Comparison

TimeByte vs Vellum

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

Vellum

Features
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Vellum Journal is a calm, focused space for capturing thoughts, notes, and everyday moments. Write without distraction and organize your entries into topics. Use tags, notes, and Markdown to give your ideas structure while keeping everything easy to find. CORE FEATURES • Create entries and organize them into topics • Add tags and notes • Write with Markdown • Search your library • Export your content • Keep your library on your device by default VELLUM PRO Vellum Pro is available as a one-time in-app purchase and adds: • Cross-device library sync through your private iCloud database • Notion workspace integration and export A separate Vellum account is not required. Sync starts only after you enable it on a device signed in to iCloud. Content is sent to Notion only when you choose to export it to your connected workspace.

Screenshots

TimeByte4 screens
Vellum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Vellum at weekly against TimeByte's every 2 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. TimeByte sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vellum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeByte ships an update every 2 months, Vellum weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TimeByte versus Vellum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeByteVellum
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer璐 秦四扬 叶

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TimeByte

One-time1
  • TimeByte Pro$3.99
1 purchases

Vellum

One-time1
  • Vellum pro lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is TimeByte free?
TimeByte is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vellum free?
Vellum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TimeByte or Vellum have ads?
Neither TimeByte nor Vellum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeByte or Vellum?
TimeByte ships an update every 2 months, and Vellum weekly. Most recently, TimeByte was updated on October 22, 2026 and Vellum on October 25, 2026.

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