# Ellie vs ChangeTime

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChangeTime at none against Ellie's 5. ChangeTime also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Ellie's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ellie sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ChangeTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

ChangeTime holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ellie | ChangeTime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ellie-daily-planner/id1602196200/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/changetime/id6795204263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 191 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18** | 26.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AloaLabs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471824983) | [Formatix, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791797418) |

## What reviewers say

### Ellie

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

This app helps you organize your thoughts and create a realistic daily schedule. It allows you to capture tasks, time-block them on a calendar, and integrate with your existing calendars. Focus tools and project organization features are also included.

**Highlights:** Brain dump for task capture, Time-blocked calendar, Apple and Google Calendar integration, Stopwatch and Pomodoro timers, Project organization with labels and subtasks, Web and mobile synchronization

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ellie Pro (Monthly, 50% off) | $4.99 | per month |
| Ellie Pro (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Ellie Pro (Annual, 50% off) | $49.99 | per year |
| 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


### ChangeTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/changetime/id6795204263)

This app helps you track and remember when to change essential items like filters, batteries, and other consumables. It offers easy item addition, flexible date setting, and timely reminders to ensure you never miss a crucial replacement.

**Highlights:** Add items with photos or barcodes, Set change dates by voice or smart suggestions, Receive timely change reminders, Organize items by location, Printable QR labels for quick access, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ellie free?

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

### Is ChangeTime free?

ChangeTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

ChangeTime is rated higher. Ellie averages 4.6 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while ChangeTime averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ellie or ChangeTime have ads?

Neither Ellie nor ChangeTime shows ads.

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

Ellie ships an update every 4 days, and ChangeTime every 4 days. Most recently, Ellie was updated on November 7, 2026 and ChangeTime on October 31, 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.*