# RescueTime vs Viriko

The clearest difference is rating: Viriko at 5.0 against RescueTime's 4.3. Viriko also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). RescueTime's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RescueTime sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month and Viriko sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Viriko holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

RescueTime ships an update monthly, Viriko every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RescueTime | Viriko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rescuetime/id1629924958/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viriko/id6792381468/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 61 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RescueTime](https://appshunter.io/developer/860773794) | [Ronny Makhoul](https://appshunter.io/developer/860812536) |

## 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 |


### Viriko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viriko/id6792381468)

Effortlessly transform scattered thoughts into organized tasks and plans. Simply speak or type your ideas, and this app automatically sorts them into actionable items with due dates and reminders. Enjoy a calm, private space to manage your to-dos without friction.

**Highlights:** Voice and text input, Automatic task sorting, Date and reminder setting, Recurring tasks, Priority flagging, Home screen widgets, Private by design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Viriko Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Viriko Premium (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Viriko Premium (Lifetime) | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RescueTime free?

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

### Is Viriko free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RescueTime or Viriko?

Viriko is rated higher. RescueTime averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Viriko averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RescueTime or Viriko have ads?

Neither RescueTime nor Viriko shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RescueTime or Viriko?

RescueTime ships an update monthly, and Viriko every 11 days. Most recently, RescueTime was updated on October 10, 2026 and Viriko on October 10, 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.*