# BluePal vs TimeFox

The clearest difference is price: BluePal at Free against TimeFox's $0.99. BluePal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). TimeFox's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (31 vs 6). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

BluePal is free to download; TimeFox costs $0.99 up front. BluePal sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and TimeFox sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BluePal against 4.9 for TimeFox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimeFox has 31 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

BluePal ships an update monthly, TimeFox every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BluePal | TimeFox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluepal-autism-assistant/id6737531049/reviews)** | [4.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefox-visual-timer-and-focus/id6745053896/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 445 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GOEKODIGITAL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582313922) | [Franklin Kuok](https://appshunter.io/developer/1810522937) |

## What reviewers say

### BluePal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluepal-autism-assistant/id6737531049)

This app provides comprehensive support for individuals involved in autism care, including parents, caregivers, and specialists. It offers AI-powered assistance, educational resources, RBT certification preparation, and a community forum. Users can also find local resources and access a store for educational materials.

**Highlights:** 24/7 AI Assistant for caregiving and RBT prep, Educational video lessons on key skills, RBT study modes: flashcards, mock exams, Structured RBT certification guide, Community forum for sharing experiences, Nearby autism resource locator, AI-powered support during challenging moments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Caregiver Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Specialist Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Annual Caregiver Access | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Specialist Access | $299.99 | per year |


### TimeFox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timefox-visual-timer-and-focus/id6745053896)

This app provides visual timers, customizable routines, and calming tools designed to help families, especially those with children who have ADHD or autism, bring more structure and calm to daily life. It offers features like animated countdowns, step-by-step guidance, and a star chart to encourage positive behaviors and emotional regulation.

**Highlights:** Visual timers with animated reveals, Swipeable routines with step-by-step guidance, Customizable image packs for timers, Fox Stars reward system, Distract Mode toolkit, Calming tools like breathing exercises, Editable calming plans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Sounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add Your Own Photos | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fantasy Character Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Character Pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BluePal free?

BluePal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TimeFox free?

TimeFox costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BluePal or TimeFox?

BluePal is rated higher. BluePal averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while TimeFox averages 4.9 from 31 ratings.

### Do BluePal or TimeFox have ads?

Neither BluePal nor TimeFox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BluePal or TimeFox?

BluePal ships an update monthly, and TimeFox every 3 days. Most recently, BluePal was updated on June 10, 2026 and TimeFox on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*