Comparison

Ochi vs TimeTrackingTool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ochi

This app helps you regain focus by blocking distracting websites and applications on your device. You can customize blocking schedules, set timed filters, and even lock settings to prevent accidental access. It's designed to curb excessive social media habits and improve productivity.

Highlights
  • Block iOS and Mac apps
  • Block websites and categories
  • Timed and all-day filters
  • Schedule blocking
  • Lock filters
  • Control Center widgets
  • Sync across devices
Features
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“A great tool if you’re looking for a way to become more focused and less distracted.” - 9to5Mac, Chance Miller “The design of the iPhone & macOS app is appealing, both simple and colorful.” - TechRadar, Daryl Baxter “Ochi lets you create a more focused work environment.” - MacStories, John Voorhees “Great for maintaining productivity so you never accidentally find yourself on Twitter.” - Matthew Cassinelli “Ochi is great for when you want to focus on really specific tasks.” - Christopher Lawley Ochi helps you block distracting apps and website on your device, putting an end to excessively bad Social Media habits. Pick the apps and website you would like to block, set up the app & website blocking, and you're all good to go! And, if you'd like to block things during particular days, create a schedule to automatically restrict content. Features; • Block iOS apps (and Mac apps too with Ochi for Mac) • Block websites and categories of websites • Enable filters that run all day, or timed filters that cannot be stopped for a period of time • Temporarily pause filters if you need to urgently access particular apps • Schedule filters to block social media distractions during the day, and at bed time • Lock filters to prevent making changes during moments of impulse • Control Center widgets to control blocking from the Control Center or from the adjustable Lock Screen controls • Integrate with Shortcuts to automate your productivity workflow • Sync filters between iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Handy widgets to quickly enable filters If you have any questions, please reach out to ochi@michaeltigas.com.au Privacy Policy: https://ochithe.app/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use: https://ochithe.app/termsofuse/

About

TimeTrackingTool

Features
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Track your time without creating an account or sending your work data to a cloud service. TimeTrackingTool is a focused, local-first time tracker for projects, teaching, freelance work, administration and everyday tasks. Start a timer in seconds, organise entries using projects and tags, or add and edit time manually. Features: • Start and stop timers quickly • Follow active timers with Live Activities • Organise work using projects and tags • Create and edit time entries manually • Import events from HTTPS or webcal calendar feeds • Export your data as CSV • Keep your tracking data stored locally on your device No account. No advertising. No analytics. Your time-tracking data remains under your control and can be exported whenever you need it.

Screenshots

Ochi4 screens
TimeTrackingTool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeTrackingTool at none against Ochi's 6. TimeTrackingTool also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). Ochi's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Ochi sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TimeTrackingTool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ochi ships an update fortnightly, TimeTrackingTool daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ochi versus TimeTrackingTool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOchiTimeTrackingTool
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (153 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings153 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael TigasCyril Blum

Bugs and requests

Ochi

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Pause function crashes app instead of pausing
  • Filters don't activate despite being set up correctly
  • App blocking doesn't work on macOS Tahoe
  • Safari extension fails to block websites
  • Scheduled filters don't turn on automatically
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  • Add website button remains grayed out
  • Filters automatically delete without user action
  • App unresponsive and won't close
  • Conflicting filter rules create accessibility loopholes
  • Doesn't work with Safari profiles after iOS updates
  • Bypass possible by clicking 'reopen site'
  • Multiple filter conflicts cause unexpected behavior

Requested features

9 requests
  • Prevent app uninstallation
  • Block all apps instead of predetermined list
  • Website blocking on Chrome and other browsers
  • Keyboard shortcuts to start/stop filters
  • One-click website blocking from browser
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  • Shopping category for Amazon/eBay blocking
  • Block filter should override accessible filter
  • Better troubleshooting documentation
  • Free trial period for premium features

TimeTrackingTool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Ochi

Subscriptions4
  • Ochi Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Ochi Pro (1 month)$4.991 Month
  • Ochi Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Ochi Pro (1 year)$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Ochi Pro - Lifetime$69.99
  • Ochi Pro Lifetime$89.99
None

TimeTrackingTool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ochi free?
Ochi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeTrackingTool free?
TimeTrackingTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ochi or TimeTrackingTool have ads?
Neither Ochi nor TimeTrackingTool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ochi or TimeTrackingTool?
Ochi ships an update fortnightly, and TimeTrackingTool daily. Most recently, Ochi was updated on October 15, 2026 and TimeTrackingTool on October 16, 2026.

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