Comparison

Timely Tasks vs Effortslog

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

Head to head
About

Timely Tasks

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* Organize tasks based on when you’d like to get them doneβ€”plan tasks for today, up next and later, and easily switch tasks between them. * Focus on five primary tasks you want to get done todayβ€”from most important to nice to haves. * Use the built in timer (which can be customized) for focused Pomodoro sessions. * Set reminders for each task * Add categories or tags to organize your tasks * Daily reminder to add tasks for the day * Syncs your tasks across devices ** Universal App ** Buy once and use across iPhone, iPad and Mac.

About

Effortslog

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Effortslog's Time-Tracking tool is your key to workplace competence and productivity. Revolutionize the way you manage time with our comprehensive features that simplify tracking, provide powerful data insights, and empower you to increase efficiency. Effortslog ensures you stay on top of your team's efforts, offering a user-friendly interface and robust reporting capabilities. Monitor, manage, and maximize productivity effortlessly with Effortslog. The key to workplace excellence is now at your fingertips. Stay ahead of the game – download Effortslog today!

Screenshots

Timely Tasks4 screens
Effortslog3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Effortslog at Free against Timely Tasks's $2.99. Effortslog also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 27 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Effortslog is free to download; Timely Tasks costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timely Tasks ships an update every 27 months, Effortslog every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Timely Tasks versus Effortslog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimely TasksEffortslog
Price$2.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 3 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.412.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGregory BellBlue IT Systems GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Timely Tasks

No in-app purchases

None

Effortslog

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timely Tasks free?
Timely Tasks costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Effortslog free?
Effortslog is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timely Tasks or Effortslog have ads?
Neither Timely Tasks nor Effortslog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timely Tasks or Effortslog?
Timely Tasks ships an update every 27 months, and Effortslog every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timely Tasks was updated on October 10, 2026 and Effortslog on September 28, 2026.

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