Comparison

MarkTask vs My Thyme

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

Head to head
About

MarkTask

Features
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MarkTask is a convenient app that allows you to easily create task lists using Markdown files and utilize them like an advanced task management app. Not only can you mark tasks as complete within the app, but you can also use external AI tools to automatically generate Markdown files and manage those files effortlessly. Manage up to 7 Markdown files simultaneously, and set notifications and icon badges for each one to ensure you never miss an important task. Real-time sync: The Markdown files and the app synchronize in both directions. Any updates made in either will be reflected automatically. Notification feature: Set reminders for tasks so that you never miss an important deadline. Icon badges: Track progress directly on the app icon, ensuring you don’t overlook any incomplete tasks. AI Integration: Use external AI tools to easily generate Markdown files, then manage them seamlessly within the app. Start organizing your tasks in a simple yet efficient way with MarkdownTodo, the new standard in task management!

About

My Thyme

This app helps you track, visualize, and balance your time across various categories like work, social, and personal. It integrates with your existing device calendars and offers anonymous community insights into time distribution, all while prioritizing user privacy.

Highlights
  • Time tracking and visualization
  • Calendar integration (iCloud, Google, Exchange)
  • Time distribution across categories
  • Find free calendar slots
  • Smart goals for time management
  • Anonymous community insights
  • Privacy-focused data handling
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Track, visualize, and balance your time (though we, of course, prefer calling it “thyme”) like never before with an app that respects your privacy. My Thyme integrates seamlessly with existing calendars on your device (iCloud, Microsoft Exchange, Google, and Yahoo) without creating new accounts or setting up extra features. FEATURES THAT PUT YOU IN CONTROL Select Accounts to Sync • My Thyme lets you toggle individual calendars found on your device, so you only see events from the ones you select. Time Distribution at a Glance • See how your time is split across meaningful categories like Work, Social, and Me with intuitive visuals. Instantly understand your daily, weekly, and monthly time distribution. Find Free Slots • Choose a duration and find free slots accordingly in your calendar for any given day. Smart Goals with Real Insights • Set flexible goals for how you want to spend your time. Focus on work today, prioritize social connection this weekend, and make room for yourself throughout the month. Community Without Compromise • See how others in the community are spending their time—with complete anonymity. My Thyme aggregates only the number of events tagged in each category across users, never personal details. The result: meaningful, human-centered trends without invading anyone’s privacy. Seamless Calendar Integration • Works with all calendars already added to your iOS device—iCloud, Google, Exchange, and more. No duplication, no syncing hassles. YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS My Thyme prioritizes privacy, unlike most calendar apps. It uses your device’s calendar data and never uploads your schedule. Your personal calendar details, like event names, emails, dates, descriptions, and locations, remain on your device. Only event counts (and no other details) tagged as Work, Social, or Me contribute to anonymous community trends. PERFECT FOR: • Professionals seeking better work-life balance • Parents juggling family and personal time • Students managing classes, study, and social life • Anyone wanting to live more intentionally with their time Start shaping your time, not just tracking it. My Thyme provides daily clarity, balance, and community insights, all while keeping your schedule private and local. So download My Thyme today and reclaim your thyme (sorry, couldn't help it)!

Screenshots

MarkTask4 screens
My Thyme4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: My Thyme at Free against MarkTask's $1.99. My Thyme also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 17 months). MarkTask's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.3). On 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

My Thyme is free to download; MarkTask costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MarkTask ships an update every 17 months, My Thyme every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MarkTask versus My Thyme: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkTaskMy Thyme
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.3
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developershota komatsuRitwik Takkar

In-app purchases

None

MarkTask

No in-app purchases

None

My Thyme

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MarkTask free?
MarkTask costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Thyme free?
My Thyme is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MarkTask or My Thyme have ads?
Neither MarkTask nor My Thyme shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MarkTask or My Thyme?
MarkTask ships an update every 17 months, and My Thyme every 4 days. Most recently, MarkTask was updated on September 15, 2026 and My Thyme on September 20, 2026.

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