Comparison

TimeBuddy vs Fract

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

Head to head
About

TimeBuddy

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
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TimeBuddy is a simple, multi-step productivity timer that helps you focus on your daily tasks. You can create a session for tasks like cooking, working out, or studying. Then break up your goal into steps or mini-goals. Here is an example of a quick 10-minute workout session: · Bodyweight Squats for 2 minutes · Rest for 30 seconds · Push-Ups for 2 minutes · Rest for 30 seconds · Plank with T-Rotation for 2 minutes · Rest for 30 seconds · Alternating Standing Oblique Crunches for 2 minutes · Finish with a Rest for 30 second ——— Features ——— - Stay focused by running reusable multi-step timer sessions to achieve your goal. = Multiple sessions can run simultaneously. - Receive reminders across devices while progressing and finishing sessions. - Spoken alerts will talk you through your timers so you can stay focused. - Access sessions on the home screen with widgets. - Keep track of your progress with the focus session history. - Share your progress with our gorgeous customizable graphic templates. - Access sessions securely on all of your devices using iCloud. - Customize the appearance of the app with alternate theme colors and app icons. - Enjoy focusing in the dark with our gorgeous dark mode. ——— TimeBuddy Plus ——— TimeBuddy is made by me, Matt, a solo developer! I believe that TimeBuddy’s core features should be free for everyone to use, but if you want to support and help me work on the app full time, you can subscribe to TimeBuddy Plus to unlock all features. ——— Subscriptions ——— If you purchase a TimeBuddy Plus subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. Your account will automatically be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period unless you disable auto-renew. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://mdssoftware.co/privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://mdssoftware.co/termsofuse

About

Fract

Features
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Fract is the time tracker for consultants, freelancers, and fractional professionals who bill by the hour. One tap logs 6 minutes — the professional services billing standard — to any client or project. No timers to start or stop. No account required. All your data stays on your device. **HOW IT WORKS** Tap when work happens. Use bulk buttons (+30m, +1h) for larger chunks. When you're ready to invoice, tap "Bill This Time" to archive your hours and reset. That's it. **BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU ACTUALLY WORK** The 12-minute email. The call between meetings. The problem you solved on a walk. These are billable moments that existing apps miss because they require you to start a timer before the work begins. Fract lets you log what just happened — immediately, accurately, in under five seconds. **WHAT'S INCLUDED** - One-tap 6-minute logging per client and project - Bulk entry: +6m, +30m, and +1h buttons - Color-coded client and project organization - Week view: hours by day, filterable by client - "Last logged" timestamp on every project card - "Bill This Time" to archive and reset for invoicing - Instant undo for accidental taps - Optional haptic feedback **PRIVACY FIRST** All data stays on your device. No account. No cloud sync. No tracking. The developer does not collect any data. Free. No subscription. No account.

Screenshots

TimeBuddy4 screens
Fract4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fract at none against TimeBuddy's 4. On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. TimeBuddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Fract asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeBuddy ships an update every 6 weeks, Fract monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TimeBuddy versus Fract: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeBuddyFract
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB30 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMasterMind Software LLCCornice Labs

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TimeBuddy

Subscriptions3
  • TimeBuddy Plus$4.991 Month
  • TimeBuddy Plus3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • TimeBuddy Plus3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • TimeBuddy Plus$49.99
None

Fract

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeBuddy free?
TimeBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fract free?
Fract is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeBuddy or Fract have ads?
Neither TimeBuddy nor Fract shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeBuddy or Fract?
TimeBuddy ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fract monthly. Most recently, TimeBuddy was updated on August 27, 2026 and Fract on September 19, 2026.

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