Time Blocking vs Prestuds
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Time Blocking
This app automatically creates your weekly schedule based on your tasks and deadlines. It helps you stay focused, manage your time effectively, and adapt to unexpected changes without manual planning.
- Automatic task scheduling
- Hands-free Siri & Shortcuts integration
- One-tap rescheduling
- Time off blocking
- Built-in focus timer
- Live Activity on lock screen
- Gentle reminders and deadline alerts
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Add your tasks. GoodPlans plans your entire week β automatically. No more staring at a blank planner. If you struggle to start, stay focused, or keep up with deadlines, GoodPlans does the hard part for you. Just add what you need to do, set a deadline, and your daily plan builds itself in seconds. It's the planner that schedules your whole week for you β built for anyone who struggles to start, focus, or keep up. Try everything free for 7 days β unlimited tasks, no commitment, no credit card. After the trial, keep planning free with up to 5 tasks at a time. AUTOMATIC SCHEDULING Tell GoodPlans what you need to do and when it's due. It builds an optimized daily plan β prioritizing what's urgent and breaking big tasks into focused sessions. No manual planning. No blank-page paralysis. HANDS-FREE WITH SIRI & SHORTCUTS Just ask. "Hey Siri, start my next GoodPlans session" and you're working. Add a task, restart a session you cut short, or ask what's coming up next β all without opening the app. Every action works as a Shortcut too, so you can wire GoodPlans into your own automations. YOU'RE ALWAYS IN CHARGE GoodPlans suggests, you decide. Start a focus session on anything, anytime β even off-plan. Switch tasks mid-session. Did something off-schedule? Log it in one tap. The plan bends around your life, not the other way around. ONE-TAP RESCHEDULING Day went sideways? Tap once and GoodPlans reshuffles everything to the best open slots. No guilt. No starting over. TIME OFF, WHENEVER YOU NEED IT Taking the rest of the day, the weekend, or the whole week? Pick a preset or set your own end date and GoodPlans keeps that time clear, then works your tasks around it. Rest without falling behind. FOCUS TIMER Work in focused blocks with built-in breaks. Adjust the work and break lengths to fit your attention span. LIVE ACTIVITY ON YOUR LOCK SCREEN See your current task and a live countdown right on your lock screen β glance, stay on track, and avoid the phone rabbit hole. STAY ON TRACK Gentle reminders when it's time to focus, plus deadline alerts so nothing sneaks up on you. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Β· NO ADS Everything stays on your device. No account needed. No ads, ever. Dark mode included. GOODPLANS PREMIUM Need more than 5 tasks at once? Premium unlocks unlimited tasks so you can map out your whole week, your busiest season, or every project on your plate. Monthly or yearly. Built for focus, deadlines, and everyday life β for anyone who struggles to plan or get started. Not just a planner β the plan itself. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Prestuds
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Never miss a class or forget study materials with Prestuds, the ultimate student planner and class scheduler. Organize your academic life and focus on learning, not logistics. SMART SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT Set recurring class schedules for the whole semester Get reminders with all materials before class Customize alerts (1h, 2h, or custom) Color-code subjects for quick reference ALL-IN-ONE STUDY HUB Attach notes, PDFs, and docs to each class Use a lightweight, Notion-like note editor Access files instantly via class reminders No more hunting for study materials SHARE WITH EASE Generate QR codes for schedules Friends scan to import instantly Ideal for study groupsβno typing needed ASSIGNMENT & EXAM TRACKER Smart reminders for deadlines Track tasks per class View upcoming due dates at a glance Stay on top of this weekβs work BUILT FOR STUDENTS Prestuds cuts cognitive load for university, college, and multi-class students. Sync 3 or 8 schedules effortlessly. PREMIUM UNLOCKS Upgrade for unlimited classes, advanced reminders, AI study help, and premium templates. Download Prestuds nowβmaster your academic schedule today! Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Prestuds at 13.0 against Time Blocking's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Time Blocking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Prestuds sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Time Blocking ships an update every 3 days, Prestuds every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Time Blocking | Prestuds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SARL CTC | Muhamad Nur Asyraaf |
In-app purchases
Time Blocking
- Monthly Access$4.991 Month
- Yearly Access$29.991 Year
Prestuds
- Prestuds14 Days trial$4.991 Month
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