Comparison

Time Blocking vs Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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Add your tasks. GoodPlans plans your entire week — 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 — built for anyone who struggles to start, focus, or keep up. Try everything free for 7 days — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 — 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 · 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 — for anyone who struggles to plan or get started. Not just a planner — the plan itself. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU

Features
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■ Is your mind a mess? Drop every thought straight into your Inbox. Then sort them all at once with "Batch Organize". TASKARU is a task manager designed by someone with ADHD, for themselves first. ■ Made for you if... ・You have too much to do and don't know where to start ・You've tried task apps but couldn't stick with them ・You forget ideas as quickly as they come ・Focusing on one thing feels impossible ■ What makes TASKARU different 【Toss into Inbox】 Add anything in one tap. Organize later. Emptying your head is the first step. 【Batch Organize】 Swipe each Inbox task into a category, one by one. The satisfaction of sorting clears your mind. 【Just Today's Tasks】 "Today" view shows only what matters now. No confusion. No clutter. 【Lock in with Pomodoro】 Pick a task, start the timer, dive in. Just 25 minutes on what's in front of you. 【Estimate with Sets】 Set how many Pomodoros each task takes. When the workload is visible, it's easier to know where to start. 【Habit Tracker (Pro)】 Register habits you want to keep, see your completion rate. Small consistency builds confidence. ■ Free features ・Unlimited Inbox & task management ・Up to 5 categories ・Batch Organize ・Pomodoro timer (25 min) ・Today view ・Recurring tasks ・Theme switching (dark / light) ■ Pro (monthly subscription) ・Unlimited categories ・Unlimited habit trackers ・Unlimited subtasks ・Custom Pomodoro durations ・Unlimited set counts ・3-day free trial included ■ Contact https://taskaru.app/contact.html ■ Operated by ELEMENT Inc. ■ Support: https://taskaru.app/support.html ■ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ■ Privacy Policy: https://taskaru.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Time Blocking4 screens
Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Time Blocking at every 3 days against Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Time Blocking sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time Blocking ships an update every 3 days, Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Time Blocking versus Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime BlockingPomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSARL CTCTetsuya Nakatsuka

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Time Blocking

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU

Subscriptions2
  • TASKARU Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • TASKARU Pro - Annual$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Time Blocking free?
Time Blocking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU free?
Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Time Blocking or Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU have ads?
Neither Time Blocking nor Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time Blocking or Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU?
Time Blocking ships an update every 3 days, and Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU fortnightly. Most recently, Time Blocking was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pomodoro Task Manager |TASKARU on November 9, 2026.

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