is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeStore free?
TimeStore costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Allocate3M or TimeStore have ads?
Neither Allocate3M nor TimeStore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Allocate3M or TimeStore?
Allocate3M ships an update every 4 months, and TimeStore fortnightly. Most recently, Allocate3M was updated on September 10, 2026 and TimeStore on September 21, 2026.

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