Comparison

Maelstrom vs Hey OnTime

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

Head to head
About

Maelstrom

Features
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Maelstrom helps you stick to your routines and habits. Create routines by breaking them down into individual tasks with a duration. When you start a routine, the app will guide you through it one task at a time with a timer. When the time is up, it will alert you to move on to the next task to make sure you complete the routine. Additional features include: - Individual task schedules (e.g. "Journal every Sunday") - Minimum time for positive habits (e.g. "Read for at least 5 minutes") If this sounds helpful, give it a try. The app is free without subscriptions, ads or tracking. It is a personal project with no commercial intention.

About

Hey OnTime

Features
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A quiet calendar alert is easy to miss. Hey OnTime reads the calendars already on your iPhone and follows up as your meeting gets closer. Tap "I'm ready" to stop the follow-ups, or snooze when you need a little more time. MEETING REMINDERS THAT FOLLOW UP Keep upcoming meetings and appointments in view without entering them again. Use the calendars synced to your iPhone, including iCloud, Google and Outlook. KNOW WHEN TO LEAVE For events with a street address, see a traffic-aware departure time. Save your starting places and add a buffer to your trip. Travel times are estimates and can change with traffic. BUILT AROUND YOUR DAY See upcoming events in the Today timeline. Use follow-up reminders for meetings and departure timing for appointments you need to drive to. Hey OnTime reads your calendar without editing your events. OPTIONAL PRO SUBSCRIPTION Hey OnTime is free to download with optional Pro subscriptions for additional features. See the app's upgrade screen for the current features, local prices and subscription terms. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Support: support@heyontime.com Website: https://heyontime.com Privacy Policy: https://heyontime.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://heyontime.com/terms/

Screenshots

Maelstrom3 screens
Hey OnTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Maelstrom at none against Hey OnTime's 2. Hey OnTime's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Hey OnTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Maelstrom asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maelstrom ships an update every 8 months, Hey OnTime monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Maelstrom versus Hey OnTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaelstromHey OnTime
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size32 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard HelmWherk

In-app purchases

None

Maelstrom

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hey OnTime

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Maelstrom free?
Maelstrom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hey OnTime free?
Hey OnTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Maelstrom or Hey OnTime have ads?
Neither Maelstrom nor Hey OnTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Maelstrom or Hey OnTime?
Maelstrom ships an update every 8 months, and Hey OnTime monthly. Most recently, Maelstrom was updated on October 9, 2026 and Hey OnTime on October 11, 2026.

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