# tatter vs TimeCal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimeCal at 100% against tatter's 71%. TimeCal also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). tatter's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. tatter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TimeCal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TimeCal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: tatter has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of tatter's written reviews are positive against 100% of TimeCal's.

tatter ships an update every 8 days, TimeCal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | tatter | TimeCal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tatter/id364899302/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecal-tasks-schedule-and-log/id6760583361/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Tatter Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436465726) | [筱彤 余](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622372136) |

## What reviewers say

### tatter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tatter/id364899302)

Organize your life, work, and thoughts with digital notebooks and moodboards. Combine text, images, and links to arrange ideas, to-dos, and web bookmarks in a colorful and tactile way. Supports various layouts, gestures, and sharing options.

**Highlights:** Create unlimited notebooks and moodboards, Combine text, images, and web links, Arrange items with different colors and layouts, Save web bookmarks graphically, Multitouch gestures for fast editing, Voice dictation for writing notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Notebooks | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 🔒 Secure storage of notes
- 👍 Useful for quick reminders and to-do lists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Limited customization options
- 🔒 Restricted number of notebooks without paid upgrade
- 🐛 Notes sometimes disappear or get lost after updates
- 🔒 No syncing between devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to add photos
- Notes randomly disappear or get corrupted
- Inability to reopen certain notebooks after updates
- Font size changes unexpectedly
- Navigation issues when turning device orientation

**Requested features**

- Allow more customization of notes (fonts, colors, formatting)
- Add ability to sync notes across devices
- Improve stability and prevent data loss after updates
- Provide more notebooks/pages without paid upgrade
- Add widget support for quick access to notes


### TimeCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecal-tasks-schedule-and-log/id6760583361)

This app helps you manage your day by combining task planning, time tracking, and habit building into a single, focused workspace. It aims to reduce distractions and provide a clearer rhythm for your daily activities, offering insights into how you spend your time.

**Highlights:** Task prioritization, Daily schedule management, Time tracking and analysis, Habit building with progress tracking, Focus mode timer, Cross-device collaboration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual | $6.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is tatter free?

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

### Is TimeCal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, tatter or TimeCal?

TimeCal is rated higher. tatter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while TimeCal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do tatter or TimeCal have ads?

Neither tatter nor TimeCal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, tatter or TimeCal?

tatter ships an update every 8 days, and TimeCal weekly. Most recently, tatter was updated on October 24, 2026 and TimeCal on October 18, 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.*