Comparison

MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD vs Noree

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

Head to head
About

MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD

This app helps individuals with time blindness and task initiation challenges by providing a flexible timeboxing system. It allows users to plan their day with visual timelines and focus on tasks with distraction-free sessions, offering gentle guidance for better productivity.

Highlights
  • Flexible timeboxing
  • Visual timeline view
  • Distraction-free focus timer
  • Task estimation vs. actual time tracking
  • Routine creation
  • Finish by prediction
  • Calendar and Reminders integration
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Timeboxing for ADHD and Focused Work Finally see where your day goes. MetaTimer is a timeboxing and focus timer app built for people who struggle with time blindness and task initiation. Designed for ADHD minds, students, and freelancers, it gives you structure without rigidity. Unlike rigid Pomodoro timers, MetaTimer lets you build your day like a playlist. Each task gets its own time block, but you stay in control of the flow. Add tasks, hit play, and follow your plan one block at a time. What MetaTimer helps you do - Beat time blindness with a visual timeline of your day - Plan with flexible time blocks - Focus deeply with distraction-free sessions - Track estimated vs actual time - Reduce decision fatigue with routines - Know when you'll be done with a “Finish by” prediction Features - Flexible timeboxing - Visual timeline view - Focus timer with progress ring - Daily stats and weekly reports - Pause and resume without breaking flow - Category tags and project grouping - Siri Shortcuts and voice commands - Lock Screen and Dynamic Island live activities - Calendar and Reminders integration - Billable time reports for freelancers MetaTimer provides just enough structure without feeling overwhelming, helping you stay present and track time honestly. Perfect for students, remote workers, freelancers, creatives, and people with ADHD who need gentle guidance instead of strict rules.

About

Noree

This app offers a minimalist approach to productivity, helping users concentrate on a single task at a time. It utilizes a simple timer to encourage focused work sessions, promoting momentum and task completion.

Highlights
  • Single task focus
  • Pomodoro-style timer
  • Calm visual design
  • Daily clean slate
  • Momentum building
  • Procrastination aid
Features
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Noree is a calm focus timer built to help you lock in, start small, and finish what matters today. When your mind feels scattered, big task lists can make it even harder to begin. Noree keeps things simple: choose one task, start a focus session, and give your attention to what can be done now. No overwhelming dashboards. No complicated productivity system. Just a clean space to focus, reset, and build momentum one session at a time. WHY NOREE? FOCUS ON ONE TASK Pick what matters now and start a focused work session without overthinking your entire day. POMODORO-STYLE TIMER Use simple focus sessions for work, study, chores, creative work, or anything that needs your attention. CALM VISUAL DESIGN Noree is designed to feel quiet, warm, and easy to use, so getting started feels less stressful. START FRESH EVERY DAY Yesterday is behind you. Tomorrow can wait. Noree helps you return to today with a clean slate. BUILD MOMENTUM Small wins matter. Every completed task is a step toward consistency, clarity, and better focus. GREAT FOR: • Studying • Deep work • Daily tasks • Beating procrastination • Building a focus routine • Staying consistent • Getting started when you feel stuck Noree is not about doing everything. It is about doing the next thing. Lock in. Focus now. Start with one task. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD4 screens
Noree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD at none against Noree's 2. MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Noree sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD against 5.0 for Noree. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD ships an update every 3 weeks, Noree monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD versus Noree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHDNoree
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOleh PavlivFranck Dosso

In-app purchases

None

MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Noree

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD free?
MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Noree free?
Noree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD or Noree?
MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD and Noree are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD or Noree have ads?
Neither MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD nor Noree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD or Noree?
MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Noree monthly. Most recently, MetaTimer Timeboxing for ADHD was updated on November 4, 2026 and Noree on October 31, 2026.

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