Comparison

Open Loops vs Time Receipt

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

Head to head
About

Open Loops

This app helps you break down large goals into actionable steps, eliminating overwhelm and procrastination. It offers multiple views, cross-device syncing, and integration with other tools to foster mental clarity and purposeful progress.

Highlights
  • Break down goals into actionable steps
  • Define overarching life goals
  • Map out steps with Subloops
  • Focus on immediate next actions
  • Journaling and review tools
  • Multiple views (lists, boards, timelines)
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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Open Loops: Clarify Your Goals, Take Action, Reflect Designed for high-achievers and deep thinkers, Open Loops transforms the way you approach productivity. Inspired by Getting Things Done by David Allen, it helps you break overwhelming goals into actionable steps—so you can take control of your life without the mental clutter. With a simple tap, define your Open Loops—your overarching life goals—then create Subloops to map out the steps. Every loop contains Next Actions, keeping you laser-focused on the immediate step forward. By removing uncertainty, Open Loops eliminates procrastination and fear of getting started. Why choose Open Loops? Open Loops is more than a task manager—it’s a system for mental clarity and purposeful progress. • Eliminate overwhelm by structuring your biggest goals into manageable loops and next actions. • Instantly clarify what’s next—no more second-guessing what to do or where to start. • Reflect and refine your progress with built-in journaling and review tools. • Multiple views for flexibility—see your loops as lists, boards, or timelines to match your workflow. • Sync across devices—stay on top of your goals wherever you go. • Boost accountability by assigning tasks, adding deadlines, and tracking habits. • Integrate with your favorite tools like Google Calendar, Notion, and more. • Unlock deep focus by structuring your work and life with intention. Open Loops on Apple iOS • A beautifully designed interface that makes goal-setting effortless. • Stay aligned from your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, with seamless sync across desktop. • Natural language input lets you create next actions in seconds—just type “email mentor tomorrow at 10am” and Open Loops handles the rest. • Personalized productivity insights help you track your progress and refine your approach. Start turning your ambitions into reality—one loop at a time.

About

Time Receipt

Features
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Build better habits by tracking your time — not just your tasks. Time Receipt is a simple yet powerful time-tracking app designed to help you understand your daily routines. Instead of managing to-do lists, Time Receipt lets you record how you actually spend your time across different categories such as Work, Meals, Commute, Distractions, and Exercise. By treating your time like a receipt, you can review your “time expenses” and discover where your hours really go. Over time, you'll gain insights into your patterns and habits — making it easier to improve how you use your time, day by day. Features: - Log time spent in key categories with just a few taps - Visualize your daily and weekly patterns through statistics - Identify time sinks and track changes in your routines - Build awareness, not pressure — no goals, just insights Perfect for those who want to improve their lifestyle through mindful time tracking rather than productivity pressure. Let Time Receipt help you see, reflect, and grow.

Screenshots

Open Loops4 screens
Time Receipt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Time Receipt at 12.0 against Open Loops's 16.4. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Open Loops versus Time Receipt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen LoopsTime Receipt
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKalyanraman VenkatramanPaw Fighters LC.

In-app purchases

None

Open Loops

No in-app purchases

None

Time Receipt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Open Loops free?
Open Loops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Time Receipt free?
Time Receipt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Open Loops or Time Receipt have ads?
Neither Open Loops nor Time Receipt shows ads.

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