# Ellie vs Flexblocks

The clearest difference is rating: Ellie at 4.6 against Flexblocks's 1.0. Ellie also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (61 vs 1). Flexblocks's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ellie sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Flexblocks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ellie holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ellie has 61 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Ellie's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flexblocks's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ellie ships an update every 2 weeks, Flexblocks every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ellie | Flexblocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellie-daily-planner/id1602196200/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexblocks-time-blocking/id1631938060/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AloaLabs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471824983) | [Andrey Bukati](https://appshunter.io/developer/657064931) |

## What reviewers say

### Ellie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellie-daily-planner/id1602196200)

Organize your day with a beautiful task management app. View tasks by day, dump ideas to clear your mind, and schedule them directly into your calendar. Integrates with Google and Apple calendars for a unified view.

**Highlights:** Daily planner view, Brain dump for task offloading, Time block/time box mode, Google Calendar integration, Apple Calendar integration, Labels, recurring tasks, subtasks (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ellie Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Ellie Pro (Annual Plan) | $99.99 | per year |
| Ellie Pro - Lifetime | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Time boxing feature is rare and appreciated
- ✅ Gratifying check done feature
- ✨ Flexible task movement
- 🚀 Fast and responsive developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tasks disappear when scheduling from Brain Dump
- 🐛 Bugs with editing and moving recurring tasks
- 🐛 Difficulty rearranging tasks (bounce back)
- 🐛 Major problems with the app
- 🐛 Add task button not working

**Reported bugs**

- Tasks disappear when scheduling from Brain Dump
- Editing and moving recurring tasks have bugs
- Rearranging tasks causes them to bounce back
- Add task button not working
- Recurring tasks show multiple times on Google Calendar

**Requested features**

- General note-taking area outside of Brain Dump
- Easier way to add new time slots (e.g., holding on day time box)
- Unfinished tasks/Brain Dump to go back to Brain Dump or a priority folder
- Habit tracker
- Custom repeat periods


### Flexblocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flexblocks-time-blocking/id1631938060)

This app optimizes your day by automatically scheduling time blocks for tasks, helping you avoid procrastination and meet deadlines. It learns your best times to create a personalized schedule.

**Highlights:** Auto-scheduling for tasks, Optimizes daily schedule, Learns user's best times, Integrates with calendar, Helps meet deadlines

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Special Offer | $11.49 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $46.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ellie free?

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

### Is Flexblocks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ellie or Flexblocks?

Ellie is rated higher. Ellie averages 4.6 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Flexblocks averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ellie or Flexblocks have ads?

Flexblocks shows ads; Ellie does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ellie or Flexblocks?

Ellie ships an update every 2 weeks, and Flexblocks every 10 days. Most recently, Ellie was updated on October 17, 2026 and Flexblocks on October 17, 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.*