Comparison

TimeGlean vs UpKeep

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

Head to head
About

TimeGlean

This app helps you track your time and cherish memories with a charming cat companion. Set daily priorities, record reflections, and enjoy interactive feline friends. Widgets offer quick access to key tasks, and Apple Intelligence enhances the experience.

Highlights
  • Define 3 important daily tasks
  • Integrates with Apple Calendar
  • Record daily memories and reflections
  • Interactive cat companionship
  • Widgets for quick task highlights
  • Customizable cat skins
  • Utilizes Apple Intelligence
Features
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TimeGlean is an app designed to help users better sense the flow of time by highlighting important daily events and recording precious memories, while retaining the signature charm of the CatBox cat series and bringing the delightful experience of feline companionship. Design Concept TimeGlean aims to help users in today’s busy world better perceive the passage of time. It encourages them to focus on what truly matters, record moments along the way, and develop a clearer daily rhythm through journaling and reflection. At the same time, lively cats accompany the user throughout the experience, providing both fun and comfort. Features Define 3 Important Things Each Day: Choose up to three important events per day, with Apple Calendar integration, to help users stay focused on what matters most in their busy lives. Memory Recording & Echoes: Keep daily records and reflections so that, in the future, you can revisit those moments stored in your time fragments. Cat Companionship: Cats will be with you in every corner of the app, just like close friends. Widgets for Quick Highlights: Supports the latest widgets, making it easier to display and focus on key tasks. Adorable Cat Skins: Access lively, adorable cat skins through subscriptions or individual purchases. iOS 26 Compatibility: Supports Liquid Glass interface, utilizing Apple Intelligence for iOS 26 compatibility. Apple Intelligence runs entirely on-device, delivering enhanced cat AI while maximizing privacy. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use https://nicolecat.com/cat/privacy.html https://nicolecat.com/cat/terms.html Contact Us If you’re having fun, feel free to contact us: support@nicolecat.com

About

UpKeep

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Keep every maintenance task in one place. Upkeep tracks vehicles, bicycles, home equipment, and anything else that needs regular care. Add service reminders by time or usage, see what is due soon, log completed work and costs, and review the history for each thing. Export and import a JSON backup when you change devices. Your maintenance data stays on your device. Optional usage analytics can be turned on in Settings, and feedback is sent only when you choose to submit it.

Screenshots

TimeGlean4 screens
UpKeep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UpKeep at none against TimeGlean's 10. On price, update cadence, 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. TimeGlean sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. UpKeep asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TimeGlean ships an update every 4 weeks, UpKeep fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TimeGlean versus UpKeep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeGleanUpKeep
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicole CatHashfront LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

TimeGlean

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$11.991 Year
One-time8
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None

UpKeep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeGlean free?
TimeGlean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UpKeep free?
UpKeep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TimeGlean or UpKeep have ads?
Neither TimeGlean nor UpKeep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TimeGlean or UpKeep?
TimeGlean ships an update every 4 weeks, and UpKeep fortnightly. Most recently, TimeGlean was updated on November 8, 2026 and UpKeep on November 6, 2026.

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