# MarkTimes vs WillStone

The clearest difference is rating: MarkTimes at 5.0 against WillStone's 4.5. MarkTimes also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). WillStone's advantage is ratings volume (200 vs 52). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MarkTimes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and WillStone sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MarkTimes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 200 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MarkTimes's written reviews are positive against 75% of WillStone's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MarkTimes | WillStone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marktimes/id6475532850/reviews)** | [4.5 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willstone-balance-screen-time/id6479392365/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **200** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ji Mo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141710913) | [宁波群鸟科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714607087) |

## What reviewers say

### MarkTimes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marktimes/id6475532850)

Easily record and track life events and health issues. Visualize your history with timelines and statistical charts to understand trends. Set reminders to ensure consistent tracking and maintain privacy with local or iCloud synced data.

**Highlights:** Event and health issue tracking, Timeline and calendar view, Statistical charts for trend analysis, Customizable event properties, Regular and unoccurred reminders, Local and iCloud data sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership - One Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Membership - OneYear | $8.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $24.99 | one-time |


### WillStone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willstone-balance-screen-time/id6479392365)

This app helps you reduce phone usage by exchanging entertainment time for focused activities. Earn extra screen time by engaging with learning, exercise, or habit-building apps. Gradually decrease reliance on your phone while cultivating healthier habits.

**Highlights:** Time exchange system, Earn screen time via focused activities, Gradual phone usage reduction, Focus Mode for concentration, Rewards for healthy habits, Tracks exercise and meditation

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WillStone Pro For A Month | $2.99 | per month |
| WillStone Pro For A Quater | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| WillStone Pro For A Year | $9.99 | per year |
| WillStone Pro For A Year | $14.99 | per year |
| WillStone Discount Pro | $17.99 | one-time |
| WillStone Discount Pro | $19.99 | one-time |
| WillStone Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MarkTimes free?

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

### Is WillStone free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MarkTimes or WillStone?

MarkTimes is rated higher. MarkTimes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while WillStone averages 4.5 from 200 ratings.

### Do MarkTimes or WillStone have ads?

Neither MarkTimes nor WillStone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MarkTimes or WillStone?

MarkTimes ships an update every 5 days, and WillStone every 5 days. Most recently, MarkTimes was updated on September 22, 2026 and WillStone on September 23, 2026.

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