# RescueTime vs HomeCheck Ltd

The clearest difference is update cadence: RescueTime at every 4 weeks against HomeCheck Ltd's every 2 months. HomeCheck Ltd's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RescueTime sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and HomeCheck Ltd sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RescueTime ships an update every 4 weeks, HomeCheck Ltd every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RescueTime | HomeCheck Ltd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rescuetime/id1629924958/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RescueTime](https://appshunter.io/developer/860773794) | [HomeCheck Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774180504) |

## What reviewers say

### RescueTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rescuetime/id1629924958)

Understand and manage your time automatically. This app helps you block distractions, track activities on your mobile and desktop, and set productivity goals. Gain insights into your workday and improve focus.

**Highlights:** Automatic time tracking, Distraction blocking (Focus Sessions), Activity categorization, Task timers, Offline activity logging, Home screen widgets, Productivity goals and alerts

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solo Monthly | $9.00 | per month |
| Solo+ Monthly | $15.00 | per month |
| Solo Yearly | $84.00 | per year |
| Solo+ Yearly | $143.99 | per year |


### HomeCheck Ltd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homecheck-ltd/id6774180502)

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HomeCheck Starter | $19.00 | per month |
| HomeCheck Professional | $49.00 | per month |
| HomeCheck Agency | $149.00 | per month |
| Starter Annual | $190.00 | per year |
| Professional Annual | $490.00 | per year |
| One tenancy | $9.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RescueTime free?

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

### Is HomeCheck Ltd free?

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

### Do RescueTime or HomeCheck Ltd have ads?

Neither RescueTime nor HomeCheck Ltd shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RescueTime or HomeCheck Ltd?

RescueTime ships an update every 4 weeks, and HomeCheck Ltd every 2 months. Most recently, RescueTime was updated on November 3, 2026 and HomeCheck Ltd 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.*