Comparison

TimeTick vs To Do List Widget

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

Head to head
About

TimeTick

Features
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Welcome to TimeTick - a time-based checklist! Use it as a daily to-do list, an aid to schedule meal preparation tasks, a tool to keep agendas on track, a means to monitor time during practice exams, or a simple timed log of completed items.  The free version of the app is fully functional for a single Template but requires a small one-time in-app purchase to enable multiple Templates. Start by defining a Template and use this Template as the blueprint for one or more Tick Sheets. For example, set up a Template once and use that Template to create daily Tick Sheets for repetitive tasks. Alternatively, create an outline meal planning Template and use this as the starting point for a Tick Sheet for scheduling the preparation of different meals. Templates can be set up to track tasks relative to a reference time or cascading from a reference time. For example, in a meal planning situation, the reference time would show the planned dinner time and the target times for each task would all be relative to this reference time. An exam practice schedule, on the other hand, would use a cascading time with the total exam time split between the questions in proportion to their allocated marks. In the Tick Sheet for the first example, the Time Bank shows a countdown to the reference time, and in the second example, it indicates whether you have time in hand or are behind schedule. The Time Bank function allows for +/- six hours of ‘banked time’. On completion each item row is ‘ticked off’ by entering a completion time. Times can be entered manually, or by using a time entry button or swipe gesture, both of which use the app clock. Each item line also supports individual notes for additional information. Completed Tick Sheets may be emailed as a PDF and a tab-delimited file. The app has an extensive notification system. Each item row can be assigned a combination of colour, background notification and foreground audible alert. When the target time for a row is reached any notifications for that row are triggered: * A colour notification will change the colour of the toolbar from the default grey to the assigned colour - it will remain this colour until changed by a further target time trigger. * A sound notification will result in an audible chime if the app is active. * A background notification and associated sound will be triggered if the app is not active. Both the sound and background notifications for an entire Tick Sheet can be overridden by selecting these options 'on' or 'off' in the Tick Sheet preferences - 'on' is the default option. All the notification features may be set up in the Template Editor and inherited by the associated Tick Sheets or set up and amended directly in individual Tick Sheets. The app includes a clock that can be toggled between three time zones. (UTC, device system time and local time) TimeTick is set up to be easy to use. All views support dragging and dropping item rows to new positions. Where appropriate target times will be recalculated to reflect the new row position. Rows may be deleted in all views by swiping left on a row. In Tick Sheets, times can be entered by swiping right on a row. To help get you started the app comes with freely editable sample Template that is populated with the typical tasks performed by flight crew when loading a freight aircraft (also a great use for TimeTick!) The app was developed to work well on the small screen of an iPhone but scales effectively to the larger iPad screens. This version does not allow synchronisation between devices.

About

To Do List Widget

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Most New Year’s resolutions fail by February. Why? Because life is unpredictable, and rigid plans break the moment you get sick or busy. Meet SparkYear: The first AI planner that doesn’t just list your tasks - it understands your life. WHY YOU’LL LOVE SPARKYEAR: - AI That Adapts to You Life happened? Don't worry. SparkYear’s dynamic AI engine automatically rebuilds your schedule if you miss a day. No guilt, no red "overdue" dates - just a fresh path forward. - Rescue Mode (The Anti-Burnout Feature) Feeling overwhelmed? Activate "Rescue Mode." The app will pause non-essential tasks and give you a gentle chain of micro-steps to help you regain momentum without anxiety. Perfect for ADHD brains or anyone prone to procrastination. - Laser Focus, No Clutter Stop staring at a never-ending backlog. Your daily planner shows you only the 3 most impactful actions for today. We handle the complexity; you handle the doing. - Smart Routine & Habit Tracker Build lasting habits with gamification inspired by the best language apps. Earn XP, maintain streaks, and get personalized advice to optimize your morning routine and energy levels. KEY FEATURES: Parallel Planning: The AI balances career, health, and personal goals so they don't conflict. Smart Decomposition: Automatically breaks huge goals into tiny, manageable tasks. Daily Focus: A clean, minimalist interface designed for deep work. Reflection Journal: Intelligent reviews to help you track progress and celebrate wins. Whether you need a structured day planner, a goal tracker, or a supportive organizer that grows with you, SparkYear is your companion for a year of real achievement. Privacy Policy: https://splitti.app/sparkyear/pages/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TimeTick4 screens
To Do List Widget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: To Do List Widget at every 8 days against TimeTick's every 3 weeks. TimeTick's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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. TimeTick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and To Do List Widget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeTick ships an update every 3 weeks, To Do List Widget every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TimeTick versus To Do List Widget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeTickTo Do List Widget
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB57 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperIan LongshawNick Weissberg

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeTick

One-time1
  • Additional Templates$1.99
2 purchases

To Do List Widget

Subscriptions2
  • SparkYear Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • SparkYear Pro Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is TimeTick free?
TimeTick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is To Do List Widget free?
To Do List Widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeTick or To Do List Widget have ads?
Neither TimeTick nor To Do List Widget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeTick or To Do List Widget?
TimeTick ships an update every 3 weeks, and To Do List Widget every 8 days. Most recently, TimeTick was updated on October 27, 2026 and To Do List Widget on October 28, 2026.

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