TimeGoing vs Controlist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TimeGoing
Enhance your focus and build habits with a fullscreen timer, daily check-ins, and visual progress tracking. Seamlessly manage tasks, set reminders, and sync data across devices. Optimize your workflow with voice commands and dynamic widgets.
- Fullscreen focus timer
- iCloud data sync
- Daily habit check-ins
- Visual progress animations
- Task management
- Siri Shortcuts and Widgets
- Dynamic Island/Live Activities support
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• Fullscreen Timer: Start instantly, stay focused • Sync: iCloud sync across devices • Check-ins: Daily reminders, random rewards • Birthday Rewards: Once a year, worth celebrating • Animations: Separate settings, clear progress • List Management: Work well, live well • Task Records: Save history, review your effort • Siri Shortcuts: Voice control, faster actions • Widgets: Focus timer, check-in streaks • Dynamic Island / Live Activities: Stay visible, pause quickly • Home Screen Quick Actions: Long press to jump right in • Drag Sorting: Simple, direct, easy to use • Reminders: Flexible times, timely notifications • Archive: Keep history, record growth • Backup: Self-service backup, safer records • App Life: A companion for the long road • Statistics Charts: Trends and distributions, regular reviews
Controlist
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Whether you're packing for a trip, shopping for groceries, or managing daily tasks, this app helps you stay on top of it all. Create and customize unlimited lists for any purpose — from travel and work to personal routines and hobbies. Features: Create, edit, and delete unlimited lists and items Predefined categories to jumpstart your organization Smart checklists for travelers, families, and professionals Sleek and intuitive interface designed for speed and simplicity Item status tracking with visual progress indicators Local data storage — your lists are private and always accessible No account required, just open and start organizing Perfect for travelers, busy parents, doctors on the go, digital nomads, and anyone who loves to keep life in order.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Controlist at none against TimeGoing's 5. Controlist also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). TimeGoing's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. TimeGoing sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Controlist asks for nothing beyond the download.
TimeGoing ships an update every 7 months, Controlist every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TimeGoing | Controlist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 振华 陀 | MARCELO TOSCANO RODRIGUES |
In-app purchases
TimeGoing
- 一小撮时光$0.99
- 一小把时光$0.99
- Dew of Time$0.99
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- Spring of Time +25%$0.99
- Stream of Time$1.99
Controlist
No in-app purchases
