# Capture vs TimeProgress

The clearest difference is price: Capture at Free against TimeProgress's $0.99. Capture also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). TimeProgress's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Capture is free to download; TimeProgress costs $0.99 up front. Capture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TimeProgress asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Capture against 5.0 for TimeProgress. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Capture ships an update every 2 days, TimeProgress every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capture | TimeProgress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-instant-notes/id6746551628/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeprogress-life-in-rings/id6808043812/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 9 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabian Røsholm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729387094) | [Aaron Uballe](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808043814) |

## What reviewers say

### Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-instant-notes/id6746551628)

A fast and private note-taking app that lets you quickly record thoughts via voice or text. Organize ideas with smart tagging and enjoy seamless syncing. Protects your privacy with local storage and optional iCloud sync.

**Highlights:** Voice-to-text transcription, Quick thought recording, Smart tagging system, Swipe gestures for navigation, Fast search functionality, Private iCloud sync (Pro)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capture Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Capture Pro Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


### TimeProgress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeprogress-life-in-rings/id6808043812)

Visualize your time with colorful progress rings for the day, week, month, and year. Customize your view, set reminders, and use built-in timers. Live Activities and widgets offer at-a-glance progress and event countdowns.

**Highlights:** Progress rings for day, week, month, year, Customizable ring colors and presets, Focus and Break timer, Live Activities and Dynamic Island support, Custom countdown rings for events, iCloud sync for preferences, Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capture free?

Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TimeProgress free?

TimeProgress costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Capture or TimeProgress?

Capture and TimeProgress are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Capture or TimeProgress have ads?

Neither Capture nor TimeProgress shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Capture or TimeProgress?

Capture ships an update every 2 days, and TimeProgress every 2 weeks. Most recently, Capture was updated on October 6, 2026 and TimeProgress on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*