Time Blocking vs Study Planner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Time Blocking
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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/
Study Planner
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Study Planner: Daily Tracking helps you set clear study goals and break them into manageable daily tasks β so you always know what to focus on next. Whether you're in high school prepping for exams or in college juggling multiple courses, Study Planner keeps your academic life organized with a simple, distraction-free interface. HOW IT WORKS Create a study goal. Add tasks with deadlines. Complete them daily and build your streak. Study Planner pulls everything into one focused view so you never lose track of what matters. KEY FEATURES β Goal Setting by Category Create goals across Academic, Career, Personal, Health, Creative, and more. Set target dates and track each one separately. β Daily Task Management Break big goals into bite-sized tasks. See what's due today and check them off as you go. β Progress Dashboard Visual progress bars, completion stats, and category breakdowns show exactly how far you've come. β Study Streaks Build daily consistency. Your streak counter motivates you to show up every day and keep the momentum going. β Clean, Focused Design No clutter. No distractions. A dark-themed interface built for students who want to get things done. STUDY PLANNER PRO Get started with 2 free goals. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited goals and full access to all features. β’ Weekly Plan β $4.99/week with a 3-day free trial β’ Monthly Plan β $9.99/month with a 3-day free trial Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: [https://gist.githubusercontent.com/51percentt/4742158b888cee560c7579dbd69381f5/raw/773f2fe72da7c3b3a8b518ce17f6d97bea1678d2/gistfile1.txt] Terms of Use: [https://gist.githubusercontent.com/51percentt/ebfa497d2c31a3ed2386b18bbb99841c/raw/b8e88d61329ceb3cd2a77e806bf17387718f5a78/gistfile1.txt]
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Study Planner at 15.1 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 Study Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Time Blocking ships an update every 3 days, Study Planner every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Time Blocking | Study Planner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SARL CTC | Johan Morales |
In-app purchases
Time Blocking
- Monthly Access$4.991 Month
- Yearly Access$29.991 Year
Study Planner
- Pro Access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Pro Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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