Comparison

TimeBuddy vs ChunkIt

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

ChunkIt

Features
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ChunkIt is a task-chunking app that breaks big, overwhelming goals into small, doable steps. Drag tasks into chunks, check them off, and watch your impossible project become manageable. WHAT YOU CAN DO: • Task Chunking — Create a big task (e.g., "Clean House") and split into N timed chunks (e.g., 5 × 10 min) • Auto-Suggest Chunk Sizes — Based on task complexity: Simple → 5 min, Medium → 15 min, Complex → 25 min • Built-in Focus Timer per Chunk — Countdown timer for the active chunk with pause/resume/skip controls • Pomodoro-Style Work/Break Flow — Automatic short break (5 min) between chunks, long break (15 min) after every 4 chunks • Chunk Completion Animation — Satisfying springy checkmark animation with haptic + confetti burst on chunk done • Task Templates — Preset task templates: Cleaning, Studying, Writing, Coding, Exercise, Cooking, Organizing (each with preloaded chunks) • Progress Bar — Visual bar and fraction label (e.g., "3 / 5 chunks done") per task • Daily Task Planner — Plan which chunked tasks to tackle today; drag-reorder within the day's queue • Streak Tracking — Consecutive days where all planned chunks are completed; flame badge with count • Statistics Dashboard — Tasks completed, total focus minutes, average chunk duration, daily/weekly completion rate, longest streak • No sign-up and no account — every chunk stays on your device. CHUNKIT PREMIUM — $2.99/month: • Unlimited projects and chunks • Nested sub-tasks • Project templates • Progress analytics • Every future update included PERFECT FOR: Students, freelancers, ADHD-friendly productivity seekers, project managers, and anyone who gets overwhelmed by big tasks and needs to break them down. Choose the plan that suits you: monthly, yearly, or a one-time Lifetime purchase that never renews. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID subscription settings. The Lifetime option is a single purchase with no renewal. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tabishapps.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

TimeBuddy4 screens
ChunkIt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TimeBuddy at none against ChunkIt's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. TimeBuddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ChunkIt sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeBuddy ships an update every 6 weeks, ChunkIt every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TimeBuddy versus ChunkIt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeBuddyChunkIt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB30 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperMasterMind Software LLCTabish Hassan

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
3 purchases

ChunkIt

Subscriptions2
  • ChunkIt Premium$2.991 Month
  • ChunkIt Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is TimeBuddy free?
TimeBuddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChunkIt free?
ChunkIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeBuddy or ChunkIt have ads?
ChunkIt shows ads; TimeBuddy does not.
Which is updated more often, TimeBuddy or ChunkIt?
TimeBuddy ships an update every 6 weeks, and ChunkIt every 2 months. Most recently, TimeBuddy was updated on October 15, 2026 and ChunkIt on October 7, 2026.

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