Ellie vs Igloo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ellie
Organize your thoughts and schedule your day with this planning tool. It helps you capture tasks, time-block your calendar, and integrate with existing event calendars. Utilize built-in timers and project organization features to boost productivity.
- Brain dump for task capture
- Time-blocked calendar scheduling
- Integration with Apple and Google Calendar
- Stopwatch and Pomodoro timers
- Project organization with labels and subtasks
- Cross-platform web access
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Clear your head. Plan what fits. Get it done. Ellie turns an open-ended brain dump into a realistic plan for your day: • Capture tasks quickly in Brain Dump • Drag tasks into a time-blocked calendar • See Apple Calendar and Google Calendar events alongside your tasks • Stay focused with Stopwatch and Pomodoro timers • Organize projects with labels, subtasks, recurring tasks, priorities, and more • Plan on the go, then pick up where you left off on the web The free version of Ellie includes unlimited tasks. Upgrade to Ellie Pro for $9.99/month, $99.99/year, or a one-time $299.99 purchase to unlock additional Pro features including labels, recurring tasks, subtasks, and more. If you previously purchased Ellie Pro, use Restore Purchases in the app to restore access. Prices shown are for customers in the United States and may vary with your App Store account settings. In-app purchases and subscriptions cannot be shared using Family Sharing. Ellie Terms of Service - https://ellieplanner.com/legal/terms-of-service Ellie Privacy Policy - https://ellieplanner.com/legal/privacy
Igloo
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Igloo helps you spend less time on distracting apps by turning better screen habits into an Arctic world that grows with your streak. Choose apps, websites, or categories with Apple’s Screen Time picker. Set a shared daily limit, start a timed block, build a weekly schedule, or use a preset for sleep, focus, the gym, or dinner. Igloo shows today’s usage, time remaining, top distractions, and your current streak in one place. FEATURES • Block selected apps, websites, and categories • Set a daily limit or create timed and scheduled blocks • Start quickly with built-in presets • See today’s usage and top distractions • Build a streak and unlock new igloos and characters • Add Deep Freeze during active blocks for stronger protection • Take a two-minute pause from a blocked screen before returning to Igloo • Receive optional usage alerts PRIVACY BY DESIGN Your Screen Time selections, usage details, and Igloo progress stay on your iPhone. Optional feedback and diagnostic information are handled as described in Igloo’s Privacy Policy. Igloo does not track you across apps or websites. Screen Time authorization is required for blocking features. Igloo requires an iPhone running iOS 26.5 or later. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ellie at 18 against Igloo's 26.5. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Ellie sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Igloo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ellie ships an update every 4 days, Igloo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ellie | Igloo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (61 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AloaLabs, LLC | MATTHEW HENRY FOSTER |
Bugs and requests
Ellie
Reported bugs
7 issues- 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
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- Calendar syncing not requesting access
- iPad split screen, portrait orientation, window resizing missing
Requested features
9 requests- 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
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- Ability to increase font size
- Split screen on iPad
- Portrait orientation on iPad
- Ability to resize window on iPad
Igloo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ellie
- Ellie Pro (Monthly, 50% off)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Ellie Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Ellie Pro (Annual, 50% off)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
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- Ellie Pro (Annual Plan)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- Ellie Pro - Lifetime$299.99
Igloo
- Igloo Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Igloo Premium Annual3 Days trial$39.991 Year
