Tickwise vs Scout
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tickwise
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Tickwise – Track Your Time with Precision and Purpose Tickwise is the ultimate personal time tracker built for those who demand clarity, efficiency, and control over their daily routines. Whether you're a busy professional, student, freelancer, or just optimizing your life, Tickwise helps you capture, analyze, and improve how you spend every moment. Why Tickwise? - No AI :) Only you and your time. - Ultra-Fast Tracking – Start and stop tasks instantly with a single tap. No clutter, no friction. - Custom Categories – Fully customizable tags for anything: Work, Sleep, Gym, Cooking, Reading, Meetings, or even Deep Focus. - Daily, Weekly, Monthly Views – Visualize your time with flexible summaries and intuitive charts. - Offline First – All your data stays on-device. No account required. 100% private. - Minimal UI – Built for speed and clarity. No ads, no distractions, no fluff. Key Features: Timeline Overview – See your entire day at a glance. Tap to edit or create time blocks. Analytics Dashboard – Real insights from real usage. Discover your average sleep time, screen time, work hours, and more. Category Thresholds – Set a threshold for a category to check your goals Widgets & Live activity – Check timers directly from your lock screen or home screen. iCloud Sync – Sync to keep data safe across devices. See our Privacy Policy and Terms here: https://github.com/deszip/Tickwise/blob/main/PrivacyPolicy.md https://github.com/deszip/Tickwise/blob/main/eula.md
Scout
This app offers a frictionless note-taking experience using the Zettelkasten method. It focuses on quick idea capture and instant linking to build a connected web of knowledge, optimized for mobile use.
- Zero-friction note capture
- Superconductive idea linking
- iPhone-first design
- Minimalist interface
- Zettelkasten method implementation
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FROM CHAOS TO SUPERCONDUCTIVITY As a leader, your greatest asset is your thought process. But traditional note-taking apps are viscous—full of friction, complexity, and noise. Scout is different. Built by a mathematician for strategic thinkers, it brings the Zettelkasten method to your iPhone in its purest form. Why Scout? - Zero-Viscosity Capture: Open and write. No folders to manage, no loading screens to wait for. - Superconductive Linking: Connect ideas instantly. Create a web of knowledge that grows stronger over time. - iPhone-First Philosophy: While others build complex desktop suites, Scout is designed for the device in your pocket—where your best ideas actually happen. - Academic & Minimal: No distractions. Just you and your logic. Stop losing your best ideas to friction. Scout: Your pocket superconductor. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scout at every 5 weeks against Tickwise's every 6 months. Tickwise's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). 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
Both are free to download. Tickwise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Scout sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tickwise ships an update every 6 months, Scout every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tickwise | Scout |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Igor Igor | CHIYODA NAME PLATE SEISAKUSHO, K.K. |
In-app purchases
Tickwise
- Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Annual$24.991 Year
Scout
- Scout Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Scout Premium Yearly$99.991 Year
- Lifetime VIP pass$199.99









