# TimeBuddy vs Savvy Time

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Savvy Time at 78% against TimeBuddy's 0%. Savvy Time also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free vs freemium). TimeBuddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimeBuddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Savvy Time sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Savvy Time holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Savvy Time has 533 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TimeBuddy's written reviews are positive against 78% of Savvy Time's.

TimeBuddy ships an update every 6 weeks, Savvy Time every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeBuddy | Savvy Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebuddy-focus-timer/id1579724888/reviews) | **[4.9 (533 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-time/id1604337442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **533** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [MasterMind Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/674597403) | [Savvy Time LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1604337444) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebuddy-focus-timer/id1579724888)

This app helps you focus on tasks with a customizable multi-step timer. Break down goals into mini-goals and receive spoken alerts and reminders across devices. Track progress and share achievements with shareable graphics.

**Highlights:** Reusable multi-step timer sessions, Simultaneous session support, Cross-device reminders, Spoken timer alerts, Home screen widgets, Focus session history, Customizable graphic templates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeBuddy Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| TimeBuddy Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| TimeBuddy Plus | $29.99 | per year |
| TimeBuddy Plus | $49.99 | one-time |


### Savvy Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savvy-time/id1604337442)

Effortlessly schedule across different time zones. Add multiple cities and see instant local times for any event, eliminating manual calculations. Features automatic daylight saving adjustments for accurate planning.

**Highlights:** Instant multi-city time conversion, Automatic daylight saving adjustments, Supports over 100,000 cities, Real-time updates as you type, Clean and reliable interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Ad-Free Annual | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and simple user interface
- 💰 Free with no ads (historically)
- 🌍 Comprehensive timezone coverage
- 🎨 Color-coded daylight hours visualization
- 🔄 Easy to customize and reorder timezones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Recently added ads (major user dissatisfaction)
- 🐛 Timezone calculation errors
- 🔒 Stuck on incorrect timezone (BST issue)
- ⚠️ Unreliable time accuracy for critical use
- 📜 Requires manual 'current time' selection

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect timezone offset calculations
- App stuck on BST with no update option
- PDT timezone showing wrong time
- Daylight saving time transitions not handled correctly

**Requested features**

- Widget option for quick access
- Auto-sync with device time
- Ability to display more timezones without scrolling
- Premium paid option for additional functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeBuddy free?

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

### Is Savvy Time free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TimeBuddy or Savvy Time?

Savvy Time is rated higher. TimeBuddy averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Savvy Time averages 4.9 from 533 ratings.

### Do TimeBuddy or Savvy Time have ads?

Savvy Time shows ads; TimeBuddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimeBuddy or Savvy Time?

TimeBuddy ships an update every 6 weeks, and Savvy Time every 10 days. Most recently, TimeBuddy was updated on October 15, 2026 and Savvy Time on October 12, 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.*