Comparison

Ascento vs Dear Time

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

Head to head
About

Ascento

This app offers a structured system for daily planning and habit tracking to help users maintain focus and achieve their goals. It features intuitive views for scheduling, habit monitoring, and progress visualization, turning small steps into consistent momentum.

Highlights
  • Hour-by-hour daily scheduling
  • Weekly and monthly goal overview
  • Habit list with single-tap completion
  • Built-in focus timer
  • Customizable habit metrics
  • Progress visualization with graphs
  • Gentle push reminders
Features
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Each week may begin with clear goals, yet once daily demands pile up those aims fade and progress halts. The issue is rarely effort; it is the lack of a steady system that keeps priorities in sight and results easy to see. Ascento provides this system with straightforward planning tools, built-in habit tracking, gentle reminders, and clear visuals—turning every small step into steady, proven momentum. Features: Scheduler View - Day View – plan and execute today’s priorities hour-by-hour, so nothing important slips through. - Week View – balance your week at a glance: see the goal for each day and adjust tasks to keep workload even. - Month View – spot long-term consistency with a color-coded calendar that turns green (all habits done), yellow (some), or soft red (none). Habits Overview - Habit List – see all habits in one scrollable list and mark each as done with a single tap. - Quick Add & Reorder – create new habits in seconds and drag to arrange them in the order that matters to you. Individual Habit Page - Progress Tab – weekly and monthly graphs transform daily records into clear streaks and totals. - Timer Tab – run a built-in stopwatch to log focused minutes without leaving the app. - Notes Tab – jot reflections or tips for every session to refine your routine. - Custom Metrics – track minutes, reps, miles, yes/no, or any value you define. - Flexible Start Date – choose when the habit begins so past stats only reflect days it actually existed. Extra Power, Zero Clutter - Gentle push reminders keep you on track without nagging. - Weekly and monthly dashboards plus custom date-range reports. - Private, ad-free storage with iCloud/Firebase sync across devices. - Dark-mode friendly design and color-blind-safe palette.

About

Dear Time

Features
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DISCOVER THE RHYTHM OF YOUR DAY Have you ever wondered how your day really flows? Dear Time helps you see the difference between what you plan and how you actually spend your time. ========================= [ PLAN VS REALITY ] - Visualize your day in two columns: Plan and Spent - Track time with 5-minute precision - See patterns emerge across days and weeks - No judgment, just awareness [ SIMPLE & GENTLE ] Unlike productivity apps that push you to do more, Dear Time invites you to simply observe. It's not about being more productive — it's about understanding yourself better. - Clean, minimal interface - Calm, reflective design - No gamification or pressure - Just you and your time [ KEEP YOUR MIND CLEAR ] The Brain tab helps you capture thoughts and tasks: - Quick notes and memos - Simple to-do lists - Keep your mental space uncluttered [ POWERFUL FEATURES ] - Dual-column time view (Plan vs Spent) - Week navigation and date picker - Color-coded time blocks - Drag, edit, and adjust blocks easily - Apple Sign-In for privacy - Secure cloud sync with Supabase - Cross-device synchronization [ PRIVACY FIRST ] - Sign in securely with Apple - Your data is encrypted and private - Row-level security protection ========================= "Dear Time is not about doing more — it's about feeling your day." ========================= HOW IT WORKS 1. Plan your day ahead in the Plan column 2. Log what you actually did in the Spent column 3. Compare and reflect on the difference 4. Discover where your time quietly slips away ========================= WHO IS IT FOR? - Anyone curious about their daily rhythm - People seeking self-awareness, not productivity pressure - Those who want to understand their time patterns - Anyone tired of aggressive productivity tools ========================= Start your journey of gentle time awareness today. Download Dear Time and see your day with clarity.

Screenshots

Ascento4 screens
Dear Time3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ascento at 5.0 against Dear Time's 1.0. Ascento also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.1 vs 26.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ascento holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Ascento versus Dear Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAscentoDear Time
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndika YudhatrisnaSEOK-HYUN YOON

In-app purchases

None

Ascento

No in-app purchases

None

Dear Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ascento free?
Ascento is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dear Time free?
Dear Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ascento or Dear Time?
Ascento is rated higher. Ascento averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Dear Time averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ascento or Dear Time have ads?
Neither Ascento nor Dear Time shows ads.

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