Comparison

Timing vs LiveNote

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

Head to head
About

Timing

This app helps you understand how you spend your time by tracking your activities. It provides insights into your habits and allows you to reflect on your day to reclaim control over your schedule. Designed with mindfulness principles, it offers a gentle approach to time management.

Highlights
  • Effortless timer start/stop
  • Live Activity for quick tracking
  • Home screen widgets
  • Unlimited activity presets
  • Daily and weekly insights
  • Visual grid time display
  • Streak tracking
Features
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"I've clearly been busy, but when I look back, there's nothing to show for it." "I don't know how time passes — I just drift through the day." "I reply to a message and end up on social media for an hour... I keep putting things off." There's only one reason time management is hard: you can't see it! Track where and how much time you spend, and reflect on your day. You'll start to see the wasted time you never noticed, how often you switch tasks, and your unconscious behavioral patterns. Timing is based on MBI (Mindfulness-Based Intervention) theory, focusing on paying attention to the present moment and observing your habits without judgment. Instead of forceful screen blocking or group features that create exhausting competition, we designed a healthy, objective way to review your day. It’s all about 'reclaiming your time agency' — spending your time exactly where and how you want. From a day driven by time, to a day driven by you — that's Timing! ■ Effortless Tracking -Start and stop your timer with a single tap. -Easily add, edit, and delete records directly on the grid. ■ Live Activity -Record faster right from your lock screen. -Check your tracked time without even opening the app. ■ Home Screen Widgets -Add Timing's widget to your home screen! -Check your time and start recording directly through the widget. ■ Unlimited Presets -Save your frequently used activities as presets across 3 categories (Focus · Rest · Other). -Start tracking instantly from the home screen using your saved presets. -No limits on presets — customize Timing to fit your exact lifestyle! ■ Daily & Weekly Insights -Timeline view intuitively split into AM and PM. -Cumulative time spent per activity by time slot. -Percentage breakdowns by category and individual activities. -Focus-rest balance analysis. -Weekly heatmaps and time distribution charts by day of the week. ■ Beautiful, Easy-on-the-Eyes Grid -Visualize your day with a grid featuring 5 minutes per cell and 1 hour per row. -A touch of green — the most restful color — adds a stylish flair to your desk setup and daily records! ■ Streak Tracking -Keep your momentum going and break your longest streak record every day! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://timing.nalda.co/privacy-policy

About

LiveNote

This app displays your important notes and to-dos directly on your Lock Screen, eliminating the need to open an application. It leverages Live Activities to make your tasks instantly visible upon waking your device. Manage checkable task lists, save links, and keep your essential information front and center.

Highlights
  • Lock Screen Notes
  • Dynamic Island Support
  • To-Do Mode with Checkable Lists
  • Link Saving with Categories
  • Instant Reflection on Edits
  • Automatic Schedule Time Display
Features
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LiveNote — A memo app that appears directly on your Lock Screen. Have you ever written something down but still missed it? LiveNote displays your important notes and to-dos directly on your Lock Screen. No need to open the app. Just turn on your screen and check instantly. Powered by Live Activities, your notes and To-Dos appear on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. ■ Recommended for - People who often forget their notes - Users who actively use the Lock Screen - Anyone who wants their tasks always visible - Those who prefer a simple productivity app ■ Key Features ● Lock Screen Notes (Core Feature) - Display notes directly on the Lock Screen - Automatically show remaining time for schedules - Instant reflection when edited - Dynamic Island support ● To-Do Mode - Manage checkable task lists - Reorder and edit text - Paste multiple lines to automatically create separate To-Dos ● Link Saving (Additional Feature) - Save instantly from any app via Share - Organize by categories - Automatic title and thumbnail preview - Reorder link categories LiveNote does not collect personal data. - Contact: help@lvnt.my - Terms of Service : https://lvnt.my/terms/us - Privacy Policy : https://lvnt.my/privacy/us - Support : https://lvnt.my/support/us

Screenshots

Timing4 screens
LiveNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

Timing and LiveNote both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of LiveNote's written reviews are positive against 81% of Timing's. LiveNote also leads on ratings volume (38 vs 2). Timing's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). 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. Timing sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month and LiveNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Timing against 5.0 for LiveNote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LiveNote has 38 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Timing's written reviews are positive against 100% of LiveNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Timing ships an update every 2 weeks, LiveNote weekly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Timing versus LiveNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimingLiveNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (38 ratings)
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings238 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer(주)날다LVNT

Customer experience

Timing

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative3.8%

LiveNote

All ratings38 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Timing

Subscriptions3
  • Timing Pro$5.001 Month
  • 타이밍 프로 (기존 유저 혜택)$7.991 Year
  • Timing Pro$19.991 Year
One-time5
  • 100 Points$0.99
  • 300 Points$2.99
  • 700 Points$5.99
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  • 1500 Points$9.99
  • 3 Months Premium Pass$12.00
3 purchases

LiveNote

Subscriptions2
  • LiveNote Pro Monthly Plan (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • LiveNote Pro Annual Plan (1 Year)$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • LiveNote Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Timing free?
Timing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LiveNote free?
LiveNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Timing or LiveNote?
Timing and LiveNote are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 38 ratings respectively.
Do Timing or LiveNote have ads?
Neither Timing nor LiveNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Timing or LiveNote?
Timing ships an update every 2 weeks, and LiveNote weekly. Most recently, Timing was updated on October 20, 2026 and LiveNote on October 20, 2026.

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