Comparison

Firetask 5 vs Time Tracker Simple

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

Head to head
About

Firetask 5

This app helps you focus on daily tasks, plan future activities, and track pending items. It offers multiple views like lists, Kanban boards, and a calendar, with features like tags, journaling, and file attachments for better organization.

Highlights
  • Focus views (Today, Next, Waiting For)
  • Projects and categories
  • iCloud syncing
  • List, Kanban, and Calendar views
  • Tags and Agenda
  • Journal and file attachments
Features
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Get more done — with focus and clarity. Firetask helps you focus on what matters today, plan what’s next, and never lose track of what you’re waiting for. WHY FIRETASK? - FOCUS. Easily see what is due "Today", what comes "Next" and what you are "Waiting For". - PROJECTS & CATEGORIES. Organize work and life without overcomplicating your setup. - ALWAYS IN SYNC. Stay productive across iPhone, iPad and Mac with fast iCloud syncing. - DESIGNED FOR CLARITY. A clean, distraction-free interface that surfaces only the tasks that are relevant now. - MULTIPLE VIEWS. Switch perspectives between simple lists, Kanban boards and an integrated "Calendar" as needed. NEW IN FIRETASK 5 - TAGS. When you need even more flexibility without adding complexity. - AGENDA. One additional focus area for things you want to discuss. - JOURNAL. A journal, status notes, and a task archive in a single new view. - FILE ATTACHMENTS. Attach files directly to your tasks and projects. THE FIRETASK ADVANTAGE - SIMPLER. No steep learning curve, just start and go. - STRUCTURED. Built-in Today, Next, and Waiting For views keep priorities clear. - FOCUSED. Designed to cut through noise so you can actually get things done. WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT - Built on proven GTD® concepts, but without the heavy learning curve. - Native apps designed for Apple platforms — fast, beautiful, and consistent. - One subscription unlocks all features across devices. Start your free month today and discover how easy it is to get more done with focus and clarity. TERMS OF USE Firetask uses the standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Time Tracker Simple

A fast, lightweight, and private time tracking tool for macOS. Organize your work by project and task, with easy CSV export for reports. All data is stored locally, ensuring 100% privacy.

Highlights
  • One-click time tracking
  • Organize by projects and tasks
  • 100% local and private data
  • CSV report export
  • Native macOS experience
  • Live dock icon for active tasks
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Tired of bloated time trackers that force you to sign up and upload your data to the cloud? Meet Time Tracker NikeKov — a fast, lightweight, and 100% private tool built specifically for macOS. Seamlessly track your working hours, organize tasks by project, and see exactly where your day goes. KEY FEATURES: • One-Click Tracking — start and stop timers instantly. No setup, no friction. • Projects & Tasks — organize your workflow. Group tasks by projects and switch between them effortlessly. • 100% Local & Private — no accounts, no cloud servers. All your data stays securely on your Mac. • Easy Reports — analyze your hours by day, week, or month. Export reports in CSV format for clients or invoicing. • Native macOS Experience — supports Dark Mode, dynamic fonts, and custom task colors. • Live Dock Icon — keep track of your active task directly from your Mac's Dock. Perfect for freelancers, developers, designers, and remote workers who value their focus and privacy.

Screenshots

Firetask 54 screens
Time Tracker Simple3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Time Tracker Simple at 100% against Firetask 5's 33%. Time Tracker Simple also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Firetask 5 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Time Tracker Simple asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Firetask 5 versus Time Tracker Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFiretask 5Time Tracker Simple
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElemental Tools GmbHNikita Kovalyonok

Customer experience

Firetask 5

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Time Tracker Simple

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Firetask 5

Subscriptions2
  • Firetask Pro Monthly1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Firetask Pro Yearly1 Month trial$29.991 Year
None

Time Tracker Simple

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Firetask 5 free?
Firetask 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Tracker Simple free?
Time Tracker Simple is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Firetask 5 or Time Tracker Simple have ads?
Neither Firetask 5 nor Time Tracker Simple shows ads.

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