Comparison

Timely Tasks vs Planner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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 done—plan tasks for today, up next and later, and easily switch tasks between them. * Focus on five primary tasks you want to get done today—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

Planner

This task manager helps you organize your day by planning tasks around your existing schedule and reminders. It avoids overdue clutter and pressure, allowing you to focus on what matters when it makes sense. Plans can be easily adjusted without guilt.

Highlights
  • Integrates with existing reminders and lists
  • Plans tasks around your schedule
  • Avoids overdue task clutter
  • Flexible rescheduling
  • Focuses on actionable tasks
  • Gentle health goal reminders
Features
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The no subscription task manager. Planner is a smarter way to work through your tasks—without the pressure of overdue reminders. Built on top of your existing reminders and lists, Planner helps you decide when to actually work on things. No migrations, no duplicate systems, and no subscriptions required. Just a better way to plan your time using what you already have. Instead of letting tasks pile up with overdue badges, Planner keeps everything visible and actionable. You choose what to focus on and when—whether that’s between meetings, after work, or around your kids’ soccer game. And if plans change, your tasks don’t turn into guilt-inducing red text. They simply stay available until you’re ready to reschedule or move on. Planner is designed for real life: • Use your existing reminders and lists • Plan tasks around your actual schedule • Avoid overdue clutter and unnecessary pressure • Stay flexible when plans change • Focus on what matters, when it makes sense • Nudge your health goals forward with gentle reminders Stop managing deadlines. Start planning your time.

Screenshots

Timely Tasks4 screens
Planner2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Planner at every 3 days against Timely Tasks's every 27 months. Timely Tasks's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Timely Tasks costs $2.99 and Planner $4.99 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, Planner every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Timely Tasks versus Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimely TasksPlanner
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGregory BellJames Prochnow

In-app purchases

None

Timely Tasks

No in-app purchases

None

Planner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Timely Tasks free?
Timely Tasks costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Planner free?
Planner costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Timely Tasks or Planner have ads?
Neither Timely Tasks nor Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timely Tasks or Planner?
Timely Tasks ships an update every 27 months, and Planner every 3 days. Most recently, Timely Tasks was updated on October 10, 2026 and Planner on October 1, 2026.

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