Comparison

Smarter Day vs Time Log

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

Head to head
About

Smarter Day

This planner is designed for individuals with ADHD, offering a visual and manageable approach to daily organization. It integrates tasks, habits, and calendar events into a single, intuitive interface, reducing cognitive load and eliminating guilt-tripping notifications.

Highlights
  • Classical Calendar View
  • Day Structure Visualization
  • Brain Dump Inbox
  • Integrated Habit Tracker
  • Eisenhower Matrix Priority Sorting
  • Unified Task, Habit, and Event Management
  • System Calendar Sync
Features
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Planning with ADHD shouldn't feel like a battle against your own brain. Smarter Day is built specifically for how ADHD minds actually work - not how productivity gurus think they should. No complex setups. No guilt-tripping overdue notifications. Just a clean, intuitive planner that makes your day visible and manageable. ◉ BUILT FOR ADHD BRAINS ▶ Classical Calendar View - See your week at a glance, with all-day events and timed plans clearly separated. No more time blindness. ▶ Day Structure View - Your entire day visualized in one screen, with a quick todo section at the top for tasks that don't need a specific time and schedule. ▶ Brain Dump Inbox - Capture every thought the moment it hits. Sort it later. No friction, no forgetting. ▶ Habit Tracker - Build routines that actually stick. See your habits alongside your tasks and calendar in one unified view - no switching apps, no forgetting where you tracked what. ▶ Eisenhower Matrix - The only ADHD planner with built-in priority sorting. Instantly see what's urgent vs. important, so decision fatigue doesn't win. ▶ Past -> Yesterday -> Today -> Tomorrow -> Future - Navigate your timeline with one tap. No scrolling through blank weeks. ◉ ONE APP. NOT THREE. Most people with ADHD end up with a habit tracker in one app, a calendar in another, and a to-do list somewhere else entirely. Then they spend mental energy just remembering which app holds what - which defeats the point. Smarter Day brings everything into a single unified space. Tasks, habits, and calendar events live together and speak the same language. Turn a task into a habit when something becomes recurring. Turn an event into a task when it needs follow-up. Edit everything in one form, in one place, with zero friction. Your planner should reduce cognitive load - not add to it. ◉ WHY SMARTER DAY IS DIFFERENT Most planners are designed for neurotypical brains. They punish missed tasks, overwhelm you with options, and assume you'll just "remember to check." Smarter Day works differently: ▶ Quick Todos at the top of your day - capture and complete without opening another view ▶ Habit tracker built in - no separate app, no context switching ▶ Tasks, habits and events are interchangeable - one tap to convert between them ▶ All-day events and timed events clearly separated - no visual clutter ▶ One-tap navigation - Today, Tomorrow, Yesterday, Future buttons mean you're always where you need to be ▶ Eisenhower Matrix built in - stop staring at your list wondering what matters ▶ Clean inbox - brain dump everything, organize when you're ready ▶ No red overdue labels - your planner works with you, not against you ▶ Sync your system calendars to Smarter Day to see all schedules in a unified space ◉ PERFECT FOR ▶ Adults newly diagnosed with ADHD ▶ Anyone struggling with time blindness ▶ People who've tried every planner and given up ▶ Students managing coursework and deadlines ▶ Professionals who need structure without rigidity ▶ Anyone who thinks "I just need to see my day differently" Smarter Day - structure without overwhelm. Terms of Service: https://smarter.day/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://smarter.day/privacy-policy

About

Time Log

Features
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Time Log helps you easily track your work hours and stay in control of your time. Whether you work in the office, from home, or switch between both, Time Log keeps all your work hours organized in one simple place. Track time manually or with a built-in timer, set reminders so you never forget to log your hours, and review clear timesheets whenever you need them. Generate reports to better understand how you spend your workday and export them for invoices, payroll, or personal records. Designed to be simple, reliable, and distraction-free, Time Log is ideal for freelancers, remote workers, and anyone who wants a straightforward way to track work hours. Premium Upgrade to Time Log Premium to unlock advanced features and gain more control over your work time. - Setup custom reminders - Download and share reports - Add multiple jobs Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://timelog.space/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Smarter Day4 screens
Time Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Time Log at 3 against Smarter Day's 1. Time Log also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Smarter Day sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Time Log sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smarter Day versus Time Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmarter DayTime Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size460 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitri MeshinOleksandr Ulianov

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Smarter Day

Subscriptions8
  • Pro Family (Monthly)3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Pro (Monthly)1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Max (Monthly)1 Month trial$14.991 Month
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  • Max Family (Monthly)1 Month trial$22.991 Month
  • Pro Family (Yearly)7 Days trial$55.991 Year
  • Pro (Yearly)1 Month trial$99.001 Year
  • Max (Yearly)1 Month trial$149.991 Year
  • Max Family (Yearly)1 Month trial$224.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Family (Lifetime)$149.00
3 purchases

Time Log

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Smarter Day free?
Smarter Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Log free?
Time Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Smarter Day or Time Log have ads?
Neither Smarter Day nor Time Log shows ads.

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