Comparison

timespent vs BlinkFeed

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

Head to head
About

timespent

This app offers a flexible and simple way to track goals, habits, skills, and activities. It allows users to measure progress by various metrics, including time, weight, distance, or simple tallies, and visualize their journey with charts and calendars.

Highlights
  • Focus & activity timer
  • Habit & routine tracking
  • Workout & fitness logging
  • Daily checklist & task tracking
  • Skill & practice journaling
  • Home screen widgets
  • Heatmap calendars
Features
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** AWARDED BEST NEW APPS CATEGORY — APP STORE EDITORS ** hi, i'm Cal. i built timespent to be the simplest, most flexible way to track your goals, habits, skills, and activities. for those who used my old activity timer app, you'll find everything you loved and a whole lot more. timespent takes tracking to a new level, letting you measure activities by weight, distance, or volume—or just keep a simple tally too. here are just a few ways you can use timespent: – focus & activity timer log focused work sessions with the built-in focus timer, perfect for pomodoro-style sprints or deep work. track your hours spent studying, meditating, or mastering a skill on your way to 10,000 hours. – habit & routine tracker build powerful routines and track your progress. minimize screentime, create a reading log, maintain a gratitude journal, or track any habit you want to build or break. see your consistency grow day by day. – workout & fitness log create a complete workout history. log strength training with sets, reps, and weight. track your cardio sessions by distance and time, whether you're running, cycling, or swimming. count your yoga poses or push-ups. every bit of progress, logged. – daily checklist & task tracker stay on top of your recurring tasks. did you water the plants? take your medications or supplements? complete your daily chores? use quick tallies to check things off and free up your mind. – skill & practice journal use the focus timer to record practice sessions that level-up your skills. they say it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert—now you can track your journey there. watch your dedication pay off, whether you're practicing an instrument, coding a new project, or learning a new language. plus, timespent is more than just a list of numbers. it helps you visualize your journey with powerful, but simple, tools: – home screen widgets: keep your progress front and center so you never lose sight of your goals. – heatmap calendars: get a beautiful at-a-glance view of your consistency. – personal goals: set daily or weekly targets to stay motivated and celebrate every milestone you reach. – clean charts & stats: understand your trends without overwhelming or cluttered graphs. – reminders: send yourself notifications and words of encouragement. – arcs: track and organize your routines with a gentler approach to streaks & goals. – apple watch & fitness integration: import workouts automatically. start tracking what matters most. a better you is just one tap away. — Cal.

About

BlinkFeed

Features
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BlinkFeed is a clean, focused speed reading app that helps you read faster using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology. Words appear one at a time at your chosen speed, letting you absorb content without the distraction of scanning lines. Read at Your Own Pace Adjust your reading speed anywhere from 100 to 1200 words per minute. Whether you're just getting started or pushing your limits, BlinkFeed adapts to you. Multiple Ways to Read Paste any URL and BlinkFeed will automatically extract the article content for you. You can also paste your own text directly, or choose from our collection of quick reads on topics like technology, wellness, science, and more. Focused Design The Optimal Recognition Point (ORP) highlights the center letter of each word with visual guides, helping your eyes stay fixed in one spot for maximum reading efficiency. Simple Controls Play, pause, skip forward or back, and adjust speed with intuitive controls. A progress bar shows exactly where you are in your reading. No Distractions No ads, no gamification, no clutter. Just you and the words. Download BlinkFeed and transform the way you read.

Screenshots

timespent4 screens
BlinkFeed3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlinkFeed at none against timespent's 4. BlinkFeed also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. timespent sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. BlinkFeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
timespent versus BlinkFeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametertimespentBlinkFeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (173 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings173 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlasshouse Studio, LLCMilos Djordjevic

In-app purchases

4 purchases

timespent

Subscriptions3
  • Boundless (Weekly)$0.997 Days
  • Boundless (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Boundless (Yearly)$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Boundless (Forever)$49.99
None

BlinkFeed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is timespent free?
timespent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BlinkFeed free?
BlinkFeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do timespent or BlinkFeed have ads?
Neither timespent nor BlinkFeed shows ads.

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