Comparison

TimeByte vs ethos

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

Head to head
About

TimeByte

Effortlessly track your time with this intuitive application. Log entries with a single tap, add detailed notes, and categorize activities with flexible tags. Gain insights into your efficiency and trends through detailed reports and calendar views.

Highlights
  • One-tap start/stop tracking
  • Manual time entry logging
  • Detailed text records
  • Flexible tag categorization
  • Calendar and timeline views
  • In-depth efficiency reports
  • Bookmark feature for advanced analysis
Features
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TimeByte is a simple and efficient time tracking app with an intuitive design, allowing you to get started with almost no setup. Life is limited, and time is precious — we hope to help you effortlessly take control of the rhythm of your life. Key Features: * One-tap start/stop tracking * Manually log your time entries * Detailed text records for logs * Flexible tag categorization * Review time with calendar and timeline views * Rich reports for in-depth efficiency and trend analysis Special Features: * Rate each time entry and analyze efficiency with reports to boost productivity. * Tag grouping to prevent clutter and enable precise time analysis. * Bookmark feature to combine tags and projects, uncovering deeper time management patterns. Unlock the bookmark feature by purchasing the full version.

About

ethos

Features
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Ethos is a clean, intuitive personal finance app built for individuals and couples. Track income and expenses, organize transactions by category, manage wallets, set budgets, and understand your spending through clear summaries and analytics. Share a wallet with your partner to manage money together. Both of you can record transactions, monitor balances, and stay aligned on shared expenses. Attach receipt photos and transfer funds between wallets with ease.

Screenshots

TimeByte4 screens
ethos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ethos at none against TimeByte's 1. ethos also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. TimeByte sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ethos asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TimeByte versus ethos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeByteethos
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer璐 秦Sagella Rores

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeByte

One-time1
  • TimeByte Pro$3.99
None

ethos

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeByte free?
TimeByte is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ethos free?
ethos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeByte or ethos have ads?
Neither TimeByte nor ethos shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeByte or ethos?
TimeByte ships an update every 2 months, and ethos every 2 months. Most recently, TimeByte was updated on October 30, 2026 and ethos on October 28, 2026.

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