Timely Tasks vs Calume
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Timely Tasks
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* Organize tasks based on when youβd like to get them doneβplan tasks for today, up next and later, and easily switch tasks between them. * Focus on five primary tasks you want to get done todayβfrom 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.
Calume
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Calume β a time tracking app for people who treat time as a resource. Track every hour with a single tap. See your full day on one timeline. Get honest reports. Built for focus, designed with care. Calume requires a Calume Pro subscription for access. Start with a 7-day free trial; you can cancel anytime. Start a timer with one tap β stopwatch or countdown, your call. Every session lands on your day timeline the moment you stop, building a complete picture of how you spend your time. Plan your day with tasks, attach timers, and watch your schedule unfold in real time. Calume keeps your intentions and your reality side by side so you can see where time actually goes. Track any activity β work, focus, sleep, rest, reading, exercise, creative time, or anything else that matters to you. Assign colors to categories and your timeline becomes instantly readable at a glance. Weekly and monthly reports show hours per activity with clear, honest numbers. Set goals and see your progress day by day. No gamification, no streaks β just the data you need to make better decisions about your time. Calume syncs with Apple Health and your calendar to fill in context automatically. Privacy Policy: https://calume.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://calume.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Calume at Free against Timely Tasks's $2.99. Calume also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 27 months). Timely Tasks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Calume is free to download; Timely Tasks costs $2.99 up front. Calume sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Timely Tasks asks for nothing beyond the download.
Timely Tasks ships an update every 27 months, Calume fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Timely Tasks | Calume |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Fortnightly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gregory Bell | DANIEL HAVLAS |
In-app purchases
Timely Tasks
No in-app purchases
Calume
- Chronicle Pro Monthly$8.991 Month
- Chronicle Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Chronicle Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year









