# Checkmate vs Horae

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Checkmate at 6 against Horae's 2. Horae's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Checkmate against 5.0 for Horae. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Checkmate | Horae |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmate-simplify-everything/id6740048340/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horae-daily-time-tracking/id6771047445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tanner George](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788122867) | [Myo Zaw Win](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896769749) |

## What reviewers say

### Checkmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkmate-simplify-everything/id6740048340)

Organize daily tasks, notes, and calendar events in a single application. Utilize customizable Groups to consolidate related information for quick access. Streamline your workflow and eliminate the need for multiple productivity tools.

**Highlights:** Task management, Note-taking, Calendar integration, Customizable Groups, Unified productivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Horae

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horae-daily-time-tracking/id6771047445)

This app helps you understand where your time goes without rigid schedules. Track your activities as they happen, set flexible goals, and gain insights into your daily patterns. It prioritizes privacy with offline, on-device data storage and no ads.

**Highlights:** On-device offline data storage, Flexible goal setting, Daily and weekly time insights, Activity drill-downs, Smart reminders, Data export (JSON/CSV)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Checkmate free?

Checkmate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Horae free?

Horae is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Checkmate or Horae?

Checkmate and Horae are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Checkmate or Horae have ads?

Neither Checkmate nor Horae shows ads.

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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.*